Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S

Focal length: 70–200 mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Weight: 1440 g
Filter diameter: 77 mm
Min. focus distance: 50 cm
Length: 220 mm

Successor: Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S II

At a Glance

This full-frame telephoto zoom for Nikon Z covers 70-200 mm at a constant f/2.8, so the wide opening is available at every focal length. It has optical stabilization, focuses down to 50 cm and reaches 1:5 magnification. The dust- and drip-resistant design and a tripod collar suit outdoor work. It fits sports, wildlife, events and portraits at 1.44 kg.

Good for

Sports
Wildlife
Events
Portraits

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

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: 21
Groups: 18
Weight: 1,440 g (3.17 lb)
Filter diameter: 77 mm
Min. focus distance: 50 cm at 70 mm · 63 cm at 85 mm · 68 cm at 105 mm · 80 cm at 135 mm · 100 cm at 200 mm
Max. magnification: 1:5 (0.2×)
Length: 220 mm (8.66 in)
Diameter: 89 mm (3.5 in)
Released: August 2020

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 Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S fit?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S is a full-frame lens for Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 105-300 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon Z cameras

Full frame:: Nikon Z5IIC,Nikon ZR,Nikon Z5II,Nikon Z6III,Nikon Z8,Nikon Zf,Nikon Z9,Nikon Z5,Nikon Z6II,Nikon Z7II,Nikon Z6,Nikon Z7
APS-C:: Nikon Z50II,Nikon Z30,Nikon Z fc,Nikon Z50