Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

The legendary professional workhorse telephoto zoom

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
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LENS SCORE
Features 17
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 13
Usability 18
Brand Nikon
Model 2185

Key Features

OPTICS 21 elements in 16 groups with 7 ED glass elements and Nano Crystal Coat
APERTURE Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture with 9-blade rounded diaphragm
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet internal focusing
STABILIZATION Vibration Reduction (VR II) offering up to 3.5 stops of compensation
FOCUSING Internal focus (IF) design with full-time manual override
BUILD Professional-grade weather-sealed magnesium alloy construction
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame FX format, compatible with DX sensors
COATING Nano Crystal Coat to reduce ghosting and flare
MINIMUM FOCUS 1.4 meters (4.6 feet) throughout the zoom range
FILTER SIZE 77mm front filter thread
MOUNT Nikon F-mount bayonet
ZOOM Internal zoom mechanism maintains constant barrel length
TRIPOD Removable, rotating tripod collar included

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Focal Length 70-200mm
Max Aperture f/2.8
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 21 elements in 16 groups
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Min Focus Distance 1.4m
Max Magnification 0.12x
Filter Thread 77mm
Focus Motor Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Stabilization VR II (3.5 stops)
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 1540g
Dimensions 87 x 209 mm