Shouldn’t the finest moments be preserved with the finest details?

Whether you're shooting low-light sports, wildlife, fashion, portraits or everyday subjects, the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II will beautifully capture bright, razor-sharp images and HD videos. This lens is lauded by pros and serious hobbyists for its quick and responsive autofocus, super steady Vibration Reduction, accurate color rendition, contrast and gorgeous bokeh. With an f/2.8 fixed maximum aperture and Nikon's advanced lens technologies, the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II could very well be the best lens investment you could make.

Technology

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    Vibration Reduction

    A Nikon in-lens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Lenses that offer VR will feature the abbreviation VR on the lens barrel.

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    Silent Wave Motor

    AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM). This technology converts “traveling waves” into rotational energy to focus the optics. This enables high-speed autofocusing that's extremely accurate and super quiet.

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    Nano Crystal Coat

    An anti-reflective coating developed by Nikon that virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections across a wide range of wavelengths. Nano Crystal Coat solves ghost effects caused by red light and effectively reduces ghost and flare caused by light entering the lens diagonally.

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    ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass

    An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.

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    A-M

    A-M stands for Auto-Manual Mode. Thanks to a mechanism incorporated in the lens barrel, smooth focusing operation in Manual focus mode is realized in the same way as users have become accustomed to with conventional manual-focus lenses by adding an appropriate torque to the focus ring.

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    M/A

    Select NIKKOR lenses have a focusing mode which allows switching from automatic to manual focusing with virtually no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens. This makes it possible to seamlessly switch to fine manual focusing while looking through the viewfinder.

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    IF Lens

    A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.

*Based on CIPA Standard. This value is achieved when: FX-format compatible lenses are attached to an FX-format digital SLR camera and zoom lenses are set at the maximum telephoto position.

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Tech Specs

  • Focal Length Range

    Focal Length Range

    70 -200mm
  • Maximum Aperture

    Maximum Aperture

    f/2.8
  • Format

    FX/35mm
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    Yes
  • Nano Crystal Coat

    Yes
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    3.4 in.87 mmx8.1 in.205.5 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    54.3 oz.1540 g
  • Mount Type
    Nikon F-Bayonet
  • Focal Length Range
    70 -200mm
  • Zoom Ratio
    2.9x
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/2.8
  • Minimum Aperture
    f/22
  • Format
    FX/35mm
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
    22°50'
  • Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)
  • Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)
    34°20'
  • Minimum Angle of View (FX-format)
    12°20'
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio
    0.12xx
  • Lens Constructions Elements
    21
  • Lens Construction Groups
    16
  • Compatible Format(s)
    FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35mm Film
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
    Yes
  • Diaphragm Blades
    9
  • Distance Information
    Yes
  • Nano Crystal Coat
    Yes
  • ED Glass Elements
    7
  • Super Integrated Coating
    Yes
  • Autofocus
    Yes
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
    Yes
  • Internal Focusing
    Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    4.6 ft.(1.4m)
  • Focus Mode
    Auto, Manual, Manual/Auto
  • G-type
    Yes
  • Filter Size
    77mm
  • Accepts Filter Type
    Screw-on
  • Compatible with Nikon AF-S Teleconverters
    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
    3.4 in.87 mmx8.1 in.205.5 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    54.3 oz.1540 g
  • Lens Type
    Zoom

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