Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VRvsNikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
70-200mm / F2.8
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II
55-200mm / F4-5.6
83-300mm equiv.
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Which to choose
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
When the AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II suits you better
- Weight1130g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 55-200mm in a single lens
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/2.8E FL ED VR202.5mm long × 88.5mm diameter
- AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II83mm long × 70.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 55mm | +15mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 200mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F5.6 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 1.1m | 1.1m | — |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | 0.23× | −0.02x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 1.43kg | 300g | +1130g |
| Length | 202.5mm | 83mm | +119.5mm |
| Diameter | 88.5mm | 70.5mm | +18mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 52mm | +25mm |
| Released | 2016 | 2015 | +1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR relative to AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II
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