Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II.
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II |
| Name | Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR | Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II |
| Release Year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 1399 USD | 5999 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G 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 200mm F2 G 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 | 190 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 8,3 | |
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F2 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II |
| Construction | 20 elements / 14 groups | 13 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II |
| Focal Length | 70-200 mm | 200 mm |
| Zoom Range | 130 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| 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 200mm F2 G ED VR II |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 78 mm | 124 mm |
| Length | 178 mm | 203 mm |
| Weight | 850 gr | 2930 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HB-60 | HK-31 |
| 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 ) |