Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200 mm f/2.8 VR S
lens model
The Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200 mm f/2.8 VR S is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens with a constant aperture of f/2.8, manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.
Introduction
The lens was introduced on January 7, 2020. Originally set to be shipped on February 14, 2020, Nikon delayed the release due to production reasons. The lens comes with a bayonet-type lens hood (HB-92). The lens is compatible with teleconverters Z TC-1.4x and Z TC-2.0x.
The lens achieved a DXOMark score of 38.
Features
70-200 mm focal length (approximately equivalent field of view of a 105-300 mm lens when used on a DX format camera)
S-Line lens
"Multi-focusing" autofocus system using a stepping motor (STM), dedicated focus-by-wire manual focus ring
21 elements in 18 groups (including 6 ED glass, 2 aspherical, 1 fluorite, and 1 short-wavelength refractive (SR) lens elements, elements with Nano Crystal and ARNEO coats, and a fluorine-coated front lens element)
9-blade rounded diaphragm
Vibration Reduction (VR) optical stabilization
Internal focusing (IF lens)
Internal zooming
Multi-function OLED display ("lens information panel"), capable of showing aperture, focus distance and depth of field information
One customizable control ring at the back (aperture, ISO and exposure compensation functions can be assigned to it)
One L-Fn and four L-Fn2 customizable function buttons (for a total of 2 assignable functions)
A/M switch for autofocus/manual focus modes
Focus limiter switch (full - 5m)
Awards
The lens was awarded with the Red Dot Design Award 2021 as part of the "NIKKOR Z f/2.8 Zoom Lens Series", and the Japan Institute of Design Promotion Good Design 2020 award.
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