Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II vs Nikon AI-S Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Nikon AI-S Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED is lighter by 2050g.
- Nikon AI-S Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED goes wider (180mm vs 200mm).
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II reaches further (200mm vs 180mm).
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II | AI-S Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 200mm | 180mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Weight g | 2930 | 880.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 52 | 72 |
| Length mm | 204.0 | 138.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 124.0 | 78.5 |
| Min focus m | 1.9 | 1.8 (closer focusing) |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Groups | n/a | 5 |
| Af motor | n/a | none |
| Elements | n/a | 5 |
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
Nikon AI-S Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED
A manual-focus 180mm f/2.8 with ED glass, a built-in hood and a 72mm filter thread, introduced in 1981. It weighs about 880g and focuses to 1.8m.
Pros
- ED glass
- f/2.8 aperture
- Built-in hood
- Solid metal build
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Heavy at 880g
- Minimum focus of 1.8m