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NIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VR

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS

NIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VR

Focal length
70–200 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
1430 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
110 cm
Length
202.5 mm
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At a Glance

The 70-200 mm for Nikon F-Mount and full frame keeps a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range. That allows shorter shutter times and a shallow depth of field. An optical stabilizer is built in, and the lens is compatible with teleconverters. It weighs 1.43 kg and focuses down to 1.1 m. It suits portraits, events, sports and wildlife.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Events
  • Portraits

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
70 mm
Max. focal length
200 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
22
Groups
18
Weight
1,430 g (3.15 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
110 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:4.8 (0.21×)
Length
202.5 mm (7.97 in)
Diameter
88.5 mm (3.48 in)
Announced
October 2016

Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com, nikon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the NIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VR fit?

The NIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VR is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 105-300 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

NIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VR compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensNIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VRNikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VRNikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR IISigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II
Focal length70-200 mm70-200 mm70-200 mm70-200 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight1,430 g1,470 g1,540 g1,390 g
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm77 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance110 cm140 cm140 cm100 cm
Length202.5 mm215 mm205.5 mm184 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesno
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NIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VR: FAQ

Does the NIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VR have autofocus?

Yes, the NIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VR has autofocus.

Does the NIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VR have image stabilization?

Yes, the NIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VR has optical image stabilization.

How much does the NIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VR weigh?

The NIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VR weighs 1,430 g. It is 202.5 mm long with a diameter of 88.5 mm.

What filter size does the NIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VR use?

The NIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VR takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the NIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VR focus?

The minimum focus distance of the NIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VR is 110 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the NIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VR a full-frame lens?

Yes, the NIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VR covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 105-300 mm in full-frame terms.

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