Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR and Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Release Year 2003 2004
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 150 cm 190 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Construction 21 elements  /  15 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Focal Length 70-200 mm 200 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 87 mm 124 mm
Length 215 mm 203 mm
Weight 1470 gr 2900 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-29 HK-31
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A