When it comes to unrivalled optical excellence and versatility, the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm*1 f/2.8E FL ED VR knows no bounds. Its lightweight design stems from advanced NIKKOR optics housed in magnesium-alloy, allowing for agile shooting in diverse situations from sports, wildlife, fashion, portraits to everyday subjects. Geared for creative control, it boasts a groundbreaking Vibration Reduction system providing an effect equivalent to a shutter speed 4.0 stops*2 faster in NORMAL mode. With a maximum aperture of f/2.8 throughout its entire focal range, improved autofocus and enhanced tracking performance, this extraordinary fast telephoto zoom lens is the definitive choice for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
FAST F/2.8 TELEPHOTO ZOOM WITH REDUCED WEIGHT ENABLES HIGHLY AGILE SHOOTING IN DIVERSE SITUATIONS
The AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR, an FX-format compatible, telephoto zoom lens with a fixed maximum aperture of f/2.8 throughout the entire zoom range, realizes a lightweight body for a large-aperture lens featuring professional specifications. The employment of one fluorite and one HRI lens elements as well as magnesium-alloy parts makes the lens lighter than the current AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II by approx. 110 g. This lighter weight can assist photographers by reducing their fatigue, allowing them to maintain their concentration even in tense situations on location at professional shoots. The fluorite lens element featuring a light specific gravity employed for the front side of the lens causes the lens’ center of gravity to shift to the camera side, achieving stable, well-balanced holding. The HRI lens element is another factor in attaining both the lightweight body and high optical performance. In addition, the rugged, durable and precisely crafted magnesium alloy employed for the lens barrel components also greatly contributes to a considerable weight reduction from the current model.
Designed for movement, the Vibration Reduction (VR) system of the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR delivers an effect equivalent to a shutter speed 4.0 stops*2 faster in NORMAL mode for steadier shots during handheld shooting. Its Vibration Reduction (VR) ‘SPORT’ mode also provides a stable viewfinder image even when tracking randomly moving subjects during high-speed continuous shooting, which is especially effective when shooting sporting events.
The lens structure provides weather-resistant performance with anti-dust and waterdrop-resistant capabilities. Movable parts and other sections are sealed to protect the inside of the lens against dust and water droplets. In addition, Nikon’s original fluorine coat applied to the extreme front surface, providing high antifouling performance and peel-resistant properties, contributes to more reliable shooting with easier maintenance. These elements allow photographers to continue shooting even under unpredictable conditions such as unforeseen dust or sudden light rain. Fluorine coat is also effective for capturing clearer images due to its high antireflective effect. The weather-resistant performance combined with the reduced weight makes this lens highly agile equipment that supports shooting in diverse environments.
ENHANCED OPTICAL PERFORMANCE WITH A NEWLY DEVELOPED OPTICAL SYSTEM AND THE ADOPTION OF FLUORITE, ED GLASS, HRI LENS AND NANO CRYSTAL COAT
The AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR provides high resolution images across the entire frame almost throughout the zoom range. The fluorite lens element featuring a high transmission rate and effective anomalous dispersion properties achieves outstanding chromatic aberration correction performance within the visible light spectrum, resulting in excellent image rendering. Six ED glass elements also reduce chromatic aberration that causes color fringing for stunning sharpness and contrast, while a High Refractive Index (HRI) lens element offering superb aberration-correction effects with a single element corrects curvature of field and spherical aberration simultaneously.
Furthermore, Nano Crystal Coat, an antireflective coating that employs an extra-low refractive index coating featuring ultra-fine, nano-sized crystal particles, effectively minimizes ghost and flare effects even for difficult scenes such as when light enters the lens diagonally, producing clearer images. In addition to the high optical performance achieved through these factors, this lens enables exquisite image expression emphasizing the main subject by utilizing a shallow depth of field and the large background blur that can be attained with a fast zoom lens featuring f/2.8 for up to 200 mm.
IMPROVED VIBRATION REDUCTION (VR) FUNCTION THAT INCORPORATES SPORT MODE
SPORT mode, employed as an option of the VR function, is especially effective when shooting sports in which subjects are radically moving. A stable viewfinder image can be provided even when tracking randomly moving subjects during high-speed continuous shooting handheld. When SPORT mode is activated, continuous shooting frame rate and release time lag are not affected. Compared to the current AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II, VR performance immediately after the power-on has been greatly improved with the VR function activated by half-pressing of the shutter-release button right after the power is turned on, instantly enabling a stable viewfinder image and fine resulting images with maximized blur-reduction effect. Also, in NORMAL mode, the VR system provides an effect equivalent to a shutter speed 4.0 stops* faster.
* Based on CIPA Standard; this value is achieved when attached to digital SLR cameras equipped with a full-size image sensor, with zoom set at the maximum telephoto position.
IMPROVED AF DRIVE AND AF TRACKING PERFORMANCE, AND STABLE AE WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC DIAPHRAGM
With the employment of a newly developed algorithm, barrel vibration transmitted to the hands and sound caused when the AF drive starts/stops are remarkably reduced and suppressed. Also, AF tracking performance for continuous shooting of subjects with unpredictable movement, such as those slightly moving, moving at random speeds or approaching the camera at high speed, is improved. In addition, for enhanced AE control, an electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism is adopted to attain more precise auto-exposure control even during high-speed continuous shooting.
SHORTENED MINIMUM FOCUS DISTANCE AND INCREASED MAXIMUM REPRODUCTION RATIO
The minimum focus distance is shortened from the 1.4 m of the current AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II to 1.1 m. Also, the maximum reproduction ratio is increased from the current 0.11x to 0.21x for evolved performance. As a result, you can get much closer to subjects for focusing, enabling photographic expression similar to close-up shooting.
SMOOTH OPERABILITY HAS BEEN REALIZED WITH THE CAREFULLY ASSESSED LENS DESIGN
The zoom ring, that is more frequently used than the focus ring, has been relocated to the front side, ensuring well-balanced, comfortable holding during shooting. A difference in level provided on the knurled rubber covering the zoom ring also contributes to stable holding and zooming. Four focus function buttons, newly employed for this lens, are positioned at the top, bottom, left and right at 90° intervals, making it possible to press any of them in diverse lens holding situations regardless of the camera orientation. Also, using the “Lens focus function buttons” menu of the D5, D4S, D810, D810A and D500, the functions activated with a press of the focus function buttons of the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR can be changed, providing quick response to variable shooting situations. The highly durable tripod collar ring incorporating bearings enables quick and smooth switching between horizontal and vertical orientation. For comfortable handheld shooting, the tripod collar can be detached to reduce weight.
