Nikon Nikon F Telephoto Zoom

AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR

70-200mm
f/2.8
Telephoto Zoom
Stabilized
1470 g
Min focus 1.5 m

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Quick answer

The Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-200mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

The Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR is a fast telephoto zoom lens covering 70-200mm at f/2.8 for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 70-200mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Telephoto Zoom
Image stabilization: Yes
Minimum focus distance: 1.5 m
Filter thread: 77 mm
Weight: 1470 g
Length: 215 mm
Diameter: 87 mm

Specification source: wikidata.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR?

At 70-200mm this is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:

Everyday and street photography
Natural-perspective portraits
Documentary and travel work
Portraits with a flattering perspective
Events and weddings

Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
Full frame	1.0x	70–200mm	10.3–28.8°	12.3–34.3°
APS-C	1.5x	105–300mm	6.9–19.5°	8.2–23.3°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR?

It zooms across 70-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.

Is the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 70-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.

What is the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 105–300mm on full frame, with a 6.9–19.5° horizontal and 8.2–23.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.