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Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Lens

BH #NIZ7020028 • MFR #20091
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Lens
Key Features
  • Z-Mount Lens/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • ED, SR, and Fluorite Elements
  • ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coatings
A popular zoom among sports, event, and portrait photographers, the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S from Nikon is an impressively versatile telephoto lens characterized by its bright f/2.8 design. The fast maximum aperture suits working in available lighting conditions and also affords increased control over depth of field for isolating subjects with selective focus. The optical design incorporates a series of ED, fluorite, and SR elements, which help to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range for improved clarity and color accuracy. Additionally, ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coats, as well as a Super Integrated Coating, have been applied to suppress flare, ghosting, and surface reflections for improved contrast and color fidelity.
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Overview

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A popular zoom among sports, event, and portrait photographers, the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S from Nikon is an impressively versatile telephoto lens characterized by its bright f/2.8 design. The fast maximum aperture suits working in available lighting conditions and also affords increased control over depth of field for isolating subjects with selective focus. The optical design incorporates a series of ED, fluorite, and SR elements, which help to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range for improved clarity and color accuracy. Additionally, ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coats, as well as a Super Integrated Coating, have been applied to suppress flare, ghosting, and surface reflections for improved contrast and color fidelity.

Complementing the optical design, a multi-focus system, which employs two stepping motors, helps to realize impressively fast, accurate, and quiet focus performance, along with full-time manual focus override, to suit both stills and video needs. Vibration Reduction further complements making sharp images by reducing the appearance of camera shake when shooting handheld. The lens also has a unique physical design, which incorporates a top OLED information panel that can be used to quickly confirm aperture and focus settings, and an assignable L.Fn button permits making exposure and settings adjustments via the lens. Additionally, a programmable control ring can be set for intuitive adjustment over a variety of camera and exposure settings.

Versatile zoom is designed for FX-format Z-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used with DX-format models where it provides a 105-300mm equivalent focal length range.
Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture offers consistent performance throughout the zoom range and also benefits working in difficult lighting conditions and using selective focus techniques.
Featuring a combination of six extra-low dispersion elements, one fluorite element, and one short-wave refractive index element, chromatic aberrations and color fringing is effectively eliminated throughout the zoom range for notable clarity and color accuracy.
Two aspherical elements are featured to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion for improved sharpness and accurate rendering.
ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coats are used to prevent ghosting, reflections, and flare in order to realize improved contrast and clarity when working in strong lighting and backlit conditions. The Nano Crystal Coat controls incidental light from a diagonal direction while the ARNEO Coat controls incidental light from a vertical direction. A Super Integrated Coating is also featured on multiple elements to help ensure consistently accurate colors.
Vibration Reduction image stabilization helps to reduce the appearance of camera shake to better enable handheld shooting in low-light situations.
Multi-focus system incorporates two separate AF drive units, which are synchronized, to deliver especially fast and accurate focusing throughout the zoom range. This system uses stepping motors, which offer impressively smooth and quiet autofocus performance that is well-suited to both stills and video applications. Full-time manual focus override is also possible and an internal focusing design is used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds.
Programmable Control Ring is, by default, set to adjust manual focus, but can also be used to control aperture or exposure compensation.
Integrated OLED lens information panel allows you to quickly confirm aperture setting, focus distance, and depth of field figures right on the lens in both bright and dark situations.
Two assignable L.Fn buttons work in conjunction with camera-based Fn buttons to provide seamless points for quickly changing exposure settings and other functions.
Specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism provides greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with fast continuous shooting rates.
Dust- and moisture-resistant lens barrel, along with a front fluorine coating, benefits the lens' use in inclement conditions.
Removable, rotating tripod collar spins on ball bearings to permit quick and smooth switching from vertical to horizontal shooting orientations.
UPC: 018208200917

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR SSpecs

Key Specs
Focal Length
70 to 200mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Filter Size
77 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
34° 20' to 12° 20'
Minimum Focus Distance
1.64' / 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.2x
Optical Design
21 Elements in 18 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Tripod Collar
Removable and Rotating
Filter Size
77 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
3.5 x 8.66" / 89 x 220 mm
Length at Maximum Extension
8.65" / 219.8 mm
Weight
2.99 lb / 1360 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.175 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12 x 6.8 x 6.3"

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Reviews

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When used with a Nikon Z6 or Z7, is this lens ...

When used with a Nikon Z6 or Z7, is this lens designed to be water-resistant or water proof? What are the recommendations for use during a (light) rain?
Asked by: Mike
The Nikon Z6 Mirrorless Digital Camera, the Nikon Z7 Mirrorless Digital Camera, and the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Lens are all weather-sealed products from Nikon to protect both the cameras and the lens from dust and moisture. They are not waterproof, so neither the cameras nor the lens can be submerged or used underwater, but they can be used in inclement weather.
Answered by: Manzell L
Date published: 2021-09-09

Can this lens be used for Macro photography?

Can this lens be used for Macro photography?
Asked by: Jay
While it can focus to under two feet, it cannot give you true macro imaging which would require a 1:1 (life size) magnification ratio. A combination of extension tubes and or close-up lenses would be needed for macro imaging, if possible, with this lens. Distortion and image degradation would likely also be a problem.
Answered by: Steve
Date published: 2022-02-04

Will the same Z teleconverters work on the ...

Will the same Z teleconverters work on the 100-400 s lens as this lens?
Asked by: Jane
Yes Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S and Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Lenses are fully compatible with Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-2x. Please be aware of the F-stop increment on the 100-400mm lens which will variates from f/8 -f/11.
Answered by: Llinelva D
Date published: 2022-05-09

Is the zoom ring on the front of the lens?

Is the zoom ring on the front of the lens?
Asked by: Aaron
Yes, the second ring back is the focusing ring.
Answered by: Mark
Date published: 2022-08-25

Anyone seeing dust accumulation inside the lens ...

Anyone seeing dust accumulation inside the lens yet?
Asked by: Matthew
We have had no reports of dust accumulation inside this lens.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2024-01-15

Lists "..however can also be used with DX-format ...

Lists "..however can also be used with DX-format models..." Do I need an adapter for my D800?
Asked by: Julian
There is no adapter to allow use the Nikon Z mount lenses on F mount cameras such as the D800. You can only use F mount lenses on a Z mount camera with an adapter.
Answered by: Jessica G
Date published: 2024-01-15

Why does it come with a sack - as opposed to a ...

Why does it come with a sack - as opposed to a real case - like most other $2500 lenses?
Asked by: Devin
Bought a Nikkor 200-400 f::4 afs vr 6000$ came with a bag.
Answered by: Rejean
Date published: 2022-08-22

Has Nikon canceled the Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S lens?

Has Nikon canceled the Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S lens?
Asked by: Asti
No.
Answered by: Paul
Date published: 2021-06-19
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