Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED

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Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED

📏 70-200mm 💡 f/2.8 🔌 Nikon F Mount 🔍 Zoom ⚖️ 1540g 📷 IS 🌧️ Sealed
MSRP $2,399

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Customer Reviews 35% 87.5
Technical Analysis 30% 69.8
Market Position 20% 65.0
Value Proposition 15% 70.5

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📖 Overview

The Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 is a professional-grade telephoto zoom, prized for its fast aperture and excellent image quality. It is ideal for sports, wildlife, and portrait photography where subject isolation is crucial. Its significant weight and price tag place it firmly in the realm of serious enthusiasts and professionals.

📸 Browse 24 real-world sample photos taken with this lens by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📋 Specifications

Focal Length 70-200mm
Max Aperture f/2.8
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Type Zoom
Mount Nikon F
AF Motor Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Image Stabilization Yes
Autofocus Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Min Focus Distance 140.0 cm
Max Magnification 0.12x
Elements / Groups 21 elements in 16 groups
Aperture Blades 9
Filter Diameter 77mm
Weight 1540g
Dimensions 87.0 x 205.5mm
Release Year 2009
MSRP $2,399

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🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED, sourced from SampleShots.

📷 Compatible Cameras

Native Mount

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