Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR vs Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR and Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Name Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Release Year 2003 1993
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1794 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Macro
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 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
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 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 150 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Construction 21 elements  /  15 groups 13 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
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
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 87 mm 76 mm
Length 215 mm 104 mm
Weight 1470 gr 1190 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-29 HN-30
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A