Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
The ultimate professional fast telephoto zoom lens
Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | Manual focus override |
| Zoom Ring | ✓ Present | Smooth rotation |
| Aperture Ring | ✗ Not Present | Controlled via camera body |
| AF/MF Switch | ✓ Present | M/A and M/M modes |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✓ Present | VR On/Off/Sport |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✓ Present | Full / Infinity-5m |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✓ Present | Four buttons around the barrel |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✗ Not Present | Internal zoom design |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✓ Present | VR technology |
| Weather Sealing | ✓ Present | Full professional sealing |
How-to Use Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 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 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 (rounded) |
| Min Focus Distance | 1.1m (3.61ft) |
| Max Reproduction Ratio | 0.21x |
| Focus Motor | Silent Wave Motor (SWM) |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Stabilization | VR (4 stops) |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Dimensions | 88.5 x 202.5 mm |
| Weight | 1430g |
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | Full-frame (FX) |
