Name: Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Lens for Z Mount, with Tripod Kit
Brand: Nikon
SKU: NKZ70200T
Price: 2759.95 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.9 (172 reviews)

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Lens for Z Mount, with Tripod Kit

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm

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Kit Savings: Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Lens for Z Mount, with Tripod Kit Color: Black, Compatibility: Nikon Z 9, Nikon Z f, Nikon Z5, Nikon Z6, Nikon Z6 II, Nikon Z6III, Nikon Z7, Nikon Z7 II, Nikon Z8

Obsession for details. Uncompromising Zoom.The highly-desirable 70-200mm telephoto zoom has come to the Z series. Sports, concerts, weddings, wildlife, portraiture and so much more-all with the incredible low light performance of an f/2.8 made only better by the optically superior Z mount. Optical advancements support passionate cinematographers and videographers.Class-leading close focus ability. Superior aberration suppression. And the most comprehensive optical VR image stabilization in the history of NIKKOR interchangeable lenses. The NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S sets an impressive new standard for fast telephoto zoom lenses optimized for the next generation of Nikon's advanced mirrorless cameras.Class-leading close focusing.For greater framing versatility, the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S is capable of extremely short minimum focusing distances, allowing the lens' speed and performance enhancements to be realized in remarkably tight shooting scenarios. At 70mm, focus can be achieved as close as 0.5m from the subject, virtually unheard of in a telephoto zoom of this focal range.The finest of details.The NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S captures astoundingly sharp images with captivating resolution and glorious clarity all the way to the edges of the frame. It's superior VR performance ensures exceptional sharpness when shooting handheld. And to combat color fringing while close focusing, an all-ne w multi-focusing system delivers fast, accurate autofocusing while drastically reducing aberrations.Smooth, fast and quiet autofocus.Powered by an ultra-quiet stepping motor (STM), autofocusing is fast, silent and incredibly accurate. Where camera noise can be distracting or problematic-street photography, wedding ceremonies, wildlife or on video productions-STM is a silent partner.Superior color and sharpness.Ultimate aberration correction-virtually zero flare, ghosting, coma or chromatic, spherical and axial aberrations, even at the far edges of the frame. A new SR (Short-wavelength Refractive) glass element further combats chromatic aberrations caused by challenging short-wavelength light.Brilliant in low light.The exceptional combination of a bright f/2.8 aperture, high resolution NIKKOR optics and the brilliant Z mount makes the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S a tireless low light performer capable of clean, sharp images and faster shutter speeds in dark scenes and interiors.Frame-filling brightness.One of the many advantages of the larger Z mount is its ability to retain even i llumination, especially at the corners of the frame, for bright, even exposures with minimal vignetting.Blurred so beautifully.Attached to the Z Mount, the largest full frame lens mount in the industry, the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S is capable of producing stunning bokeh qualities beyond the capabilities of comparable lenses.Steadier than ever.With built-in optical VR image stabilization effective for up to an unprecedented 5.5 stops and Z series' high performance in-body image stabilization, tack-sharp images are easily achieved when shooting handheld. During video shooting, additional electronic VR (e-VR) can be enabled for even greater stability.Highly-cinematic.The NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S is a remarkable lens for video applications. Smooth, silent AF with virtually no focus breathing. Standard 77mm filter support. Superior optical image stabilization combines with the camera's in-body image stabilization and Electronic VR. All of this added to the versatility of the highly useful 70-200mm focal range.Customizable control ring.The control ring can be used for quiet aperture control (great for iris transitions during video recording or situations where complete silence is critical), exposure compensation or