Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II Lens (Nikon Z)

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II is the definitive evolution of the professional workhorse telephoto zoom. Redesigned from the ground up for the Z-mount, this “Version II” focuses on three pillars: drastic weight reduction, unparalleled autofocus speed, and elite S-Line optical clarity. It is the lightest 70-200mm f/2.8 Nikon has ever produced, making it the ultimate tool for sports, weddings, and wildlife photographers who demand peak performance without the physical strain.

Unprecedented Portability
26% Lighter Design: Weighing just 2.2 lb (without foot), this lens is over 12 oz lighter than its predecessor. Combined with a 0.5″ shorter profile, it offers significantly better balance for all-day handheld shooting.

Internal Zoom & Focus: The lens maintains a constant physical length regardless of zoom or focus position, ensuring consistent handling and better weather resistance.

Arca-Swiss Compatible Foot: The redesigned tripod foot features a built-in Arca-type dovetail, allowing you to slide the lens directly into compatible tripod heads without needing extra plates.

“Silky Swift” Autofocus & 6-Stop VR
VCM Focusing System: Utilizing a Voice Coil Motor (VCM) that uses magnets instead of gears, this system is 3.5x faster and 17.5x more precise than the previous generation. It tracks subjects with incredible tenacity, even while zooming.

6-Stop Vibration Reduction: The improved VR system provides up to 6 stops of compensation, allowing for tack-sharp handheld shots at much slower shutter speeds.

Optimized for Video: The VCM motor is nearly silent, and the optical design virtually eliminates focus breathing, ensuring your composition stays stable during focus racks.

Elite S-Line Optics
Sophisticated Glass Layout: Features a complex array of Fluorite, SR, Super ED, and Aspherical ED elements to eliminate color fringing and aberrations while delivering corner-to-corner sharpness.

Advanced Coatings: Nikon’s Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat provide the industry’s highest level of anti-reflective performance, maintaining deep contrast even in direct backlight.

Dreamy Bokeh: An 11-blade rounded diaphragm and refined aspherical manufacturing produce incredibly smooth, natural transitions and circular out-of-focus highlights.

Professional Handling & Durability
Customizable Control Ring: Features a new On/Off click switch, allowing you to choose between tactile clicks for aperture changes or silent, smooth rotation for video.

Dual L-Fn Buttons: Two programmable buttons allow you to trigger AF lock, tracking, or playback without taking your hand off the lens.

Weather-Sealed Construction: Fully sealed against dust and moisture, with a fluorine coating on the front element that repels water and fingerprints.

Technical Specifications
Mount: Nikon Z-Mount (Full-Frame)

Aperture: Constant f/2.8 to f/22

Minimum Focus: 1.25′ (at 70mm)

Filter Size: 77mm

Weight: 2.2 lb (1.0 kg)

SAFETY NOTE: This lens contains powerful magnets. Do not use this product if you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device.