Nikon AF FX NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED Vibration Reduction II DSLR Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
Brand | Nikon |
Focal Length Description | 200 mm |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon F (FX) |
Camera Lens Description | 200 month |
About this item
- Fast, Prime Telephoto Lens
- Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
- Automatic Tripod Detection Mode
- Nano Crystal Coat
- Super ED Glass Element
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Auto focus | — | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.1 | — | 4.5 |
Picture quality | — | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | — | 4.5 |
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lens type | Telephoto | Zoom lens | Standard | Zoom lens | Telephoto | Standard |
compatible mountings | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F | Nikon Z | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (DX) |
lens design | Prime | Zoom | Prime | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus, Manual Focus | Auto Focus, Auto/Manual | Auto Focus | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 200 millimeters | 80 millimeters | 85 millimeters | 28 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 18 millimeters |
max focal length | 200 millimeters | 400 millimeters | 85 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 400 millimeters | 55 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 200 millimeters | 400 millimeters | 85 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 400 millimeters | 55 millimeters |
real angle of view | 12.33 degrees | — | 30 degrees | — | 12.33 degrees | 0 arc minute |
model name | 2188 | 2208 | NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S | — | 2187 | 1 |
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This fast, f/2 telephoto lens renders shallow depth-of-field with beautiful background blur (bokeh), and is ideal for photographers seeking to freeze movement with fast shutter speeds in low lighting conditions. Additionally, Vibration Reduction II, Nano Crystal Coat and the inclusion of the A/M focusing mode are now employed helping to produce razor sharp images under the most demanding conditions. FEATURES: Fast Prime Telephoto Lens - Upgraded, fast, f/2 prime telephoto lens with Nikon VR II image stabilization and Nano Crystal Coat produces razor sharp images under the most demanding conditions including indoor sports, wildlife or portraiture. Automatic Tripod Detection Mode - Engages VR image stabilization when mounted on a tripod to minimize camera shake that occurs at shutter release. Super ED Glass Element - Super ED glass excels at eliminating secondary spectrum and correcting chromatic aberration and offers low refractive index and lower dispersion. Also Super ED Glass is more resilient to rapid temperature changes. Three Focus Modes - A/M mode joins the familiar M/A and M modes, enhancing AF control versatility with fast, secure switching between auto and manual focus to accommodate personal shooting techniques. Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) - Enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus. Rugged Construction - Featuring enhanced dust and moisture-resistance, magnesium die-cast barrel construction and a protective meniscus front lens. Fully compatible with Nikon Teleconverters - Full functionality with Nikon TC-14E II, TC-17E II, TC-20E II and TC-20EIII Teleconverters. Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization - Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR le
From the Manufacturer
Lens_Sample An exciting update to the NIKKOR line is the new AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR lens, an incredibly quick f/2 telephoto lens that incorporates Nikon’s Vibration Reduction (VR) II Image Stabilization system which provides up to four stops of correction to assist in creating blur-free images while shooting hand-held or for when capturing D-Movie video content. The addition of Nano Crystal Coat optical coating minimizes internal and external flare – especially when subject are backlit. For those who like to mount their lenses on a tripod, there’s Nikon’s Tripod Detection Mode which allows users to keep VR image stabilization on and active. Its large maximum aperture not only allows you to shoot in situations where there is very little light, it also allows you to isolate your subject against an otherwise busy background by limiting its depth-of-field making it ideal for shooting indoor or outdoor sports, nature, portrait and fashion.
Sample photo taken with the Nikkor 200mm f/2G AF-S ED VR lens. Fast, Prime Telephoto Lens
Upgraded, fast, f/2 prime telephoto lens with Nikon VR II image stabilization and Nano Crystal Coat produces razor sharp images under the most demanding conditions including indoor sports, wildlife or portraiture.
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 still images and video capture.
Automatic Tripod Detection Mode
Engages VR image stabilization when mounted on a tripod to minimize camera shake that occurs at shutter release.
Nano Crystal Coat
Further reduces ghosting and internal lens flare across a wide range of wavelengths for even greater image clarity.
Super ED Glass Element
Super ED glass excels at eliminating secondary spectrum and correcting chromatic aberration and offers low refractive index and lower dispersion. Also Super ED Glass is more resilient to rapid temperature changes.
3 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements
Offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings.
Three Focus Modes
A/M mode joins the familiar M/A and M modes, enhancing AF control versatility with fast, secure switching between auto and manual focus to accommodate personal shooting techniques.
Internal Focus (IF)
Provides fast and quiet autofocus without changing the length of the lens, retaining working distance throughout the focus range.
Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare.
Rugged Construction
Featuring enhanced dust and moisture-resistance, magnesium die-cast barrel construction and a protective meniscus front lens.
Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image areas.
Fully compatible with Nikon Teleconverters
Full functionality with Nikon TC-14E II, TC-17E II, TC-20E II and TC-20EIII Teleconverters.
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Product Dimensions | 8.03 x 4.88 x 4.88 inches |
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Item Weight | 6.46 pounds |
ASIN | B0042X9LBK |
Item model number | 2188 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,392 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 13, 2010 |
Manufacturer | Nikon |
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Customers like the appearance and sharpness of the camera lenses. They mention that it creates beautiful bokeh, has great contrast, and is very sharp. That said, some complain that it's heavy and bulky.
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Customers like the appearance of the camera lenses. They say that they are very sharp and create beautiful bokeh, have nice saturated colors, and great contrast.
"...The lens has really nice saturated colors and great contrast. The shallow focus when shooting at 2.0 gives awesome separation...." Read more
"...of the two types of bokeh which one i like more, well....they both very beautiful, but not everyday you see a picture of someone has the bokeh of a..." Read more
"...said, this is one unique lens: (1) extremely sharp and (2) rendering beautifully...." Read more
"Fantastic lens. Very big and bulky. Amazing bokeh." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the camera lenses. They mention that they are very sharp and create beautiful bokeh.
"...f2, always shoot them wide open, the bokeh is beautiful and the sharpness is great! my prime lenses are my special purpose lenses...." Read more
"...images of people full length with this at f2.0 and been left speechless with the sharpness, color, and bokeh...." Read more
"...Sharp, crisp, fast, unbelievable and worth every penny...." Read more
"Like everyone else has already said, this is one unique lens: (1) extremely sharp and (2) rendering beautifully...." Read more
Customers dislike the weight of the lens. They say it's heavy and bulky.
"...The lens is heavy. I did not use a monopod. I hand held it or braced it on my knee...." Read more
"...Live in a hut for heaven's sake, you will be glad you did! Yes it's heavy so start lifting weights until you can one-hand it with ease...." Read more
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Regarding the comparison of how the teleconverters worked on the 200 2.0 and the 300 2.8, the 200 was less fussy. The exposure compensations necessary to dial in the focus on the teleconverters with the 200 were just small tweaks. Factory settings were not far off with the 200 2.0. On the other hand, the 300mm was more of a project. All the teleconverters needed a lot of compensation and even with a compensation of +20, the 2.0iii was not quite dialed in. The other two teleconverters did eventually calibrate within the -20 to +20 settings. I did a few comparison shots between the 200mm with the 2Xiii tele vs. the 300mm with the 1.4 teleconverter. Obviously, the focal lengths were close (400mm vs. 420mm) but not exact. When comparing the best photo from the 200 2.0iii combination against the best sample from the 300 1.4, I could not distinguish any difference in image quality (sharpness or contrast). Bottom line, the 200mm 2.0 has the advantage of being a better low light lens, in my non-scientific test, shows very similar results to the 300mm 2.8 when using any of the teleconverters that allow similar focal length comparisons and so the only advantage to owning the 300mm is if the intent is to use the larger teleconverters to gain even more magnification. However, the copy of the 300 2.8 I tested would not accept the 2Xiii teleconverter within the calibration range whereas the 200mm 2.0 accepted all three teleconverters with minimal corrective adjustments.
The 200mm 2.0 is a really nice lens. It is in the exotic lens category as are all the Nikon lenses above 300mm. It carries a large price tag. It is a cool piece of engineering. I consider it a benchmark lens. It is definately a specialized lens but it does also show itself to be versatile when used with teleconverters. In my book, it is a coin toss between it with a 1.4 tele and the Nikon 300 2.8 when it comes to image quality.
In summary, this lens stands tall in the Nikon line-up. It is not for everyone. However, if you shoot indoor sports, live where cloudy weather is the norm or shoot night-time lighted sports, it is definately a lens you want to consider having in your bag of tricks. I am glad I took the plunge and purchased mine.
I am super excited to do a review on this Nikon f200 f2 vrII lens! This is the first review I've ever done on anything. Why? because this lens deserves every bit of information from the people who owns it!
But first let me share with you what i already own prior this lens.
by listing this i hope i can give a better review through comparison with these lens. :)
Nikon D700 (FX format)
-Nikon 24mm 1.4 G, Nikon 35mm 1.4 G, Nikon 85mm 1.4 G
-Nikon 24-70mm 2.8, Nikon 14-24mm 2.8, Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 vr2
-Nikon 105mm f2 DC, Nikon 135mm f2 DC, and 50mm 1.4 G.
