NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II

Main Specifications

• Lens Mount: Nikon Z Mount
• Format: FX / Full-Frame
• Lens Series: S-Line
• Focal Length: 70–200mm
• Maximum Aperture: Constant f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Construction: 18 Elements in 16 Groups
• ED Glass Elements: 1
• Super ED Glass Elements: 1
• Aspherical ED Glass Elements: 1
• Aspherical Lens Elements: 2
• Fluorite Lens Elements: 1
• SR Lens Elements: 1
• Meso Amorphous Coat: Yes
• ARNEO Coat: Yes
• Fluorine-Coated Front Lens Element: Yes

Angle of View

• FX Format: 34°20′–12°20′
• DX Format: 22°50′–8°
• DX / 35mm-Equivalent Focal Length: Not specified on the Nikon Global official specifications. No equivalent focal length has been calculated or inferred.

Focusing

• Focusing System: Internal Focusing (IF)
• AF System: Multi-Focusing System
• AF Drive: Silky Swift Voice Coil Motor (SSVCM)
• Minimum Focus Distance at 70mm: 0.38m / 1.25ft
• Minimum Focus Distance at 85mm: 0.38m / 1.25ft
• Minimum Focus Distance at 105mm: 0.50m / 1.64ft
• Minimum Focus Distance at 135mm: 0.60m / 1.97ft
• Minimum Focus Distance at 200mm: 0.80m / 2.63ft
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 0.3× at 70mm

Nikon states that the SSVCM-based multi-focusing system provides fast and accurate autofocus while significantly reducing noise and vibration.

Vibration Reduction

• Built-In Optical VR: Yes
• VR Effect: Up to 5.5 Stops
• Synchro VR: Up to 6.0 Stops with a Compatible Camera*

*Based on the CIPA 2024 Standard. Nikon's measurement is based on yaw/pitch/roll correction performance with the Z6III attached, at the telephoto end in NORMAL mode.

Aperture & Filter

• Maximum Aperture: Constant f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Diaphragm Blades: 11
• Diaphragm: Rounded Diaphragm Opening
• Filter Size: 77mm
• Filter Thread Pitch: P = 0.75mm

Internal Zoom Design

• Zoom Mechanism: Internal Zoom
• Lens Length While Zooming: Remains consistent
• Balance: Nikon states that the internal zoom mechanism minimizes shifts in the centre of gravity while zooming, helping maintain balance when used on a gimbal.

Video Features

• Internal Zoom: Helps maintain balance when changing focal lengths
• Focus Breathing: Nikon states that focus breathing is minimized for smoother, more natural-looking transitions.
• AF Noise and Vibration: Significantly reduced by the SSVCM autofocus system.

Teleconverter Compatibility

• Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4x: Compatible
• Z TELECONVERTER TC-2.0x: Compatible

Protection & Design

• S-Line: Yes
• Dust- and Moisture-Resistant Sealing: Yes*
• Fluorine-Coated Front Element: Yes
• Meso Amorphous Coat: Yes
• ARNEO Coat: Yes

*Nikon states that the lens is not guaranteed to be dust- and drip-resistant in all situations and under all conditions.

Dimensions & Weight

• Maximum Diameter: Approx. 90mm
• Length: Approx. 208mm from the camera lens mount flange
• Weight with Tripod Collar Ring: Approx. 1,180g
• Weight with Protective Cover: Approx. 1,030g
• Weight without Tripod Collar Ring and Protective Cover: Approx. 998g