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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR · Nikon UK lens photograph
Nikon · NIKKOR
AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
A full-frame F-mount telephoto zoom with constant f/2.8 aperture, optical VR, internal zooming and an electromagnetic diaphragm.
- Mount
- Nikon F mount
- Focal length
- 70–200 mm
- Max aperture
- f/2.8
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Weight
- 1,430 g
What reviewers say
Both praise sharpness throughout the zoom range, fast autofocus, stabilisation and the substantial build, while considering it expensive. Photography Blog finds its reversed focus and zoom ring positions unfamiliar at first but grows to like them; it also finds prolonged handheld use tiring. Digital Camera World particularly values the feature set and consistent performance, but considers the later Sigma Sports alternative similarly capable for less money and warns about older-camera compatibility with the electronic aperture.
Specifications
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- Lens type
- Zoom
- Focal length
- 70–200 mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Optical construction
- 22 elements in 18 groups; internal focusing
- Special elements
- Six ED, one fluorite and one high-refractive-index element
- Coatings
- Nano Crystal and Super Integrated coatings; fluorine front coating
- Aperture detail
- Constant f/2.8 maximum and f/22 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragm for consistent exposure during high-speed bursts
- Diaphragm
- Nine rounded blades
- Angle of view
- FX 34°20′–12°20′; DX 22°50′–8°00′
Mount and compatibility
- Mounts
- Nikon F mount
- Image circle
- Full frame
- Compatibility
- Nikon F mount with full-frame/FX coverage; also usable on DX cameras. Electronic aperture is not supported by some older Nikon DSLRs, as Digital Camera World notes; check the individual camera's support
- Teleconverter support
- Nikon lists AF-I/AF-S TC-14E, TC-14E II, TC-14E III, TC-17E II, TC-20E, TC-20E II and TC-20E III as compatible accessories
Focus and stabilisation
- Autofocus
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.1 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.21×
- Optical stabilisation
- Yes
- Autofocus detail
- Silent Wave Motor; internal focusing with automatic and manual-priority override modes
- Focus distance detail
- Minimum 1.1 m from focal plane; limiter selects full 1.1 m–infinity or 5 m–infinity
- Magnification detail
- Maximum 0.21×
- Stabilisation detail
- Four-stop CIPA claim in Normal mode on an FX DSLR at maximum telephoto; Off, Normal and Sport settings. Automatic tripod detection permits VR use with a tripod
Design
- Dust and moisture resistant
- Yes
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Maximum diameter
- 88.5 mm
- Length
- 202.5 mm
- Weight
- 1,430 g
- Controls
- Separate zoom and focus rings, four focus-function buttons, focus-distance window, focus mode, range limiter and VR switches. The zoom ring is at the front and focus ring nearer the mount
- Zoom design
- Internal zooming, confirmed by Photography Blog
- Filter detail
- 77 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
- Weather resistance
- Dust and drip sealing around moving parts; fluorine front coating resists contamination. Not a waterproof rating
- Dimensions detail
- Approximately 88.5 mm maximum diameter × 202.5 mm from mount flange
- Weight detail
- Approximately 1,430 g according to Nikon's CIPA-based figure
- Tripod mount
- Tripod collar ring with bearings for changing camera orientation
- Lens hood
- HB-78 bayonet hood included
- In the box
- LC-77 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-78 hood and CL-M2 semi-soft case
- Release detail
- Nikon Japan's October announcement gives 11 November 2016 local retail availability. Earliest exact global and UK day unconfirmed, so November precision retained. Photography Blog's occasional f/4G labels and 16–35mm image captions are editorial errors within its exact f/2.8E FL review and are not copied as product specifications
Pros and cons
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- Optical VR with Normal and Sport modes
- Internal zooming keeps lens length unchanged
Cons
- 1,430 g weight
- Electronic aperture is incompatible with some older Nikon bodies
- Close-focus magnification is 0.21× rather than life-size
Closest rivals
Model | Mount | Focal length | Max aperture | Stabilisation | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon F mount | 180–400 mm | f/4 | Yes | 3,500 g | Mar 2018 | |
| Nikon F mount | 24–70 mm | f/2.8 | Yes | 1,070 g | Oct 2015 | |
| Nikon F mount | 105 mm | f/1.4 | No | 985 g | Aug 2016 |
Sources
- nikon.co.uk/en_GB/product/lenses/dslr/af-s-nikkor-70-200mm-f2.8e-fl-ed-vr-f237e…
- imaging.nikon.com/imaging/lineup/lens/f-mount/zoom/telephotozoom/af-s_70-200mmf…
- jp.nikon.com/company/news/2016/1019_nikkor_01
- photographyblog.com/reviews/nikon_afs_nikkor_70_200mm_f_2_8_e_fl_ed_vr_review
- digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/nikon-af-s-70-200mm-f28e-fl-ed-vr-review
Photo: Nikon UK lens photograph
- Opposite three-quarter view of the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens, showing the control switches and tripod foot: imaging.nikon.com/imaging/lineup/lens/f-mount/zoom/telephotozoom/af-s_70-200mmf…
