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Nikkor Z 70-200 mm f/2.8 VR S

Maker	Nikon
Lens mount(s)	Z-mount
Technical data
Type	Zoom
Focus drive	Stepping motor
Focal length	70-200mm
Image format	FX (full frame)
Aperture (max/min)	f/2.8–22
Close focus distance	0.5m
Max. magnification	1:5
Diaphragm blades	9 (rounded)
Construction	21 elements in 18 groups
Features
Lens-based stabilization	Yes
Macro capable	No
Unique features	S-Line lens Nano Crystal Coat and ARNEO Coat elements SR element Flourite element OLED screen
Physical
Max. length	220 mm
Diameter	89 mm
Weight	1440 g (w/ tripod collar) 1360 g
Filter diameter	77 mm
Accessories
Lens hood	HB-92 (bayonet)
Case	CL-C3
Angle of view
Diagonal	34°20'–12°20' (FX) 22°50'–8° (DX)
History
Introduction	January 2020
Retail info
MSRP	$2599.95 USD (as of 2020)

The Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200 mm f/2.8 VR S is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens with a constant aperture of f/2.8, manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.

Introduction

The lens was introduced on January 7, 2020. Originally set to be shipped on February 14, 2020, Nikon delayed the release due to production reasons. The lens comes with a bayonet-type lens hood (HB-92).

The lens achieved a DXOMark score of 38.

Features

• 70-200 mm focal length (approximately equivalent field of view of a 105-300 mm lens when used on a DX format camera)
• S-Line lens
• "Multi-focusing" autofocus system using a stepping motor (STM), focus-by-wire manual focus ring
• 21 elements in 18 groups (including 6 ED glass, 2 aspherical, 1 fluorite, and 1 short-wavelength refractive (SR) lens elements, elements with Nano Crystal and ARNEO coats, and a fluorine-coated front lens element)
• 9-blade rounded diaphragm
• Vibration Reduction (VR) optical stabilization
• Internal focusing (IF lens)
• Multi-function OLED display ("lens information panel"), capable of showing aperture, focus distance and depth of field information
• One customizable control ring at the back
• One L-Fn and four L-Fn2 customizable function buttons (for a total of 2 assignable functions)
• A/M switch for autofocus/manual focus modes
• Focus limiter switch (full - 5m)

Awards

The lens was awarded with the Red Dot Design Award 2021 as part of the "NIKKOR Z f/2.8 Zoom Lens Series", and the Japan Institute of Design Promotion Good Design 2020 award.

See also

• Nikon Z-mount

References

1. "NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S (S-Line) specifications". imaging.nikon.com. Nikon Corporation. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
2. "Nikon releases the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S, a fast telephoto zoom lens for the Nikon Z mount system". Nikon Corporation. 2020-01-07. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
3. "Nikon's 70-200 F2.8 for Z-mount to ship in February". dpreview.com. DPReview. 2020-01-07. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
4. Burgett, Gannon (2020-01-31). "Update: Nikon's Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S lens is being delayed 'due to production reasons'". dpreview.com. DPReview. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
5. "Lenses Database - DXOMARK". www.dxomark.com. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
6. "Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S Lens test: Great optical performance - dxomark". www.dxomark.com. 2021-08-09. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
7. "Nikon products receive the "Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021"". nikon.com. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
8. "Red Dot Design Award: NIKKOR Z f/2.8 Zoom Lens Series". red-dot.org. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
9. "2020 Good Design Award - Interchangeable lenses (Nikon Corporation)". g-mark.org. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
10. "Good Design Award (Japan Institute of Design Promotion)". nikon.com. Retrieved 2024-12-21.

External links

Official sites

• Nikkor Z 70-200 mm f/2.8 VR S product page at Nikon USA's Website
• Nikkor Z 70-200 mm f/2.8 VR S on imaging.nikon.com

Reviews of this lens

• Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S Lens test: Great optical performance - dxomark

• Nikon Z-mount lenses
• Camera lenses introduced in 2020