Name: Nikon 200mm f/2G IF-ED AF-S NIKKOR VR II Lens
Brand: Nikon
SKU: NK2002U
Price: 5696.95 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.8 (24 reviews)

Nikon 200mm f/2G IF-ED AF-S NIKKOR VR II Lens

Nikon 200mm F/2

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Top Rated Gear: Nikon 200mm f/2G IF-ED AF-S NIKKOR VR II Lens Color: Black

Trusted by countless professionals, the ultra-fast AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II prime lens has captured exceptional moments in sports, music, theater and studio portraiture. Incorporating the superior optical design and features of its predecessor plus Nikon's second generation Vibration Reduction (VR II) imagestablization system with tripod detection mode, Nano Crystal Coat (N) for minimal ghosting and lens flare and much more, the AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II is the lens of choice for serious photographers who want to produce razor-sharp images under the most demanding conditions.  The upgraded AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II produces razor-sharp images under the most demanding conditions including indoor sports, concerts, theater, wildlife, portraiture and more. Its ultra-fast f/2 maximum aperture renders shallow depth-of-field with beautiful background blur (bokeh) and is ideal for photographers seeking to freeze movement with fast shutter speeds in low lighting conditions.  The AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II produces action-freezing, razor-sharp images, even in the most demanding conditions. Nikon VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization provides 3.0 stops* of blur free handheld shooting, assuringdramatically sharper still images and HD video capture. Nano Crystal Coat (N) reduces ghosting and internal lens flare across a wide range of wavelengths for greater image clarity. Enhanced dust and moisture-resistance, magnesium die-castbarrel construction and a protective meniscus front lens ensure a lifetime of consistent performance for even the most demanding shooters.  A Nikon in-lens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Lenses that offer VR will feature the abbreviation VR on the lens barrel.AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon's Silent Wave Motor, which represents a significant advance in AF lens technology. An anti-reflective coating developed by Nikon that virtually eliminates internallens element reflections across a wide range of wavelengths. An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations. A/M stands for Auto-Priority Manual Mode. This mode also enables an easy transition from autofocus to manual during AF operation. However, mode switch sensitivity has been altered to reduce the possibility of sudden unintentional switching to manual focus while shooting. Select NIKKOR lenses have a focusing mode which allows switching from automatic to manual focusing with virtually no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens. This makes it possible to seamlessly switch to fine manual focusing while looking through the viewfinder. A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel. Key Features &#149;Vibration Reduction &#149;Silent Wave Motor &#149;Nano Crystal Coat &#149;ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass &#149;Auto-Priority Manual Mode &#149;Quick automatic to manual focus switch

I've owned and used this lens for.....7-8 years now?  This lens is why I still own a Nikon D810 and haven't moved over to mirrorless (although I guess I could just get the Z mount adapter).  Perhaps my favorite lens I've ever used - the speed, sharpness, contrast, colors, bokeh....are perfection, and this lens is amazing shooting it wide open.  It's a bit heavy and unwieldy to carry around, but still my favorite.  I even sold my original 70-200mm VR after getting this (although that was obviously much easier to carry around).

My favorite

A fabulous lens that provides a very unique look at F/2.  The bokeh is quite exclusive.  This is a lens if you want a different look from everyone else.

Nikon 200 mm F/2 G Professional Lens

Love it!

I am using this Len with my D800 camera, I capture great picture with my son baseball game and the is excellent, I am using the Len for taking video , I add a Nikon 2X adaptor with it and tripod it on a Manfrotto 545B, the video result is exceptional. I took a lot of video when my child have sport and music events, now I can stay way back from the stage and still capture wonderful images

I have this len for 2 years now, amazing result

If you are looking for a medium telephoto, very low light, lens, this has to be among the best, if not the best. It's use as an indoor theatrical lens is unparalleled. As you can see from the photo below, the lens's sharpness and contrast, not to mention the background bokeh, are excellent in dark conditions, while still delivering a very low ISO of 280.

