If you are a renowned optics producer with a new system you will try to offer in your line-up classic journalistic zoom lenses as fast as possible – we mean here, of course, lenses like a 24-70 mm and a 70-200 mm as fast as f/2.8. The Nikon full frame mirrorless system was launched in August 2018 and the first of lenses mentioned above we saw just several months later, in February 2019; it was the Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S we've already�tested. For the 70-200 mm f/2.8 you had to wait a bit longer because it was launched in January 2020. Despite the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic it hit the shelves very quickly but its price has been rather steep, reaching $2600. Have you ever wondered whether it was worth such an amount of money? We hope the following chapters will help you dispel your doubts. Please Support UsIf you enjoy our reviews and articles, and you want us to continue our work please, support our website by donating through PayPal. 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Lens Description: Spanning a versatile range of longer-than-normal focal lengths, the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR from Nikon is a portrait to telephoto zoom offering a bright f/2.8 constant maximum aperture, intuitive handling controls, and a sophisticated optical construction. This revised layout now includes six extra-low dispersion elements, as well as one fluorite element and one high refractive index element, to reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and sharpness. Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings further benefit image quality by reducing lens flare for improved contrast and color accuracy and fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements protect against dust, moisture, and smudging. Photography Life Review Summary: After thoroughly testing a few samples of the lens in a lab environment, I can confirm that Nikon has indeed made its best 70-200mm f/2.8 lens so far. The new Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL VR showed very impressive results when compared to its predecessor and at some focal lengths, the lens yielded sharpness numbers that were better at maximum aperture than most other Nikon lenses stopped down. This is an amazing achievement on behalf of Nikon engineers and something they should be applauded for. As of today, the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL VR is probably the best 70-200mm f/2.8 lens on the market in terms of sharpness. Combined with the incredibly fast and accurate autofocus motor (which tested out to be even faster than the already fast 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II), lack of focus breathing, lighter weight, improved coatings and better handling of vignetting and chromatic aberration, the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL VR could easily make it into any professional's camera bag as the top choice for many kinds of photographic needs. Read the full Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR Review by Photography Life. Lens Specifications* Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area Lens TypeZoom LensFocal Length70-200mmMount TypeNikon FFormatFull Frame / FXCompatible Format(s)Full Frame / APS-CCompatible with TeleconvertersYesZoom Ratio2.9xMaximum Reproduction Ratio0.21xVibration Reduction (Image Stabilization)YesAperture InformationAperture RingNoMaximim Aperturef/2.8Minimum Aperturef/22Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format)22°50'Minimum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format)8°Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)34°20'Minimum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)12°20'Optical InformationLens Elements22Lens Groups18Diaphragm Blades9 (Rounded)Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements6Special Glass Elements1x High Refractive Index ElementNano Crystal CoatYesSuper Integrated Coat (SIC)YesFluorine CoatingYesFluorite Elements1Focus InformationFocusAutofocusBuilt-in Focus MotorYesSilent Wave Motor (SWM)YesInternal FocusingYesMinimum Focus Distance3.6 ft. (1.1 m)Electronic DiaphragmYesDistance InformationYesFilter InformationFilter Size77mmAccepts Filter TypeScrew-onPhysical CharacteristicsWeather / Dust SealingYesMount MaterialMetalTripod CollarYesDimensions3.4 in. (88.5 mm) x 7.9 in. (202.5 mm)Weight50.5 oz. (1430 g)Other InformationAvailable in ColorsBlackSupplied AccessoriesLC-77 77 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap, LF-4 Rear Lens Cap, HB-78 Bayonet Hood, CL-M2 Lens Case Lens Construction MTF ChartSample Images |
