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NikkorCinema·NIKON Z mount
Nikkor Z 70-200mm F/2.8 VR S
Specifications01
MountNIKON Z
Focal length70-200mm
Max aperturef/2.8
TypeCinema · Zoom
Weight1360 g
Filter size77 mm
Physical length200 mm
Min focus distance1 m
Aperture blades9
Optical elements21
Groups18
Lens hoodpetal-shaped, bayonet mount, supplied
Additional Info02
Category["Nikon Z (Full Format)"]
Review AuthorKlaus
Other Featurescontrol ring
dust- and drip-resistant
detachable tripod foot
2x Fn buttons
OLED Display
image stabilizer w/ 5.5 f-stops gain
Compatible w/ 1.4x and 2x converters
Review VerdictThe Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S may not be the latest interpretation of the medium-tele lens topic, but it's still a great performer. It's capable of producing consistently high-quality results across the focal length range, even at f/2.8. Axial CAs are basically absent which is surprising, really. Auto-correction handles most of the slight imperfections like lateral CAs, distortions and vignetting. The bokeh is very smooth although out-of-focus highlights could be a bit "cleaner". The Nikkor has a tank-like build quality but it's also not the most lightweight lens to carry around. The AF is fast. However, the AF has been improved significantly in the new Mk II version thus if you are into action photography you should probably consider the new one. While the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S may be an older lens by now, it's still not obsolete in terms of performance. On the contrary. Thus, unless you really require the improvements that Nikon applied in the Mk II, it's still a "highly recommended" lens in our book. Support us by shopping at: * Amazon Europe * B&H * Adorama * KEH (used gear)
Review Published2026-06-23T00:13:06+00:00
Optical Construction21 elements in 18 groups (6x ED, 2x aspherical, 1x fluorite, 1x SR lens)
Nano Crystal and ARNEO coats
fluorine-coated front lens element
Summary02
Nikon Z NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S is a standard zoom telephoto lens for Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras, suitable for portraits and general indoor/outdoor use with constant f/2.8 aperture and optical image stabilization.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere can this lens be adapted?
The Nikon Z mount has a flange distance of 16 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work
- Native lenses set the aperture, and often the focus, electronically. On a plain adapter they do not work. Use an electronic adapter made for this pair; for many pairs nobody makes one. Fully manual lenses are the exception.
- Nikon Z DX lenses cover APS-C only.
- Nikon ZNative
No plain adapter reaches infinity focus on: Sony E, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, L-Mount, Micro Four Thirds, Fujifilm G (GFX), Canon EF-M, Canon EF, Nikon F.
Sources03
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Other Mounts03
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