Outstanding Interior Low Light Lens

If your passion or business is portrait photography, you don't mind lugging around a hefty lens or you leave it on a tripod in the studio, and you can afford the cost then this lens is the pinnacle for 200mm portrait photography or whatever else is appropriate at this focal length.

Big, beautifully crafted, outstanding rendering

This is a brilliant lens capable of taking pictures where no other lens can. It provides unsurpassed images. But the tripod handle and the lens hood need redesign. I know that the lens hood in the reversed positions determines how far the tripod foot / handle can protrude. But the mass / balance and shape of this lens require that the tripod foot be usable as a handle. No one's fingers fit between the foot and the lens barrel. A RRS LCF-15 is needed to replace the stock foot. (And by the way, why don't all Nikkor tripod feet have ARCA slots?)

The tripod foot is the only flaw.

It's a very large and heavy lens. But when it comes to producing jaw-dropping images, the Nikon 200mm f/2 VRii is in a class of its own. For a long time, the Zeiss Otus 85mm F/1.4 was my favorite lens. It is still a favorite. But the Nikon 200mm f/2 VRii may have surpassed it. 
I recently took my new Nikon D850 along with this lens to a niece's wedding. The official photographer asked me, or I should say, tried to tell me to stay away with my gear because he was afraid I would be a distraction. I told him to just go the job he was being paid for and leave me alone as I was shooting from a safe distance. I believe he was just worried my photos would look better than his and that I may limit his sale of reprints.

A Beast of Perfection

It is a great lens but the lens cap is a joke. Nikon provides a bag in stead of an actual cap. Kind of a pain to take on and off.

Terrible idea for a lens cap.

I didn't want to like this lens because of the price tag. But I love this lens, it is fast, sharp and the results are images that are just like I want them to be. It is heavy but it's worth it to me to get the images I want. 

As fast and sharp as you like it to be

I use this with a D800. The speed of this lens makes it terrific for challenging light as in indoor sports and outdoor shade. It feels solid and has excellent ergonomics. Perfect focal length for playing field and gym. The auto focus is quick enough to instantly grab moving subjects and uses camera battery a little faster than one sees for smaller lenses so a second battery is sometimes needed for long shoots. Focus button on lens is handy. Images are astonishingly tack sharp. Despite its heft, it can be used hand-held in the right circumstances. Pleasingly soft background really makes the subject pop. I have encountered no ghosting when shooting toward light source. None of the reviews to date mentioned the superb case it comes with which is an important practical consideration for protecting and toting a large, valuable lens.

Rapid Auto Focus, Amazingly Tack Sharp

I have drooled over this lens since the very first version but never took the plunge until I reached the point of shooting almost entirely natural light images. I have all the high end zooms which I guess have their place but now I have the beautiful primes, the 24mm f/1.4, the 85mm f/1.4, and now the 200mm f/2.0. I have had the 600mm f/4.0 for a long time but that's really for my wildlife endeavors. Of all the lenses I own or have ever owned if I could only have one lens for ever more it would be this 200mm. The images are unlike anything else. It's so razor sharp at f/2.0 on a D810 that it blows my mind. And I'm a bit of a pixel peeper in that I like to shoot a person and be able to see my reflection in the pupil of their eye. No problem with this lens, even shooting them full length. Of course the backgrounds look like a Rembrandt painting all soft and artsy. And that makes the subject really grab your attention. I thought about buying a refurbished lens of an earlier version but I'm happy I didn't. This thing focuses so fast you can easily keep up with someone dancing around using the back button focus method time after time nailing shot after shot. This is one of those lenses that you'll use for the rest of your life. So the cost while high is not unreasonable when you calculate all the images you will produce with it. Really if you are reading this and giving serious consideration to purchasing it you already know what it is and you're just looking for someone to give you the thumbs up before taking the plunge. So here it is, go ahead and buy it. I guarantee you after shooing with it just once or twice you will forget how much it cost.

Amazing

I love shooting portraits... I love my 85mm 1.4... Well, now i love my 200mm F2... Bokeh on this lens is second to none.

BIG... VERY BIG! BOLD... VERY BOLD! BEAUTIFUL... AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!!

