Overview

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II is a professional telephoto zoom with excellent optics, offering improved sharpness, reduced ghosting and flare thanks to Nano Crystal Coat, and less vignetting on full-frame compared to its predecessor. It is built like a tank with a metal barrel and weather sealing, but is large and heavy (3.4 lb). Autofocus is fast, silent, and accurate. A noted weakness is that effective focal length reduces at close distances. It suits professional sports, wildlife, and portrait photographers who need ruggedness and top image quality.