The Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G Nikkor Zoom Lens
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By SLR Today
Published on 11/27/2006
The Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR is a relatively compact, lightweight G-type telephoto zoom lens outfitted with Vibration Reduction (VR) technology. The 70-200mm telephoto is one of 6 Nikon Nikkor lenses equipped with VR. The vibration reduction technology allows users to take shots using a shutter speed up to three times slower than they would with a non-VR lens.
The
Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR is a relatively compact, lightweight
G-type telephoto zoom lens outfitted with Vibration Reduction (VR)
technology. The 70-200mm telephoto is one of 6 Nikon Nikkor lenses
equipped with VR. The vibration reduction technology allows users to
take shots using a shutter speed up to three times slower than they
would with a non-VR lens. This opens up a whole new world of
possibilities in low-light situations. The lens also has an active
vibration mode, which is ideal for situations in which the user is
moving, such as on a plane or in a moving car.
In addition to the VR technology, the telephoto lens has Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor, which "enables ultra-high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation." Five extra-low dispersion (ED) glass elements are used in the lens to keep chromatic aberration to a minimum, even at maximum aperture. The lens is fully compatible with Nikon TC-14E II, TC-17E II, and TC-20E II Teleconverters, which may be used to significantly increase focal length of the lens.
Price: $1600
Key Features
Specifications
The Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR is a relatively compact, lightweight G-type telephoto zoom lens outfitted with Vibration Reduction (VR) technology. The 70-200mm telephoto is one of 6 Nikon Nikkor lenses equipped with VR. The vibration reduction technology allows users to take shots using a shutter speed up to three times slower than they would with a non-VR lens. The Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR Telephoto Lens
The
Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR is a relatively compact, lightweight
G-type telephoto zoom lens outfitted with Vibration Reduction (VR)
technology. The 70-200mm telephoto is one of 6 Nikon Nikkor lenses
equipped with VR. The vibration reduction technology allows users to
take shots using a shutter speed up to three times slower than they
would with a non-VR lens. This opens up a whole new world of
possibilities in low-light situations. The lens also has an active
vibration mode, which is ideal for situations in which the user is
moving, such as on a plane or in a moving car. In addition to the VR technology, the telephoto lens has Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor, which "enables ultra-high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation." Five extra-low dispersion (ED) glass elements are used in the lens to keep chromatic aberration to a minimum, even at maximum aperture. The lens is fully compatible with Nikon TC-14E II, TC-17E II, and TC-20E II Teleconverters, which may be used to significantly increase focal length of the lens.
Price: $1600
Key Features
- Compact, lightweight G-type fast 2.9x telephoto zoom with Vibration Reduction
- VR operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 3 stops (eight times) faster
- Holds fast and constant f2.8 maximum aperture through the entire focal range
- Built-in Single Wave Motor for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet AF operation
- Five ED glass elements for higher optical performance
- Lens construction: 21 elements in 15 groups (5 ED glass elements)
- Picture angle: 34 degrees 20 minutes to 12 degrees 20 minutes (35mm format), 22 degrees 50 minutes to 8 degrees (Nikon DX format)
- Focal-length scale: 70, 80, 105, 135, 200mm
- Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded)
- Maximum aperture: f2.8
- Minimum aperture: f22
- Focusing: Internal
- Lens drive: Single Wave Motor
- Closest focusing distance: 4.9 feet (AF), 4.6 feet (MF) to infinity
- Maximum reproduction ratio: AF: 1:6.1 (x0.16), MF: 1/5.6 (x0.18)
- Zoom control: Manual, via separate zoom ring
- Attachment and filter size: 77 millimeters
- Vibration reduction mode: Normal, Active
- VR effect: 3 stops
- Teleconverter: TC-14E II, TC-E17 II, and TC-20E II
- Nikon lens hood: HB-29
- Case: Semi-soft case CL-M2
- Macro focusing: No
- Focus-limit switch: No
- M/A mode: Yes
- Focus lock button: Yes
- Lens cap: Snap-on
- Tripod collar: Does have (detachable)
- External front filter attachment frame: Does not rotate
- Slip-on filter: No
- Built-in/rear filter: No
- Circular polarizing filter: Usable
- Circular polarizing filter II: Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-29
- Aperture ring: No
- Distance scale: Yes
- Material of bayonet ring: Metal
- Diameter: 3.4 inches
- Length: 8.5 inches
- Weight: 3.2 pounds with Tripod Collar; 3 pounds without Tripod Collar