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.