Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR

The ultimate professional fast telephoto zoom lens

Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
88/100
LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 19
Durability 19
Price 13
Usability 19
Brand Nikon
Model 20063

Key Features

OPTICS Fluorite, High Refractive Index, and ED glass elements
APERTURE Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture with electromagnetic diaphragm
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet AF
STABILIZATION VR system offering up to 4 stops compensation
CONSTRUCTION Magnesium alloy barrel with extensive weather sealing
COATING Nano Crystal Coat and Fluorine coating on elements
FOCUS Internal focusing with full-time manual override
LIMITER Focus limiter switch for full or infinity-to-5m range
BUTTONS Four customizable focus function buttons on barrel
MOUNT F-mount compatible with FX and DX formats
DIAPHRAGM 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
ZOOM Internal zoom mechanism maintains constant length
TRIPOD Rotating tripod collar with ball-bearing rotation

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present 4 buttons around barrel
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present Internal zoom design
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present VR
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 70-200mm
Max Aperture f/2.8
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 22 elements in 18 groups
Min Focus Distance 1.1m (3.61ft)
Max Magnification 0.21x
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Filter Size 77mm
Focus Motor Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Stabilization Vibration Reduction (4 stops)
Weather Sealing Yes, dust and moisture resistant
Weight 1430g
Dimensions 88.5 x 202.5 mm