Nikon Nikon F Telephoto Zoom

AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR

70-200mm
f/4.0
Telephoto Zoom
Stabilized
850 g
Min focus 1 m

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Quick answer

A light f/4 70-200mm zoom for Nikon FX cameras with vibration reduction. Easier to carry than the f/2.8 versions.

Pros

Light (850 g)
Vibration reduction
Sharp

Cons

Slower f/4
Less background blur than f/2.8

Verdict

A lighter telephoto for Nikon FX.

About this lens

A 70-200mm f/4 telephoto zoom lens, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 70-200mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.0
Lens type: Telephoto Zoom
Format coverage: full-frame
Released: 2012
Optical construction: 20 elements in 14 groups
Image stabilization: Yes
Autofocus motor: SWM
Minimum focus distance: 1 m
Filter thread: 67 mm
Weight: 850 g
Length: 178.5 mm
Diameter: 78 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR?

Travel
Landscape
Outdoor portraits

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

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

Does the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/4G have VR?

Yes, with Nikon's vibration reduction. It helps with handheld shooting at the 200mm end.

Is the AF-S 70-200mm f/4G a full-frame lens?

Yes. It is an FX lens and works on DX as a 105-300mm-equivalent lens. On FX bodies you get its full field of view; DX bodies apply a 1.5x crop factor.