Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm F/2.8 VR S Lens - Brand New review

The Nikon Z 70-200mm f2.8 VR S may not be much better than its F-mount predecessor, the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f2.8E VR. But that is good news: the F-Nikkor was simply the best 70-200mm f2.8 zoom lens for Nikon cameras and still is an excellent lens.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm F/2.8 VR S Lens - Brand New review

Nikon is on a mission to prove the worth of its newest lens mount and the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S is a persuasive argument. It has fast, quiet focusing, a delightful build and absolutely superb image quality. The level of detail and sharpness across the frame is excellent.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm F/2.8 VR S Lens - Brand New review

The competition is strong if you're willing to use an FTZ adapter, but among mirrorless 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses,

Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S Review

Pro photographers using the Nikon Z mirrorless system will be happy with the Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S lens, but will pay a premium for the privilege. Nikon's first built-for-mirrorless pro zoom lens, the Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S ($2,599.95), is an important one. A quality telezoom is an almost required tool for event photography and reportage. The Z 70-200mm delivers the quality pros want—stabilized optics, an all-weather build, and compatibility with teleconverters—at a price that's in line with similar lenses for other systems. That's still substantial, especially for hobbyists, but it isn't avoidable for Z users, at least for now. We'll have to wait and see if Nikon releases a more affordable F4 edition, but it's not yet on the system roadmap.Made for Z Mirrorless Telephoto lenses are almost always a bit bulkier than shorter zooms and prime lenses, and the Z 70-200mm is no exception at 8.7 by 3.5 inches (HD) and 3.0 pounds. Canon's RF 70-200mm F2.8 is notably smaller (5.8 by 3.5 inches, 2.6 pounds), but gets there by telescoping out when zooming. Canon's take is unique in the industry, though. The Nikkor Z's internal zoom...

Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S (Review Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S)

A made-for-mirrorless zoom with impeccable optics and a sturdy build

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm F/2.8 VR S Lens - Brand New review

Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Z Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S lens good for?

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm F/2.8 VR S Lens - Brand New review

In this place I have to repeat the majority of my remarks from the test of the Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S. You get an impressive list of advantages and a rather short list of flaws – that's what we expect from a flagship journalistic lens.