ISO adjustments.Customizable shortcut buttons.The NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S features two convenient customizable Fn buttons right on the lens barrel. Set them to streamline your shooting experience-preview depth of field, lock focus, magnify to confirm focus and more.Lens information panel.A dimmable, built-in EL (Electroluminescent) display panel allows quick, convenient confirmation of aperture, focal leng th, focus distance and depth-of-field, even in dark situations.Optimal anti-reflective performance.When subjects are backlit, incidental light can streak across the frame causing unwanted ghosting, reflections and flare. To counteract these anomalies and ensure crisp, clean images, the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S employs two of Nikon's most advanced lens coatings: Nano Crystal Coat for eliminating incidental light from a diagonal direction and ARNEO Coat for eliminating incidental light from a vertical direction.Dust and Drip resistant.Extensively sealed to keep dust and moisture out, especially around all moving parts of the lens barrel, for worry-free durability.Fluorine keeps it clean.Fluorine Coat, Nikon's proprietary dust, dirt and moisture repellent, provides enhanced antifouling performance, ensuring easy removal of all types of grime from the lens surface-a life-saver when shooting in harsh conditions.TechnologyShort-Wavelength Refractive LensSR is a high- and specialized-dispersion glass lens that refracts light with wavelengths shorter than that of blue. By controlling short-wavelength light, the lens is able to achieve highly precise chromatic aberration compensation so that the colors in your images are more accurately reproduced. It also allows for more flexible optical designs, which allows for compact, lighter lenses to be designed.ARNEO CoatAn anti-reflective coating developed by Nikon and used in conjunction with Nano Crystal Coat to further reduce ghost and flare effects caused by incident light entering the lens vertically. This allows for the outstandingly clear capture of images even when a light source is located within the frame.Fluorite Lens ElementFluorite (FL), a lightweight mono-crystal optical material, has excellent optical properties while reducing overall lens weight to improve balance and handling, especially useful in longer focal length lenses.Fluorine CoatPhotographers need gear that can withstand the elements. Nikon's fluorine coat effectively repels dust, water droplets, grease or dirt, ensuring easy removal even when they adhere to the lens surface. Nikon's fluorine coat endures a high frequency of lens surface wiping and its anti-reflective effect also contributes to the capture of clear images.Stepping MotorNIKKOR Z lenses use a stepping motor for fast, accurate, smooth, quiet autofocus with reduced wobbling. This quiet drive system makes the lenses ideal for use when shooting video.Electromagnetic Diaphragm MechanismAn electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism in the lens barrel provides highly accurate electronic diaphragm or aperture blade control when using auto exposure during continuous shooting. With conventional D/G type lenses, the diaphragm blades are operated by mechanical linkage levers.ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) GlassAn optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.Nano Crystal CoatAn anti-reflective coating developed by Nikon that virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections across a wide range of wavelengths. Nano Crystal Coat solves ghost effects caused by red light and effectively reduces ghost and flare caused by light entering the lens diagonally.Aspherical LensA lens with a curved, non-spherical surface. Used to reduce aberrations and enable a more compact lens size. Aspherical lenses minimize coma and other types of lens aberrations, even when used at the widest aperture. They are particularly useful in correcting distortion in wide-angle lenses and help contribute to a lighter, more compact design by reducing the number of standard (spherical) elements necessary. Aspherical lens elements correct these distortions by continuously changing the refractive index from the center of the lens.IF LensA NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.Super Integrated CoatingNikon Super Integrated Coating is Nikon's term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in NIKKOR lenses.Vibration ReductionA 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.

