Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8g IF-ED VR II

THIS CLASSIC NIKON LENS IS WONDERFULLY VERSATILE AND DELIVERS SUPERB IMAGE QUALITY

RELEASED: 2009 PRICE NEW: £2000/$2100 SECONDHAND PRICE: ‘Excellent’ £920/$950 ‘Good’ £750/$850 The combination of a 70200mm telephoto zoom range and fast, constant f/2.8 aperture makes this lens ideal for anything from sports and wildlife photography to portraiture and weddings. It has rocksolid build quality, based on a tough magnesium alloy barrel with extensive weather-seals. The ring-type ultrasonic AF system is blazing-fast and whisper-quiet, while the 3.5-stop VR system comes with switchable Normal and Active modes. Image quality is everything you’d expect from a top-notch, pro-grade Nikon lens, the optical path containing no less than seven ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements.

Key points 1. Normal/active VR

The 3.5-stop Vibration Reduction system has a Normal mode with auto panning detection.

2. Dual AF modes

Switchable AF modes include A/M and M/A, giving priority to AF or manual override.

3. Removable tripod foot

The tripod collar ring, for maintaining an ideal balance on a tripod or monopod, has an easily removable foot. Full-frame compatible: Yes Effective focal length (DX): 105-300mm Diaphragm blades: 9 blades Internal zoom/focus: Yes/yes Min focus distance: 1.4m Filter size: 77mm Dimensions: 87x206mm Weight: 1540g