AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED (2.9x)

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Compact, lightweight G-type fast telephoto zoom with Vibration Reduction



2003 Release



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Main Features


VR operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 3 stops (eight times) faster*
Two VR modes are available; Normal and Active
Holds fast and constant f/2.8 maximum aperture through the entire focal range
Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet AF operation
Five ED glass elements for higher optical performance
Dust and Waterproof rubber sealing mount
*As determined by Nikon performance tests.





Specifications






Lens construction

21 elements in 15 groups (5 ED glass elements)

Picture angle

34°20' - 12°20' [22°50' - 8° with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)]

Focal-length scale

70, 80, 105, 135, 200mm

Number of diaphragm blades

9 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop

22

Closest focusing distance

1.5m in AF mode (1.4m in MF mode)

Maximum reproduction ratio

1/6.1 in AF mode (1/5.6m in MF mode)

Zoom control

Manual, via separate zoom ring

Macro focusing

N/A

Focus-limit switch:

N/A

M/A mode

Available

Focus lock button

Available

Weight (approx.):

1,470g (1,395g without tripod mounting foot)

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)

87×215 mm

Lens cap

Snap-on

Lens hood

HB-29 (supplied)

Lens case

CL-M2 (supplied)

Tripod collar

Does have (detachable)

External front filter attachment frame

Does not rotate

External front filter

77mm

Slip-on filter

N/A

Built-in/rear filter

N/A

Circular polarizing filter

Usable.

Circular polarizing filter II

Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-29.

TC-20E/20E II

Usable

TC-17E II

Usable

TC-14E/14E II

Usable

AF-3

Usable. (0)

AF-4

Usable. (2): ( ) Indicates maximum number of usable hoods (HN-36 for AF-3/HN-37 for AF-4).

Infrared compensation scale

N/A

Supplied accessories

77mm snap-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-29, Soft Pouch CL-M2

Aperture ring

N/A

Distance scale

Does have

Material of bayonet ring

Metal

Note:
VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65, D3, D700, D2-series, D1-series, D300, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70-series, D60, D50 and D40-series.





MTF Chart


Wide Tele

Spatial Frequencies S: Sagittal M: Meridional
10 lines/mm
30 lines/mm
How to read the MTF chart





Lens Construction



: Aspherical lens elements: Super ED glass elements
: ED glass elements