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 The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8G ED VR II was declared in September 2009, as the second version of the organization's expert continuous quick telezoom. It's the heir to the AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8G ED VR which came out up in 2003, and has an entirely remastered visual program designed to go with the requirements of the newest top excellent FX structure camcorders such as the D3X, along with an enhanced beveled reduce program which Nikon statements provides up to four prevents support.

The optics, as we'd predict for this kind of relationships, are quite unique, with 21 components in 16 categories. No less than 7 of these are designed from Extra-Low Distribution (ED) cup to reduce aberrations, and Nikon's newest New mp3 gamer new mp3 gamer new ipod nano Amazingly Defending is used to fight dimension. One managing enhancement is the addition of a new A/M concentrate strategy, which prevents unique actions of the concentrate team from overriding the auto-focus while it's managing. The growth is appropriate for an identified program vehicle relationships, with a gun gun gun barrel that's created from vitamin nutrient mineral magnesium metal like the methods of Nikon's pro-level DSLRs, and comprehensive finishing against wetness and dirt.

The 'VR II' has an enhanced objectives to remain up to, as its forerunner was considered quite well best-in-class on DX structure methods. But with the move to full-frame 'FX' receptors, its disadvantages towards the benefits of the picture place at more time primary actions became somewhat revealed, with uncommonly smooth aspects even at little apertures, and significant vignetting begin up. So the Nikon actual (and moreover its expert personal base) will be expecting that the new design can cope with these issues on complete kind, without considerably reducing performance on little indication structure. So let's see if Nikon has obtained this purpose.

Headline features

• 70-200mm focal length range; fast f/2.8 constant maximum aperture
• Optical image stabilization � 4 stops with automatic panning detection and 'active' mode
• Ring-type ultrasonic focusing with full-time manual override
• F mount for Nikon and Fuji DX and FX format DSLRS

Angle of view

The pictures below illustrate the focal length range from wide to telephoto, on FX (35mm full-frame) and DX (APS-C) camera bodies:

70mm (full frame)	200mm (full frame)

70mm (DX; 105mm equivalent)	200mm (DX; 300mm equivalent)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8G ED VR II specifications

Street price	� US: $2330 � UK: �1700
Date introduced	July 2009
Maximum format size	35mm full frame
Focal length	70-200mm
35mm equivalent focal length (APS-C)	105-300mm
Diagonal Angle of view (FF)	34� - 12�
Diagonal Angle of view (APS-C)	23� - 8�
Maximum aperture	F2.8
Minimum aperture	F22
Lens Construction	� 21 elements / 16 groups � 7 ED elements
Number of diaphragm blades	9, rounded
Minimum focus	1.4m
Maximum magnification	0.12x at 200mm
AF motor type	� Ring-type ultrasonic � Full-time manual focus - A/M and M/A modes
Focus method	Internal
Zoom method	Internal
Image stabilization	� 4 stops claimed � Auto panning detection � Active mode
Filter thread	� 77mm � Does not rotate on focus
Supplied accessories	� Front and rear caps � HB-48 Hood � CL-M4 Lens Pouch
Weight	1540g (3.4 lb)
Dimensions	87mm diameter x 209mm length (3.4 x 8.2 in)
Lens Mount	Nikon F only
Other	� Dust and moisture sealing � Reports focus distance information to camera body

* Supplied accessories may differ in each country or area

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