Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200 mm f/2.8 VR S

The Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200 mm f/2.8 VR S is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens with a constant aperture of f/2.8, manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.

Nikkor Z 70-200 mm f/2.8 VR S^[1]

Maker	Nikon
Lens mount(s)	Z-mount
Technical data
Type	Zoom
Focus drive	Stepping motor
Focal length	70-200mm
Image format	FX (full frame)
Aperture (max/min)	f/2.8–22
Close focus distance	0.5m
Max. magnification	1:5
Diaphragm blades	9 (rounded)
Construction	21 elements in 18 groups
Features
Lens-based stabilization	Yes
Macro capable	No
Unique features	S-Line lens Nano Crystal Coat and ARNEO Coat elements SR element Fluorine element OLED screen
Physical
Max. length	220 mm
Diameter	89 mm
Weight	1440 g (w/ tripod collar) 1360 g
Filter diameter	77 mm
Accessories
Lens hood	HB-92 (bayonet)
Case	CL-C3
Angle of view
Diagonal	34°20'–12°20' (FX) 22°50'–8° (DX)
History
Introduction	January 2020
Retail info
MSRP	$2599.95 USD (as of 2020)

Introduction

The lens was introduced on January 7, 2020.^[2][3] Originally set to be shipped on February 14, 2020, Nikon delayed the release due to production reasons.^[4] The lens comes with a bayonet-type lens hood (HB-92). The lens is compatible with teleconverters Z TC-1.4x and Z TC-2.0x.^[5]

The lens achieved a DXOMark score of 38.^[6][7]

Features

• 70-200 mm focal length (approximately equivalent field of view of a 105-300 mm lens when used on a DX format camera)
• S-Line lens
• "Multi-focusing" autofocus system using a stepping motor (STM), dedicated focus-by-wire manual focus ring
• 21 elements in 18 groups (including 6 ED glass, 2 aspherical, 1 fluorite, and 1 short-wavelength refractive (SR) lens elements, elements with Nano Crystal and ARNEO coats, and a fluorine-coated front lens element)
• 9-blade rounded diaphragm
• Vibration Reduction (VR) optical stabilization
• Internal focusing (IF lens)
• Internal zooming
• Multi-function OLED display ("lens information panel"), capable of showing aperture, focus distance and depth of field information
• One customizable control ring at the back (aperture, ISO and exposure compensation functions can be assigned to it)
• One L-Fn and four L-Fn2 customizable function buttons (for a total of 2 assignable functions)
• A/M switch for autofocus/manual focus modes
• Focus limiter switch (full - 5m)

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Awards

The lens was awarded with the Red Dot Design Award 2021 as part of the "NIKKOR Z f/2.8 Zoom Lens Series",^[8][9] and the Japan Institute of Design Promotion Good Design 2020 award.^[10][11]

Sample images

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  At 71 mm, f/4
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  At 150 mm, f/4
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  At 165 mm, f/22
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  At 200 mm, f/2.8
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  At 200 mm, f/4.5
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  At 200 mm (cropped), f/4.5
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  At 200 mm, f/5.6
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  At 200 mm with TC-2.0x (400 mm), f/8

See also

• Nikon Z-mount