Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED vs Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED and Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR.

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Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Name Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20063
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Release Year 1992 2016
Release Date 2016-10-19
MSRP 1224 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1896 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
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 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
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 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Yes
Motor Type N/A Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 150 cm 110 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21
Aperture
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
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 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Construction 16 elements  /  11 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 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Focal Length 80-200 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 120 mm 130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 87 mm 89 mm
Length 187 mm 203 mm
Weight 1580 gr 1430 gr
Other
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
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-7 HB-78
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A