Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VRvsNikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR
70-200mm / F4
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AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
70-200mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR suits you better
- Weight580g lighter, so easier to carry
When the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR178.5mm long × 78mm diameter
- AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR202.5mm long × 88.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 70mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 200mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | — | F22 | No data |
| Min focus distance | 1m | 1.1m | −0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.27× | 0.21× | +0.06x |
| Aperture blades | — | 9blades | No data |
| Weight | 850g | 1.43kg | −580g |
| Length | 178.5mm | 202.5mm | −24mm |
| Diameter | 78mm | 88.5mm | −10.5mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 77mm | −10mm |
| Released | 2012 | 2016 | −4year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR relative to AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR
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AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
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