Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II vs Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Vivitar
200mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II is faster by 1.6 stops (f/2.0 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II | 200mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Vivitar |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 200mm | 200mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 (faster) | f/3.5 |
| Weight g | 2930 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 52 | n/a |
| Length mm | 204.0 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 124.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.9 | n/a |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II
Nikon's revision of Nikon's 200mm f/2, with VR and Nano Crystal Coat, introduced in 2010. It is a large, fast prime.
Pros
- f/2 aperture
- VR II
- Nano Crystal Coat
- Weather-sealed build
Cons
- About 2.9kg
- Large
Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto
This 200mm f/3.5 telephoto prime lens from Vivitar fits Nikon F mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.