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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F4G ED VR

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F4G ED VR

Focal length
70–200 mm
Aperture
f/4
Weight
850 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
100 cm
Length
178.5 mm

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At a Glance

The AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F4G ED VR is a telephoto zoom for Nikon F-mount on full frame. It keeps f/4 across the whole zoom range and has an optical stabilizer. A magnification of 0.27x and a 1 m minimum focus distance let it handle fairly close subjects. It weighs 850 g and suits sports, wildlife and landscapes.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape

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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/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
20
Groups
14
Weight
850 g (1.87 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
100 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:3.6 (0.27×)
Length
178.5 mm (7.03 in)
Diameter
78 mm (3.07 in)
Released
November 2012

Manufacturer data: nikonusa.com, nikon.com

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

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Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F4G ED VR fit?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F4G 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.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F4G ED VR compared

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

LensNikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F4G ED VRTokina AT-X 70-200mm F4 PRO FX VCM-SNIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VRNikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR
Focal length70-200 mm70-200 mm70-200 mm70-200 mm
Max. aperturef/4f/4f/2.8f/2.8
Weight850 g980 g1,430 g1,470 g
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm77 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance100 cm100 cm110 cm140 cm
Length178.5 mm168 mm202.5 mm215 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F4G ED VR: FAQ

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F4G ED VR have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F4G ED VR has autofocus.

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F4G ED VR have image stabilization?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F4G ED VR has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F4G ED VR weigh?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F4G ED VR weighs 850 g. It is 178.5 mm long with a diameter of 78 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F4G ED VR use?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F4G ED VR takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F4G ED VR focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F4G ED VR is 100 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F4G ED VR a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F4G 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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