Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Review

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Specifications

Type

Nikon Z mount

Format

FX/35 mm

Focal length

70-200 mm

Maximum aperture

f/2.8

Minimum aperture

f/22

Lens construction

21 elements in 18 groups (including 6 ED lens elements, 2 aspherical elements, 1 fluorite element, 1 SR lens element, elements with Nano Crystal and ARNEO coats, and a fluorine-coated front lens element)

Angle of view

FX format: 34° 20'–12° 20', DX format: 22° 50'–8°

Focal length scale

Graduated in millimeters (70, 85, 105, 135, 200)

Focusing system

Internal focusing system

Minimum focus distance

70 mm zoom position: 0.5 m (1.64 ft), 85 mm zoom position: 0.63 m (2.07 ft), 105 mm zoom position: 0.68 m (2.23 ft), 135 mm zoom position: 0.8 m (2.62 ft), 200 mm zoom position: 1.0 m (3.28 ft) (measured from focal plane)

Maximum reproduction ratio

0.2x

Vibration reduction

Yes. Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs)

No. of diaphragm blades

9 (rounded diaphragm opening)

Filter attachment size

77 mm (P = 0.75 mm)

Diameter x length (extension from lens mount)

Approx. 89 mm/3.6 in. maximum diameter x 220 mm/8.7 in. (distance from camera lens mount flange)

Weight

Approx. 1440 g (3 lb 2.8 oz) (with the tripod collar), Approx. 1360 g (3 lb) (without the tripod collar)

Autofocus

Yes

Internal focusing

Yes

Focusing

Auto, Manual

Supplied accessories

LC-77B Lens Cap (front cap), LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap), HB-92 Lens Hood, CL-C3 Lens Case