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

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

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Product
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Name Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Release Year 1993 2003
Release Date
MSRP 1794 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
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 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 50 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
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 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Construction 13 elements  /  8 groups 21 elements  /  15 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-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 No Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 76 mm 87 mm
Length 104 mm 215 mm
Weight 1190 gr 1470 gr
Other
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HN-30 HB-29
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A