Nikon 70-200mm AF-S Nikkor f2.8G ED VR II Lens

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens offers re-designed optics for exceptional image quality and increased Vibration Reduction capability. The VRII technology enables photographers to shoot at shutter speeds up to 3.5 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. The lens can be used in one of two modes: Normal for everyday shooting; and Active, which minimises vibration.

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

• Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture
• Vibration reduction (VR) equivalent to increases in shutter speed by 3.5 stops
• 70-200mm zoom range
• Nano Crystal coat reduces ghost and flare
• 7 ED glass elements to minimize chromatic aberration
• A Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for smooth and quiet autofocus
• Three focus modes built in: M, M/A, A/M
• Closest focusing distance: 1.4 m
• Rubber mount seal
• 9 blade aperture diaphragm for natural blur characteristics

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Nikon Terminology Breakdown:

VR = Vibration Reduction
A Nikon in-lens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Lenses that offer VR will feature the abbreviation VR on the lens barrel.

SWM = Silent Wave Motor
AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor, which represents a significant advance in AF lens technology.

ED = Extra-Low Dispersion Glass
An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.

M/A = Manual/Automatic
Select NIKKOR lenses have a focusing mode which allows switching from automatic to manual focusing with virtually no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens.

IF = Internal Focusing System
A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.

N = Nano Crystal Coat
An anti-reflective coating developed by Nikon that virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections across a wide range of wavelengths. Nano Crystal Coat solves ghost effects caused by red light and effectively reduces ghost and flare caused by light entering the lens diagonally.

A-M = Auto-Manual Mode
Thanks to a mechanism incorporated in the lens barrel, smooth focusing operation in Manual focus mode is realized in the same way as users have become accustomed to with conventional manual-focus lenses by adding an appropriate torque to the focus ring.