Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Lens Reviews

One of the best lenses Nikon offers for Z series mirrorless cameras; let’s take a look at the Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f / 2.8 VR S lens reviews.  This is a a popular zoom among sports, event, and portrait photographers, the NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S from Nikon is an impressively versatile telephoto lens. 

Pro photographers using the Nikon Z mirrorless system is happy with the Nikkor Z 70–200mm F2.8 VR S lens. While a mirrorless lens, the Z 70-200 2.8 is designed for optical perfection, not small size. It’s actually bigger and heaver than the current AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 VR. 

The price of the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S ($2,596.95 – at B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon) .

From CameraLabs Verdict :

The Nikon Z 70-200mm f2.8 VR S may not be much better than its F-mount predecessor, the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f2.8E VR. But that is good news: the F-Nikkor was simply the best 70-200mm f2.8 zoom lens for Nikon cameras and still is an excellent lens. Nikon’s newest telephoto Z-Nikkor zoom improves slightly on some aspects of the F-Nikkor like FX-corner performance, loCA, focus-shift, focus-breathing, close-up performance. And – more substantially – on image stabilization. It may not be smaller and lighter than the old lens and its Bokeh may be a bit more nervous in some situations. But still: if you want the best 70-200mm zoom for your Nikon Z camera body, get the new Z 70-200mm f2.8 VR S: it comes Highly Recommended – if you can get a good copy!

Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Nikkor Field Test Summary

Below you can find highlights from the results of the detailed review by IR.

What They like most:

• Great build quality
• Useful OLED information panel
• Excellent sharpness overall
• Nice bokeh overall
• Good control of aberrations and fringing
• Impressive autofocus performance

What They dislike:

• Although not heavy, the lens is still pretty large
• Lens doesn’t come with a nice case
• Some issues in the corners
• Expensive

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Lens Specifications

• Product type: Telephoto zoom lens
• Mount: Nikon Z
• Format: Full-frame (FX)
• Focal length: 70-200mm
• Maximum aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum aperture: f/22
• Construction: 21 elements in 18 groups (including 6 ED lens elements, 2 aspherical elements, 1 fluorite element, 1 SR lens element
• Coatings: Nano Crystal and ARNEO coats, and a fluorine-coated front lens element
• Focusing system: Internal autofocusing
• Minimum focus distance: at 70mm: 0.5m / 1.64 ft, 85mm: 0.63m / 2.07ft, 105mm: 0.68m / 2.23ft, 135mm: 0.8m / 2.62ft, 200mm: 1.0m / 3.28ft from focal plane
• Maximum reproduction ratio: 0.2x
• Stabilisation: Yes
• Number of diaphragm blades: 9
• Filter size: 77mm
• Weight: 1440g / 3lb 2.8 oz with the tripod collar, 1360g 3lb without the tripod collar
• Diameter x length (extension from lens mount): 89 x 220mm / 3.6 x 8.7inches

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