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

Nikkor Z 70-200 mm f/2.8 VR S[1]
MakerNikon
Lens mount(s)Z-mount
Technical data
TypeZoom
Focus driveStepping motor
Focal length70-200mm
Image formatFX (full frame)
Aperture (max/min)f/2.8–22
Close focus distance0.5m
Max. magnification1:5
Diaphragm blades9 (rounded)
Construction21 elements in 18 groups
Features
Lens-based stabilizationYes Yes
Macro capableNo No
Unique featuresS-Line lens
Nano Crystal Coat and ARNEO Coat elements
SR element
Fluorine element
OLED screen
Physical
Max. length220 mm
Diameter89 mm
Weight1440 g (w/ tripod collar)
1360 g
Filter diameter77 mm
Accessories
Lens hoodHB-92 (bayonet)
CaseCL-C3
Angle of view
Diagonal34°20'–12°20' (FX)
22°50'–8° (DX)
History
IntroductionJanuary 2020
Retail info
MSRP$2599.95 USD (as of 2020)

The Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200 mm f/2.8 VR S is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens with a constant aperture of f/2.8, manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.

Introduction

The lens was introduced on January 7, 2020.[2][3] Originally set to be shipped on February 14, 2020, Nikon delayed the release due to production reasons.[4] The lens comes with a bayonet-type lens hood (HB-92). The lens is compatible with teleconverters Z TC-1.4x and Z TC-2.0x.[5]

The lens achieved a DXOMark score of 38.[6][7]

Features

  • 70-200 mm focal length (approximately equivalent field of view of a 105-300 mm lens when used on a DX format camera)
  • S-Line lens
  • "Multi-focusing" autofocus system using a stepping motor (STM), dedicated focus-by-wire manual focus ring
  • 21 elements in 18 groups (including 6 ED glass, 2 aspherical, 1 fluorite, and 1 short-wavelength refractive (SR) lens elements, elements with Nano Crystal and ARNEO coats, and a fluorine-coated front lens element)
  • 9-blade rounded diaphragm
  • Vibration Reduction (VR) optical stabilization
  • Internal focusing (IF lens)
  • Internal zooming
  • Multi-function OLED display ("lens information panel"), capable of showing aperture, focus distance and depth of field information
  • One customizable control ring at the back (aperture, ISO and exposure compensation functions can be assigned to it)
  • One L-Fn and four L-Fn2 customizable function buttons (for a total of 2 assignable functions)
  • A/M switch for autofocus/manual focus modes
  • Focus limiter switch (full - 5m)
  • With lens hood attached
    With lens hood attached
  • With lens hood attached
    With lens hood attached

Awards

The lens was awarded with the Red Dot Design Award 2021 as part of the "NIKKOR Z f/2.8 Zoom Lens Series",[8][9] and the Japan Institute of Design Promotion Good Design 2020 award.[10][11]

Sample images

  • At 71 mm, f/4
    At 71 mm, f/4
  • At 150 mm, f/4
    At 150 mm, f/4
  • At 165 mm, f/22
    At 165 mm, f/22
  • At 200 mm, f/2.8
    At 200 mm, f/2.8
  • At 200 mm, f/4.5
    At 200 mm, f/4.5
  • At 200 mm (cropped), f/4.5
    At 200 mm (cropped), f/4.5
  • At 200 mm, f/5.6
    At 200 mm, f/5.6
  • At 200 mm with TC-2.0x (400 mm), f/8
    At 200 mm with TC-2.0x (400 mm), f/8

See also

References

  1. ^ "NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S (S-Line) specifications". imaging.nikon.com. Nikon Corporation. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  2. ^ "Nikon releases the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S, a fast telephoto zoom lens for the Nikon Z mount system". Nikon Corporation. 2020-01-07. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  3. ^ "Nikon's 70-200 F2.8 for Z-mount to ship in February". dpreview.com. DPReview. 2020-01-07. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  4. ^ Burgett, Gannon (2020-01-31). "Update: Nikon's Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S lens is being delayed 'due to production reasons'". dpreview.com. DPReview. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  5. ^ "Z Teleconverters TC-1.4x and TC-2.0x Q&A - Nikon Knowledge Base". Nikon. 2024-10-15. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  6. ^ "Lenses Database - DXOMARK". www.dxomark.com. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  7. ^ "Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S Lens test: Great optical performance - dxomark". www.dxomark.com. 2021-08-09. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  8. ^ "Nikon products receive the "Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021"". nikon.com. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  9. ^ "Red Dot Design Award: NIKKOR Z f/2.8 Zoom Lens Series". red-dot.org. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  10. ^ "2020 Good Design Award - Interchangeable lenses (Nikon Corporation)". g-mark.org. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  11. ^ "Good Design Award (Japan Institute of Design Promotion)". nikon.com. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
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