Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S NIKKOR Lens For Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Category Camera, Photo & Video | Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S NIKKOR Lens
Technical Details
- Fast f/2.8 Zoom-Nikkor lens
- Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization
- 7 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements;
- Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC); exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
- Focuses to 4.6 feet
Nikon Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8G ED VR II: In-depth review by dpreview.com
Our lens review featuring Nikon’s re-mastered version of its professional workhorse fast telezoom, the AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F2.8 G ED VR II. When we reviewed its predecessor a couple of years ago we were mightily impressed by its performance on DX cameras, but rather less so on the then-new FX format. On its release Nikon claimed the new version was designed to address such concerns, and give ‘excellent edge to corner quality on today’s FX format cameras’ – so does the lens live up to its billing?
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
This fast f/2.8 Zoom-Nikkor lens is perfect for sports, photojournalism and wildlife photography.
Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization
Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR Nikkor lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper images.
7 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements
Offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings.
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Nano Crystal Coat
Further reduces ghosting and flare for even greater image clarity.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
Enhances light transmission and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare.
Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Enables fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus.
Rounded 9-blade diaphragm
Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements.
Internal Focus (IF)
Provides fast and quiet autofocus without changing the length of the lens, retaining subjectworking distance through the focus range.
Focuses to 4.6 feet
Close focusing provided throughout the entire zoom range for extended versatility.
M/A focus mode switch
Enables quick response to changing situations between manual and autofocus operation.
Flower-shaped lens hood
Included HB-48 lens hood–shades the objective from unwanted, image-degrading light.
Product Description
Fast aperture, f/2.8 zoom features VR II image stabilization, ED glass and Nano Crystal Coat. Excels at low-light sports, fashion, portraits and more.