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

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Product
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20063
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Release Year 2003 2016
Release Date 2016-10-19
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1896 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL 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 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 150 cm 110 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Construction 21 elements  /  15 groups 22 elements  /  18 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 6 ED, 1 Fluorite, 1 HRI element + Nano Crystal & Fluorine coatings
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Focal Length 70-200 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 87 mm 89 mm
Length 215 mm 203 mm
Weight 1470 gr 1430 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-29 HB-78
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A