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

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

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Product
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Name Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Release Year 1992 2010
Release Date
MSRP 1224 USD 5999 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
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 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
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 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
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 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 150 cm 190 cm
Maximum Magnification 8,3
Aperture
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Focal Length 80-200 mm 200 mm
Zoom Range 120 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 87 mm 124 mm
Length 187 mm 203 mm
Weight 1580 gr 2930 gr
Other
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-7 HK-31
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A