-Tamron 90mm 2.8 Macro and Tamron 180mm 3.5 Macro
-Nikon tc 1.4x II, Nikon tc 2.0x III
Ok, now the 200mm F2 Vr2!
Needless to say that the 200mm F2 is sharper than any of the lenses i listed above. I always shot this lens WIDE OPEN. this lens depth of field is so thin that the closer you are to your subject makes it even thinner. and because it's a 200mm f2, the compression is so great that it blurs out the background unbelievable, just pure amazingness! taking picture of this lens at it's minimal focal distance makes the pictures look like macro shot for HUMANs! though it's not as sharp as a macro purposed lens but it's still crazy sharp!!! so from my experience, id be safe for me to say that this lens is like a macro lens for human. the bokeh and the sharpness is there!!! not much i can say...(at F2/WIDE OPEN!!)
The VRII??? it is just wonderful....i can shoot at 100th/1 sec and get crazy sharp results at 100% crop! it works great!!! (at F2/ WIDE OPEN!!i've not stop down yet, just no need)
Out of my 3 nikon zoom lenses! the 70-200 2.8 vr2 are the sharpest...but when compared it with the 200mm f2 vr2, it becomes not so extraordinary anymore like i once thought of it. :) but i still love my 70-200 very much!! it's much more versatile! :)
And more my 3 nikon 1.4 lenses, they are very sharp and create beautiful bokeh. but the bokeh from this 3 lenses are more circular and whereas the 200mm bokeh come from it's great focal compression, therefore look smooth like macro bokeh (it still does have the circular look but the smooth blended background is more apparent)!! out of the two types of bokeh which one i like more, well....they both very beautiful, but not everyday you see a picture of someone has the bokeh of a macro shot! i leave it up to you when you get this lens :) One thing i must mention!!!!!!! is that i've put this 200mm lens with the nikon tc 2e III and shot it wide open at f4 at minimal focus distance, it look just as sharp as the nikon 85 1.4g at minimal focus distance and wide open!!!!! YES!!!! it is that GREAT!!!!!!the bokeh is still unbelievable!! and this is the reason why i'm so excited to do this review :)
I love my 105 f2 and 135 f2, always shoot them wide open, the bokeh is beautiful and the sharpness is great! my prime lenses are my special purpose lenses. whenever i shoot in a condition where it gives me limited distance i try to choose the focal length that will give me the maximum compression for the bokeh! and whenever the condition allow me to use the 200mm, i never hesitate! I know other people has mentioned how heavy and bulky this lens is, it doesnt bother me, yes i get tired quicker but if you can carry your baby or niece for extended period of time at a a theme park or wherever it maybe, you will do fine with this lens! just switch hands and if that gets tired, wear the shoulder strap that it comes with.
I highly recommend this lens, it simple is AMAZING!
if you have question please make me a commend and i'll be happy to give back my best response :)
for now that's all i can think of to write..if anything i'll do more update to this review :)
i hope this help.
have a great day!
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2011
I am super excited to do a review on this Nikon f200 f2 vrII lens! This is the first review I've ever done on anything. Why? because this lens deserves every bit of information from the people who owns it!
But first let me share with you what i already own prior this lens.
by listing this i hope i can give a better review through comparison with these lens. :)
Nikon D700 (FX format)
-Nikon 24mm 1.4 G, Nikon 35mm 1.4 G, Nikon 85mm 1.4 G
-Nikon 24-70mm 2.8, Nikon 14-24mm 2.8, Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 vr2
-Nikon 105mm f2 DC, Nikon 135mm f2 DC, and 50mm 1.4 G.
-Tamron 90mm 2.8 Macro and Tamron 180mm 3.5 Macro
-Nikon tc 1.4x II, Nikon tc 2.0x III
Ok, now the 200mm F2 Vr2!
Needless to say that the 200mm F2 is sharper than any of the lenses i listed above. I always shot this lens WIDE OPEN. this lens depth of field is so thin that the closer you are to your subject makes it even thinner. and because it's a 200mm f2, the compression is so great that it blurs out the background unbelievable, just pure amazingness! taking picture of this lens at it's minimal focal distance makes the pictures look like macro shot for HUMANs! though it's not as sharp as a macro purposed lens but it's still crazy sharp!!! so from my experience, id be safe for me to say that this lens is like a macro lens for human. the bokeh and the sharpness is there!!! not much i can say...(at F2/WIDE OPEN!!)
