photo:nikonafs70-200f2.8
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 VR lenses
introduction
the traditional pro photographer's go to telephoto zoom lens and the 7th evolution of the world's 1st 80-200mm f/2.8 lens made by Nikon in 1982
metal, solid build for pros
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F2.8E FL ED VR
announced Oct 2016
Improvements over its predecessor include a complete optical redesign (22 elements, including six ED, one fluorite and one high refractive index element) and fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements
100g lighter than the VR II and easier to hold as with the shift in the center of gravity, with more weight moved towards the mount
the 'E' in '2.8E' denotes an electronic aperture actuator
closer focusing at ~1.1 meters giving 0.21x
AF-L / Off / AF-ON switch as well as focus limiter switch and weathersealing and “4EV” VR
$US2800
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VRII lens
replaced old version in 2009 with improved VR and nano coatings, new optic design and more expensive and no longer has AF-Lock buttons nor 200mm FOV at close focus
has significant focus breathing
Image courtesy of Ken Rockwell
specs
“4EV” VR II
21 elements in 16 groups incl. 7ED
nano coating
9 rounded blades
77mm filter
4.6'/1.4m close focus HOWEVER effective focal length range contracts, effectively becoming a 65-135mm lens giving only 1:8.3!
54.3 oz/1,540g
87mm x 206mm
$US2099
reviews
old Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR lens
specs
77mm filters
“2-3 EV” VR
21 elements in 15 groups incl. 5ED
multicoated
9 rounded blades
close focus to 5 feet (1.5 meters) giving 1:5.6 with manual focus, 1:6.1 with AF
3 AF-Lock buttons to lock focus when pressed and held
51.8 oz/1,468g with tripod collar
87mm x 215mm
reviews
old Nikon AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8 lens
Nikon AF-D 80-200mm f/2.8 lens ring version
photo/nikonafs70-200f2.8.txt · Last modified: 2016/10/22 12:10 by gary1