Nikon Nikon F Telephoto Zoom

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

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

Quick answer

The Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G IF-ED is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-200mm at f/4.0 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G IF-ED: a telephoto zoom lens with a 70-200mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made 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 VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G IF-ED 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: AF-S
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 VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G IF-ED?

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 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

What mount does the Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G IF-ED use?

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

What is the focal length of the Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G IF-ED?

It zooms across 70-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.

Is the Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G IF-ED 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/4.0.

What is the Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G IF-ED 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.