Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II vs Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II and Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Release Year 2010 2012
Release Date
MSRP 5999 USD 1399 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
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 ED VR II
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
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 100 cm
Maximum Magnification 8,3
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 20 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
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 II
Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 124 mm 78 mm
Length 203 mm 178 mm
Weight 2930 gr 850 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-31 HB-60
Tripod Collar Included Not included
(but available as accessory)
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other A tripod mount can be bought separately ( RT-1 Tripod Collar )