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Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S Full-Frame Lens (2020)

MSRP 2600 USD78% Neofiliac87% External
Keywords: autofocusfull-framehigh-endinternal-zoomlensmirrorlessnikkornikonstabilizedtelephotoz-mountzoom-lens

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Product Overview

Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S is a telephoto zoom lens for Nikon Z-mount. It covers the full-frame image circle. Introduced by Nikon in 2020, it has 21 elements in 18 groups.
Photographers will be pleased by the fact that the lens is internally-zooming, meaning that the barrel does not extend when the focal length is changed. This helps balance and weather sealing; it is also great for long-term durability, as there is less chance for moisture and dirt to get in. For incremental weathers, Nikon is kind enough to include weather sealing.
As a telephoto zoom lens with a bright maximum aperture, the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S is well suited for sports and portrait photography. Built-in image stabilization makes the lens easier to use handheld, and can be quite valuable for landscape works. Owners will also like the available tripod collar.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 78% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Optically stabilized
  • Internal zoom
  • Weather-sealed
  • Comes with a tripod collar
  • Great optical performance
Cons
  • Long barrel
  • On the heavy side

What external reviewers found***

External score 87% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Fantastic autofocus
  • Solid build quality
  • Excellent optical and sensor stabilization
  • Sturdy, all-weather construction
  • Sharpness at 200mm and 1/3 sec
Cons
  • Bulky and heavy
  • Not parfocal
  • No focus breathing
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Specifications

Construction

Aperture Blades
9 blades
Colors
Black
Form Factor
Telephoto Zoom Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Lens Barrel
Focus limiter, Tripod collar, Distance scale, DoF scale
Lens Mount
Nikon Z-mount
Material
Magnesium alloy
Motor
Stepper motor
Optical Formula | Elements
21 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
18 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
ED, SR and aspherical elements + Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
77 mm / 3.03 in
Size | Diameter
89 mm / 3.50 in
Size | Length
220 mm / 8.66 in
Weight
1440 g / 50.88 oz

Function

Angle Of View
34.4° Diagonal | 28.8° Horizontal | 19.5° Vertical (wide) ~ 12.4° Diagonal | 10.3° Horizontal | 6.9° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/2.8 ~ f/22
Autofocus
Yes
Focal Length
70 mm ~ 200 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
Yes (5 stops)
Weather Resistance
Yes
Zoom Type
Internal zoom

Performance

Max Magnification
0.2x
Min Focus Distance
500 mm / 19.69 in

Production

Accessory
Lens hood included
Debut
2020-01-07
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External Reviews

cameralabs[1]

Reviewer score 92%
Reviewers from cameralabs have found the following***:
At 200mm focal length the lens focuses in around 0.5 sec from infinity to 2m (1:10 magnification), which is a little faster than the AF-S 70-200mm f2.8E VR. The zoom ring is located at the front of the lens and turns through 80 degrees the way Nikon users are used to. The lens control ring is only 8mm wide and is located close to the camera.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent optical and sensor stabilization
  • Sharpness at 200mm and 1/3 sec
Cons
  • No focus breathing
  • Not parfocal

pcmag[2]

Reviewer score 82%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
Nikon has put its vibration reduction (VR) tech into this lens. It works in conjunction with the in-camera IBIS on Z cameras for better compensation than either system would net on its own. Autofocus is speedy, with elements moving from the closest focusing distance to infinity in about a second.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Sturdy, all-weather construction
  • Fantastic autofocus
  • Solid build quality
Cons
  • Bulky and heavy

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References

  1. ^ Nikon Z 70-200mm f2.8 VR S review. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/nikon-z-70-200mm-f2-8-vr-s-review/. Retrieved 2022-01-25.
  2. ^ Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/nikon-nikkor-z-70-200mm-f28-vr-s. 2021-03-03. Retrieved 2022-01-25.

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