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Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
- 70-200mm
- f/2.8
- Telephoto Zoom
- Stabilized
- 1440 g
- Min focus 0.5 m
Quick answer
A professional telephoto zoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with an internal-zoom design and vibration reduction. Its length stays constant while zooming.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Internal zoom
- Vibration reduction
- Weather-sealed S-Line build
Cons
- Heavy (1.44 kg)
- Large
Verdict
A standard pro telephoto zoom for Z cameras.
About this lens
This 70-200mm f/2.8 fast telephoto zoom lens from Nikon fits Nikon Z mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction. A professional telephoto zoom for the Nikon Z system with a constant f/2.8 aperture.
Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon Z
- Focal length
- 70-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2020
- Optical construction
- 21 elements in 18 groups
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.5 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.2x
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 1440 g
- Length
- 220 mm
- Diameter
- 89 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S?
- Sports
- Weddings
- Portraits
- Events
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° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S have VR?
Yes. It has vibration reduction that works with in-body stabilization on supported cameras.
Is the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 an internal zoom?
Yes. The lens length stays the same while zooming, so the balance does not shift when you zoom.
Can I use teleconverters on the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8?
Yes, with the Z TC-1.4x and TC-2.0x teleconverters. Autofocus performance decreases with the 2.0x.
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