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

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.

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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
Name Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
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
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
Release Year 2012 2003
Release Date
MSRP 1399 USD N/A
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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
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
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
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 150 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
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
Construction 20 elements  /  14 groups 21 elements  /  15 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
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
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
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 78 mm 87 mm
Length 178 mm 215 mm
Weight 850 gr 1470 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-60 HB-29
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 )