Features

Fast f/2.8 Zoom-NIKKOR lens

Perfect for sports, photojournalism and wildlife photography.

7 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements

Offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings.

Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)

Enhances light transmission and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare.

Rounded 9-blade diaphragm

Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements.

Focuses to 4.6 feet

Close focusing provided throughout the entire zoom range for extended versatility.

Fully compatible with Nikon TC-14E II, TC-17E II and TC-20E II (III) Teleconverters.

Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture.

Nano Crystal Coat

Further reduces ghosting and flare for even greater image clarity.

Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)

Enables fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus.

Internal Focus (IF)

Provides fast and quiet autofocus without changing the length of the lens, retaining subject-working distance through the focus range.

M/A focus mode switch

Enables quick response to changing situations between manual and autofocus operation.

Flower-shaped lens hood

Included HB-48 lens hood—shades the objective from unwanted, image-degrading light.

Sample Images

• Mount Type

  Nikon F-Bayonet

• Focal Length Range

  70-200mm

• Zoom Ratio

  2.9x

• Maximum Aperture

  f/2.8

• Minimum Aperture

  f/22

• Format

  FX/35mm

• Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)

  22°50'

• Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)

  8°

• Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)

  34°20'

• Minimum Angle of View (FX-format)

  12°20'

• Maximum Reproduction Ratio

  0.25x

• Lens Elements

  21

• Lens Groups

  16

• Compatible Format(s)

  FX
  DX
  FX in DX Crop Mode
  35mm Film

• VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

  Yes

• Diaphragm Blades

  9

• Distance Information

  Yes

• Nano Crystal Coat

  Yes

• ED Glass Elements

  7

• Super Integrated Coating

  Yes

• Autofocus

  Yes

• AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

  Yes

• Internal Focusing

  Yes

• Minimum Focus Distance

  4.6 ft. (1.4m)

• Focus Mode

  Auto
  Manual
  Auto/Manual

• G-type

  Yes

• Filter Size

  77mm

• Accepts Filter Type

  Screw-on

• Dimensions

  (Approx.) 3.4x8.1 in. (Diameter x Length)
  87x205.5mm (Diameter x Length)

• Weight

  (Approx.) 54.3 oz. (1540g)

• Supplied Accessories

  • HB-48 Bayonnet Hood

  • CL-M2 Case

  • 77mm lens cap

  • LF-1 Rear lens cap