The VRII??? it is just wonderful....i can shoot at 100th/1 sec and get crazy sharp results at 100% crop! it works great!!! (at F2/ WIDE OPEN!!i've not stop down yet, just no need)
Out of my 3 nikon zoom lenses! the 70-200 2.8 vr2 are the sharpest...but when compared it with the 200mm f2 vr2, it becomes not so extraordinary anymore like i once thought of it. :) but i still love my 70-200 very much!! it's much more versatile! :)
And more my 3 nikon 1.4 lenses, they are very sharp and create beautiful bokeh. but the bokeh from this 3 lenses are more circular and whereas the 200mm bokeh come from it's great focal compression, therefore look smooth like macro bokeh (it still does have the circular look but the smooth blended background is more apparent)!! out of the two types of bokeh which one i like more, well....they both very beautiful, but not everyday you see a picture of someone has the bokeh of a macro shot! i leave it up to you when you get this lens :) One thing i must mention!!!!!!! is that i've put this 200mm lens with the nikon tc 2e III and shot it wide open at f4 at minimal focus distance, it look just as sharp as the nikon 85 1.4g at minimal focus distance and wide open!!!!! YES!!!! it is that GREAT!!!!!!the bokeh is still unbelievable!! and this is the reason why i'm so excited to do this review :)
I love my 105 f2 and 135 f2, always shoot them wide open, the bokeh is beautiful and the sharpness is great! my prime lenses are my special purpose lenses. whenever i shoot in a condition where it gives me limited distance i try to choose the focal length that will give me the maximum compression for the bokeh! and whenever the condition allow me to use the 200mm, i never hesitate! I know other people has mentioned how heavy and bulky this lens is, it doesnt bother me, yes i get tired quicker but if you can carry your baby or niece for extended period of time at a a theme park or wherever it maybe, you will do fine with this lens! just switch hands and if that gets tired, wear the shoulder strap that it comes with.
I highly recommend this lens, it simple is AMAZING!
if you have question please make me a commend and i'll be happy to give back my best response :)
for now that's all i can think of to write..if anything i'll do more update to this review :)
i hope this help.
have a great day!
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Tripod Collar, Lens Cap, User’s Manual, total weight away in CL-L1
Tripod Collar on lens have limit space for your fingers, what is very close to lens Focus Ring, where could slip from your fingers if you don’t have really hold of it (4374g weight of lens and camera) while going on / off Tripod with Quick Release Plate been 1530 mm off ground could get demolish (Lens and Camera) somehow when goes on to ground from a Height
Dedicated Slip-On Front lens Cap only goes on with the Hood (HK-31) in the reverse position on lens and without anything on tripod collar (200PL Accessory Quick Release Plate) must be remove every-time to reverse position the hood, as there no space for anything on tripod collar.
User’s Manual (2010) you can download from Nikon and print A4 with your language, me with English only (print pages 1, 16-32/33 for English) don’t just print you get total 240 pages of the User’s Manual
Total weight (5kg) with lens away (with Strap LN-1, Dedicated slip-in filter holder with 52mm UV, lens cap front & rear, and Hood) in Semi-soft Case CL-L1 are 5 kg (11.022927 LB)
Last photo (2022-04-04 14:42 ISO-400 1/100 f/22) with CIR-PL C-PL3L ($505.00) in lens with D850 camera where on tripod with on lens
Reviewed in Australia on April 17, 2022
Tripod Collar, Lens Cap, User’s Manual, total weight away in CL-L1
Tripod Collar on lens have limit space for your fingers, what is very close to lens Focus Ring, where could slip from your fingers if you don’t have really hold of it (4374g weight of lens and camera) while going on / off Tripod with Quick Release Plate been 1530 mm off ground could get demolish (Lens and Camera) somehow when goes on to ground from a Height
Dedicated Slip-On Front lens Cap only goes on with the Hood (HK-31) in the reverse position on lens and without anything on tripod collar (200PL Accessory Quick Release Plate) must be remove every-time to reverse position the hood, as there no space for anything on tripod collar.
User’s Manual (2010) you can download from Nikon and print A4 with your language, me with English only (print pages 1, 16-32/33 for English) don’t just print you get total 240 pages of the User’s Manual
Total weight (5kg) with lens away (with Strap LN-1, Dedicated slip-in filter holder with 52mm UV, lens cap front & rear, and Hood) in Semi-soft Case CL-L1 are 5 kg (11.022927 LB)
Last photo (2022-04-04 14:42 ISO-400 1/100 f/22) with CIR-PL C-PL3L ($505.00) in lens with D850 camera where on tripod with on lens