Nikon 200mm f/2G ED AF-S VR II
Nikon 200mm f/2G ED AF-S VR II
The Nikon 200mm f/2G ED AF-S VR II is a very fast telephoto lens for Nikon F-mount cameras. If you need a fast-aperture telephoto lens, this is arguably the best available. Key features include:
Exceptional image quality
Four-stop vibration reduction
Fast, nearly silent autofocus and full-time manual focus
Excellent for portraiture and sports photography
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Q & A
“G” is a reference to a G-Type lens and is distinguishable from a standard D-Type lens by its lack of an aperture control ring. G-Type lenses relay distance information to compatible DSLRs like a D-Type lens but rely wholly on electronic aperture control through a camera body.
“ED” stands for “Extra-Low Dispersion” Glass and is a reference to specialized glass used for the correction of chromatic aberrations.
“AF-S” refers to Auto Focus that features Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor or “SWM.”
“VR” or “Vibration Reduction” is a reference to Nikon’s proprietary in-lens image stabilization.
“II” is commonly mistaken as a second version of VR but is actually a reference to the second generation of this particular lens.
Specifications
| Angle of View | 12 degrees |
| Aperture | f2-22 |
| Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Compatibility | Crop and Full Frame |
| Diameter | 4.9" |
| Dimensions | Length: 8" |
| Filter Size | 52.0mm |
| Filter Style | Drop-in |
| Focal Length | 200.0-200.0 |
| Focusing System | Internal, Silent Wave motor, A-F switch, FT manual, electronic preset |
| Groups/Elements | 9/13 |
| Hood Included | Yes |
| Hood Type | HK-31 |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Item Type | Lens |
| Lens Type | Supertelephoto and Telephoto |
| Low Dispersion Elements | 4 |
| Max Aperture | 2.0 |
| Maximum Magnification | .12x |
| Minimum Aperture | 22.0 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 6.2feet |
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Weather Resistant | Yes |
| Weight | 6.5 lbs. |
Includes
- Nikon 200mm f/2G
- Rear cap
- Slip-on front cap
- Strap
- Drop-in UV filter
- HK-31 hood
- Lens bag
Specifications
| Angle of View | 12 degrees |
| Aperture | f2-22 |
| Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Compatibility | Crop and Full Frame |
| Diameter | 4.9" |
| Dimensions | Length: 8" |
| Filter Size | 52.0mm |
| Filter Style | Drop-in |
| Focal Length | 200.0-200.0 |
| Focusing System | Internal, Silent Wave motor, A-F switch, FT manual, electronic preset |
| Groups/Elements | 9/13 |
| Hood Included | Yes |
| Hood Type | HK-31 |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Item Type | Lens |
| Lens Type | Supertelephoto and Telephoto |
| Low Dispersion Elements | 4 |
| Max Aperture | 2.0 |
| Maximum Magnification | .12x |
| Minimum Aperture | 22.0 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 6.2feet |
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Weather Resistant | Yes |
| Weight | 6.5 lbs. |
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