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Nikon 70-200mm f/4G ED VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
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Brand | Nikon |
Focal Length Description | 70-200 millimeters |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon F (FX) |
Camera Lens Description | 70-200 mm |
About this item
- Lightweight and portable at just 29.3 oz and a mere 7.0-in. long
- Focal Length Range : 70 -200 mm, Minimum Focus Distance : 3.28 ft.
- Optimized for capturing high-quality stills and HD videos on both FX- and DX-format cameras
- Nikon's high-performance f/4 fixed aperture zoom lens. Weight- Approx-30.0 pounds. 20 elements in 14 groups (including 3 ED lens elements, one HRI lens element and lens elements with Nano-Crystal coatings)
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Auto focus | 4.4 | 4.7 | — | 3.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Durability | 4.7 | — | — | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.7 |
Picture quality | 4.7 | — | — | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Quality of material | 4.6 | — | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.7 |
For portrait photography | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | — | — | 4.7 |
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lens type | Telephoto | Telephoto | Zoom lens | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (DX) | Nikon F (FX) |
lens design | Zoom | — | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Prime |
focus type | Ring-type ultrasonic | Ring-type ultrasonic | Ring-type ultrasonic | Ring-type ultrasonic | Micro-type ultrasonic | Ultrasonic |
minimum focal length | 70 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 55 millimeters | 85 millimeters |
max focal length | 200 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 85 millimeters |
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Product Dimensions | 7.05 x 3.07 x 3.07 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.87 pounds |
ASIN | B009VZOK0Q |
Item model number | 2202 |
Batteries | 1 AA batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #344 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 24, 2012 |
Manufacturer | Nikon |
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Product Description
The essential telephoto zoom, more nimble than ever and with up to 5 stops of image stabilization: Introducing the newest addition to Nikon's compact high-performance f/4 fixed aperture zoom lenses, the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR. Inspired by today's versatile HD-SLR shooters, it strikes an ideal balance between exceptional optics, advanced lens technologies—including our game-changing third generation of Vibration Reduction —and a remarkably compact, lightweight design. Whether you shoot with an FX- or DX-format camera, handheld or tripod-mounted, the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR delivers the serious telephoto zoom performance you've been seeking.
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Customers like the picture quality, quality and focus of the lens. For example, they mention it produces amazing quality photos, is an amazing portrait lens and excellent for any close up photography. That said, they appreciate the extremely fast focus and accurate autofocus. They also appreciate the sharpness, saying almost every shot was sharp. Customers also appreciate value, ease of use, and size. Opinions are mixed on weight.
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Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the lens. They mention that it produces amazing quality photos, is an amazing portrait lens, and is excellent for close-up photography. They also say that the pictures started getting better and better, and are truly beautiful. Customers are also impresseded with the autofocus mechanism and the silky looking pictures.
"...It's an amazing portrait lens too when setup correctly and will contend with an 85mm in almost every way and better it...." Read more
"...3. Out-of-focus renderings were creamy and pleasant.4...." Read more
"...of a smaller, lighter lens, with excellent ergonomics and corner-to-corner image quality, was too much to pass up. Was it a good change?..." Read more
"...At most working f-stops, f/5.6 to f/11, this lens is superb. At f/4 there's a little softness in the corners but it's hardly worth mentioning...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the lens. For example, they mention the mechanics and build quality are great, the lens is far superior in terms of quality and sharpness, the AF is solid, and the high-quality glass is great. The lens functions well and does a great job of it. The VR system works very well, and it performs well on DX bodies.
"...This lens is designed with VR and it does a great job of it especially if you're hand holding it...." Read more
"...7. The mechanics and build quality are great. All switches and imaging rings move smoothly and the lens feels solid...." Read more
"...- The build quality is still very good, with the solid plastic construction found in many of Nikon's better lenses, with smoothly damped zoom and..." Read more
"...Other notes:- As I mentioned, this lens works great with the D750...." Read more
Customers like the focus of the lens. They mention that it has an extremely fast focus, the autofocus is pretty accurate, and the macro focusing is spot on. The focusing range is great, and it's a great portrait lens. The VR is fast but very quiet, and its performance has been flawless.
"...It's a FAST Autofocus if you ask me ESPECIALLY if you consider that you are more than likely trying to focus on a very minute and specific area..." Read more
"...My initial reactions are all positive:1. The focus is quick and accurate, the limiter switch - tells camera to not focus closer than 3..." Read more
"...I'm very happy with the purchase. The autofocus struggles at the closest range, so I've just set to manual and moved the lens distance to fine..." Read more
"...The f/4 version focuses much closer, which makes it good for near-macro, and I've read that there is actually better background separation with the..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it delivers fantastic sharpness and clarity, and that close-ups are very very sharp. Additionally, some say that the lens has no discernible drop in sharpness with the addition of the teleconverter.
