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

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

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Product
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Name Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20063
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Release Year 2016 2010
Release Date 2016-10-19
MSRP N/A 5999 USD
Last known price 1896 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
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 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 110 cm 190 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21 8,3
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Construction 22 elements  /  18 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 6 ED, 1 Fluorite, 1 HRI element + Nano Crystal & Fluorine coatings No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
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 Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 89 mm 124 mm
Length 203 mm 203 mm
Weight 1430 gr 2930 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-78 HK-31
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A