Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR vs Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR and Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Name Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Release Year 2012 1992
Release Date
MSRP 1399 USD 1224 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
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 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
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 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 100 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Construction 20 elements  /  14 groups 16 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Focal Length 70-200 mm 80-200 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 120 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 78 mm 87 mm
Length 178 mm 187 mm
Weight 850 gr 1580 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-60 HB-7
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 )