Nikon's 'Mark II' 70-200mm telezoom fixes the corner sharpness and vignetting problems suffered by the previous version on full frame bodies, while updating to the latest and greatest VR system. It's an equally accomplished performer on both DX and FX that will satisfy the most demanding of photographers.

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News story, Apr 29, 2013

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F2.8G VR II Lens Review

Review, Feb 25, 2010

Nikon releases AF-S 70-200mm F/2.8G ED VR II

News story, Jul 30, 2009

Quick specs

Lens type	Zoom lens
Focal length	70–200 mm
Image stab.	Yes (VR II, up to 4 stops claimed)
Lens mount	Nikon F (FX)
Max aperture	F2.8
Min aperture	F22.0
Min focus	1.40 m (55.12″)
Weight	1540 g (3.40 lb)
Length	209 mm (8.23″)

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Our review

Nikon's 'Mark II' 70-200mm telezoom fixes the problems suffered by the previous version on full frame bodies, while updating to the latest and greatest VR system. It's an equally accomplished performer on both DX and FX that will satisfy the most demanding of photographers.

Good for: Professional shooters and advanced amateurs demanding the finest optical performance available in a telephoto zoom

Not so good for: Anyone who values portability and convenience over all-out image quality

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 G ED VR II Lens●

$2,396.95

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Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Nikkor Zoom Lens For Nikon Digital SLR Cameras	$2,346.00
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Nikkor Zoom Lens For Nikon Digital SLR Cameras	$2,346.00
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras	$2,328.69
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens	$1,818.00
Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Lens	$879.99
Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens	$1,996.95
Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8D ED AF Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras	$1,099.00
Nikon 300mm f/2.8G AF-S ED VR II Nikkor Super Telephoto Prime Lens	$5,799.00
Nikon 60mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Micro-Nikkor Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras	Too low to display
Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras	$669.95
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II AF-S ED-IF Zoom-Nikkor Lens with 3 UV/FLD/CPL Filters + Tripod + Accessory Kit for D3100, D3200, D5100, D5200, D7000, D7100, D600, D800, D4 Digital SLR Cameras	$2,399.95

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