Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G 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 70-200mm F4 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II .
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
| Name | Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR | Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F4 G 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 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
| Release Year | 2012 | 2009 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 1399 USD | 2399 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G 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 70-200mm F4 G 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 | 100 cm | 140 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
| Construction | 20 elements / 14 groups | 21 elements / 18 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
| Focal Length | 70-200 mm | 70-200 mm |
| Zoom Range | 130 mm | 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 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 78 mm | 87 mm |
| Length | 178 mm | 209 mm |
| Weight | 850 gr | 1540 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HB-60 | HB-48 |
| Tripod Collar |
Not included (but available as accessory) |
Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | A tripod mount can be bought separately ( RT-1 Tripod Collar ) |