May b i m d first person in kerala , this lense is using, m so happy with dis sharpness and quality, loved d bokeh, VR 2 is working well, so i can shoot withut tripod, m using it with nikon d3x, realy enjoying d shooting nw, i ve already 135mm f2, 85 mm 1.4 , 50mm 1.4, 105mm 2.8, 180mm, 70-200 , 2.8 ,20mm, 24mm, 16mm fish eye, 24-70, 2.8, etc..... but no lense can compare with dis lense,

Amazing Experience

I'm a very passionate and serious photo enthusiast with a great appreciation for quality and fine engineering. I purchased the 200 f2 VRII about 6 months ago, partially as an additional tool for shooting indoor sports, but I have to admit a lot of it had to do with the tremendous reputation this lens (and the previous 200 f2 VRI) possesses. I have not been disappointed in the least. I own several other high-end Nikkor lenses to include the 300 f2.8 VR and the 500 f4 VRII, and this 200 f2 is fast becoming my 'favorite of favorites'. Image quality is stunning even when shot wide open at f2. I've found the lens to retain a very high quality when shooting with my Nikon teleconverters as well. A simply spectacular lens!

A well deserved 'Nikkor legend'

I am not a pro, but rather a passionate 'photo junkie' striving for pro like perfection in my images. Heavy, awkward, expensive, this lens is like medicine -- sometimes bitter or painful to take, but the end results -- priceless. Wide open, there isn't a lens in my cabinet that can compete with this awesome marvel crafted by the Nikon brain thrust. Natural light, low light, moon light -- nothing escapes. And the images -- pro like. At least to my 'unqualified' eyes. :)

I HIGHLY recommend this lens.

If could only have one lens -- This IS that lens

It would be impossible for me to compare the 200 VRII to lenses I have never used, but suffice it to say, you would be hard pressed to find a better piece of glass to put in your arsenal, regardless of manufacturer or price. I had recently purchased the legacy AF85 1.4, and never having owned the lens previously, was truly impressed by the image rendition for portrait work. Since the 200VRII, I now only use the 85 for portraits if there's not enough working distance for the 200. Nano-coat, Super ED glass, VRII... all come together to create a masterpiece. The VR is amazing, as is the AF speed and accuracy. Bokeh- everything you could ever ask for and then some. Sharpness and contrast wide open- beyond belief. If you buy this lens with the intention of shooting everything stopped down two stops to maximize sharpness, you're just wasting your money. F/2.0-4.0 is where the magic happens. At the same time, diffraction at the other end of the F-stop scale is not worth mentioning- a feat in itself. As if all this weren't enough, the real secret stunner is color rendition. Colors are vibrant and saturated, and flesh tones are simply perfect; like no other 35mm lens I've ever used. This lens, the 200 2.0 VRII, is a statement to the world. That statement is this- "Nikon makes great lenses. A few are spectacular. But if you really want to see state of the art....."

Words barely do it justice...

This lens is very heavy, very expensive . . .and worth every cent. This is the best indoor sports lens on the planet . . . period. Nothing I can write can do this lens justice. Unless you are planning on owning this lens, I would not recommend ever using it. Once you use it, you will never be happy with anything else. Prior to using and purchasing this lens I used the 70-200VRII for 95% of my indoor sports shots. I haven't used that lens in over a year. . . not even once.

The best

I feel so sorry for the time I lost with other lenses now I have the power and the qulity in my hand.

I am very pleased with this lenses it improved me

I do a substancial amount of inside sports photography where focal length is secondary to aperture and speed. This lens is by far the nicest piece of glass I have ever worked with...period. The files produced are amazing to work with and the speed, color and sharpness for high speed indoor action are unmatched! A hefty investment but worth every penny!

Versatile and Amazing images

Although I have heard a lot of praise for this lens nothing can prepare one for the clarity that comes through the first time you see images on the monitor or light box. It simple is a legend in its time.

Incredible detail

This lens is probably one of the finest glass you'll find at any price. The quality and optics are superb with a smashing bokeh. One of the best investments I've ever made.