"...Almost non-existing hunting lags, and super sharp, crystal clear photos. Nikon really got this one right...." Read more
"...Out-of-focus renderings were creamy and pleasant.4. Sharpness was super (by visual inspection) and seemed to persist throughout the..." Read more
"...Edge sharpness was very comparable on both with the f/2.8 very marginally outperforming this lens at most f-stops...." Read more
"...It's almost half the weight and is super sharp, shaper at dead center when compared to the 2.8 even...." Read more
Customers like the value of the camera lens. They say it's well worth its price, saves them a lot of money, and is the perfect hybrid of saving money and quality.
"...Bottom line: great price for a fantastic 70-200 lens unless you need the extra low light performance..." Read more
"...Overall - this lens provides an excellent, cost effective, back saving alternative for 70-200 2.8 VR2...." Read more
"...This is the perfect hybrid of saving money and quality and I'm really happy...." Read more
"...Money well spent." Read more
Customers find the lens easy to use. They mention that it's perfect for macro shots and a bonus as a portrait lens. They are also impressed with the ease of use, saying that it is great for micro photography. Customers also say that it has been a joy to work with and is versatile.
"...Went out into the garden to test it out further and found it to be very easy to use...." Read more
"...I've used it on the smaller D80 and a larger D300. I find the lens easy to handle, and both camears produce exceptional photos with this lens...." Read more
"...The exposures are crisp, clear, and well defined...." Read more
"...I don't use AF, so it's not an issue. Bottom line: This is great for macro shots and a bonus as a portrait lens, but if you're buying it..." Read more
Customers like the size of the lens. They say it's compact, fits well in small hands, and is light enough to be a "walk about" lens. Customers also like that it fits both DX and FX cameras, and the controls fit a bit nicer in hand. Overall, customers are satisfied with the size and portability of the product.
"...The lens length stays constant no matter what.6. The lens is a little heavier and longer(!)..." Read more
"...It's much lighter and smaller, taking up less space in my bag and putting less weight on my shoulders on long hikes...." Read more
"...It's fairly heavy at 2 lbs and huge when you put on the hood so I almost never use this lens when I'm on the street because it attracts a lot of..." Read more
"...It's also a bit shorter and because of that, the controls fit a bit nicer in hand...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the weight of the camera lens. Some mention that it's neither heavy nor light, but somewhere in between. Others say that it focuses fast and is so much lighter and more portable.
"...It's much lighter and smaller, taking up less space in my bag and putting less weight on my shoulders on long hikes...." Read more
"...6. The lens is a little heavier and longer(!) than the 70-300mm - that is because it has more glass elements, wider aperture, and I{F|Z},..." Read more
"...I really appreciate the reduction in weight and the lens simply feels better in hand than the longer f/2.8...." Read more
"...Arguably a little heavy. However, pro's are used to the weight. Weight, in my opinion, is commensurate with quality glass...." Read more
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This lens is designed with VR and it does a great job of it especially if you're hand holding it. On a tripod (which I use often for the above mentioned items) it's simply spectacular. It's a FAST Autofocus if you ask me ESPECIALLY if you consider that you are more than likely trying to focus on a very minute and specific area without moving (thus the VR). You'll learn, don't worry - even hand holding. You may have to get your lighting better, and make the shutter speed adjustments you need but the results will make you LOVE photography again.
This lens is SO much better then a 40mm or 60mm IF you're after the very best. That's not to say I haven't gotten spectacular shots with the other lenses. It's an amazing portrait lens too when setup correctly and will contend with an 85mm in almost every way and better it. However, owning both this lens and the 85mm would be the best if you can afford it. If you're into shooting small insects, flowers, and the like I just can't imagine not having this lens - yes, it's THAT good. Almost non-existing hunting lags, and super sharp, crystal clear photos. Nikon really got this one right. Amazingly you can get these used (like new) for less that $450. Enjoy.!
1. The focus is quick and accurate, the limiter switch - tells camera to not focus closer than 3 meters - is useful and eliminated focus hunting in many low-light situations.
2. The VR seemed better than my prior two medium tele lenses but that is always hard to tell since technique and technology both contribute.
3. Out-of-focus renderings were creamy and pleasant.
4. Sharpness was super (by visual inspection) and seemed to persist throughout the entire image as one would hope when used on a DX body.
5. The internal focus, IF, should really be called I{F|Z} to indicate additional IZ standing for Internal Zoom. The lens length stays constant no matter what.
6. The lens is a little heavier and longer(!) than the 70-300mm - that is because it has more glass elements, wider aperture, and I{F|Z},
7. The mechanics and build quality are great. All switches and imaging rings move smoothly and the lens feels solid. I have no idea whether the 70-300mm or the new one has more metal but the 70-200mm feels better and snugger.
8. I haven't seen any chromatic aberrations or flare problems even when bright light came from the front; N.B., I used the supplied lens hood.
