Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR and Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Name Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Release Year 2004 2009
Release Date
MSRP N/A 2399 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 190 cm 140 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Maximum Aperture F2 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 21 elements  /  18 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Focal Length 200 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 124 mm 87 mm
Length 203 mm 209 mm
Weight 2900 gr 1540 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-31 HB-48
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A