9. From reports, I expected more bending distortions, e.g., barrel distortion, than I actually saw. That may be because I'm shooting DX.
I really love this lens and am looking forward to a D7100 and teleconverter along with PhotoShop raw processing so I can get all the advantages I see with this lens. If you are happy with jpgs or are satisfied with a body were you have good raw support, I highly recommend this lens.
PS I know that Nikon's ViewNX 2 is available to support a raw work flow but I'm not comfortable using that software. If you are, some of my above comments do not apply to you.
ADDED 04/25/2013: For those of you who want a tripod collar but don't want to pay Nikon prices, consider an alternative DSLRKIT Full Metal Tripod Mount Ring for Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR lens , it's under forty dollars, well made, and fits perfectly. It ships by international mail from the People's Republic of China and takes a few weeks to get here. So if you aren't in a rush ...
ADDED 06/28/2013: I have obtained a Nikon TC-14E II teleconverter for use with my 70-200mm. There are no bad things to say about the combination and many good: 1) lens length increase is only the order of 1", 2) there is a only a slight, hardly noticeable weight increase, 3) I can't see any difference in sharpness or contrast on either the D90 or D7100, 4) I no longer have length anxiety by not using my 70-300MM VR, and 5) I don't notice any difference in focus or VR speed. Together with the D7100 the lens and teleconverter approximate a 150-420MM (or 200-560MM in crop mode) f/5.6 IF VR lens in a nicely made and balanced package. I originally considered the TC-17E II but decide against it; though I would have longer reach by a factor of 20%, I'd lose some autofocus modes (according to Nikon's web site). I thought that loss to be a bad tradeoff but would certainly like to hear about experiences of others.
For what it's worth, I bought the imported (gray market) version of the TC-14E II for about $100 dollars less than the US version - this loses the extra four years of warranty given US products; since there are few moving parts, I felt this was a reasonable and safe move.
For years, my workhorse telephoto zoom was a 70-200 f/2.8 VR (the original version), and for the most part it gave me spectacular results. When I switched from DX to FX in 2012 I continued to use this lens, but its limitations quickly became apparent -- especially bad corners, most evident at the long end of the range, at distance, and with smaller apertures. I knew going in that this lens had such a reputation, but needed to see for myself.
When Nikon announced the f/4 version, I decided it was time to make the switch. The prospect of a smaller, lighter lens, with excellent ergonomics and corner-to-corner image quality, was too much to pass up. Was it a good change? Suffice to say that, although I still have the f/2.8 lens, I'll probably sell it soon because it just sits on my shelf unused.
Compared to the f/2.8 lens, the f/4 version lacks one stop of lens speed (obviously), the heavy metal construction that allows the 2.8 to double as a melee weapon, and the built-in tripod collar. On the other hand, the f/4 has a lot going for it:
- It's much lighter and smaller, taking up less space in my bag and putting less weight on my shoulders on long hikes.
- The build quality is still very good, with the solid plastic construction found in many of Nikon's better lenses, with smoothly damped zoom and focus rings and fixed front and rear lens elements.
- The image quality is very good and much, much better in the corners than the older f/2.8 version.
- The f/4 version focuses much closer, which makes it good for near-macro, and I've read that there is actually better background separation with the f/4 version at minimum focus than the f/2.8 II version at its own minimum focus, because of the 2.8's focal length breathing. Portrait and wedding photographers care about that.
- The tripod collar is not a big loss because the lens is so light. I tried the Nikon add-on collar but the lens/camera combo was actually better balanced without it. I use a combination L-bracket and small rail to get near perfect balance on a tripod.
- The VR system on the f/4 is considerably better than that on the older f/2.8.
I haven't tried the 70-200 f/2.8 VR II, which I've read solves the corner issue of the older model, but it's still bigger, heavier, and $1000 more expensive. I don't need the wider aperture, so for me, the f/4 version is perfect.
A lot of people wonder about the 70-300 VR variable aperture zoom (f/4.5-5.6), at about a third of the price, and how the 70-200 f/4 can possibly be of any value in comparison. I had the 70-300 for several years, but hardly used it, and gladly got rid of it. The f/4 lens feels like a professional, precision tool, with smooth tactile operation; the 70-300 feels cheap in comparison, and I really never liked using it. Sure, the 70-300 goes to 300, but you can put a 1.4 TC on the 70-200 and get as good or better an f/5.6 280mm lens. It's no contest unless the price of the f/4 lens precludes its consideration for you.
In conclusion: the f/4 is an excellent lens, and if you don't need the extra stop of lens speed or the tank-like build, is probably the best all-around choice.
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One of the best lens for Macro photography
Auto focus is awesome and very fast. The built quality is awesome. Best bye in this price range. Got it delivered with a day and the orignal nikon boxing with sealed.