This is my first professional zoom lens, and it is replacing a Nikon AF-S 70-200 f4.  It is expensive and worth every penny, if you value sharpness, buttery bokeh, and fast autofocus. It is sharp where it needs to be at 2.8. Stopped down to 3.5 it is crazy sharp, yet the falloff and bokeh are just beautiful. At f4 and at every aperture and focal length, versus the AF-S f4, this lens is better.
Manual focus is also very easy and the short throw to move from 70-200 is properly damped.
I like this lens more and more every day.

You get what you pay for

The 70-200 f2.8 was my go-to lens with my Nikon D850 and this will continue to be on my new Z8.

Favorite Lens!

If you're looking at this lens, you likely already know. 
What a magnificent and permanent addition to my glass collection!
I waited years to spring for it, and only wish I'd do sooner!
B-U-T-T-E-R!

It is BUTTER!

Ultra sharp from edge to edge. Surprisingly light weight. Doesn't look insane on my Zf. Can't wait for volleyball season to begin to try out the lower light indoor performance. Easy purchase, fast shipping and excellent packaging. Thanks Adorama!

Excellent Experience

Sports photographers' best friend

Many of you reading this probably already know the versatility and usefulness of this lens.  My copy paired with my old Z6 (original) has been very sharp (corner to corner).  Use this primarily for portraiture and candids at events.  Love this lens!

Best in Class!

This solid telephoto Z lens is optically excellent, focuses quickly/silently, and produces high quality images under most circumstances. It is great for freezing motion outdoors and indoors without a flash when lighting is sufficient. My copy performs reasonably well in low light situations while handheld. Photos appear sharper and more precise using Z6ii and Z6iii bodies than via my Nikon AF-S 70-200 VR II with FTZ. Video performance is also superior with less focus breathing and no related noise.

Excellent Telephoto Still/Video Option for Z Cameras

Pros:  acquires very quickly, tracks well, razor sharp, pretty much mandatory for outdoor shooting, and you can add the teleconverter with virtually no loss in image quality.  Cons: it's a 2.8 70-200... heavy and pricey.  The add-ons are nice quality.  The only real competition here is the Tamron 50-135, which has a little less reach, but more on the low end.

Solid

Sharp, fast, amazing. Significant upgrade for me

Super versatile

I opted for the kit over the lens only option, assuming there would be some added value.  I mainly was interested in the lens pouch, the bag and filters.  I didn't assume the filters would be top tier by any means, but the CPL is unusable. The VND is ok.  The lens pouch isn't even big enough to fit the diameter of the lens, and no where close to the length.  It is not the pouch in the initial kit picture (or the composite ratios were done poorly).  The bag is also not the bag from the initial kit picture (the bag in subsequent image is the bag included) and would barely hold the lens and accessories.  There would be no chance of using it for a camera body with the lens attached, which was the hope.  The additional cost is not enough to warrant a return but with the intention of the bag and pouch for this lens, it was extremely disappointing that they do not work for this lens.  It is also surprising that this would be such an oversight or intentionally misleading.

Would likely choose lens only if done again.

NIKKOR 70-200 2.8/s VR

An amazing lens.  This one is my money maker.  Very solidly built.

Super Lens

This is a great combo kit! Ao far I love this lens, got some terrific shots of the daughter at her dance recital in a dark auditorium. Portraits are also coming out great. I love it and cannot wait to explore it's abilities. Shipping was fast and it was packed great to prevent damage. Overall terrific

Wonderful lens combo

Well worth it!

This lens is fantastic! I originally bought the new z70-18" 2.8 and it did not do it for me. I returned it for this one. After one weekend, I knew I made the right choice for me. The lens is 3lbs the only drawback if you could call it that and because  I am a smaller frame person, weight is important to me,  the weight is all in the area closest to the camera which can make it feel heavier when hand holding for long periods. I have the 400 4.5 and the weight between the two of them is minimal but this one feels heavier. After a few days, I was used to it. I would not trade this lens for anything though and I am excited to work with this lens for wildlife.

What more is there to say- this lens is GREAT!

Excellent lens in sharpness and versatility.  It is a very good one lens only solution.

Want one lens only?

I normally only shoot with prime lenses. This lens has changed my mind completely. Beautiful and crisp images every time.

Best lens ever

I've had one for the F mount and it was one of my main work horses. It was no brainer to buy this for my mirrorless camera.

One of my MUST HAVES!

Just got this lens and it is already my favorite! Great image quality. I was able to capture pretty clear photos of the moon. I am a hobbyist photographer that shoots for fun. I am excited to keep using this lens every day!

Amazing Lens!!

Beautiful lens matches up perfectly with my z nine.

Z70 to 200 zoom lens.

I am a portrait photographer who also shoots high school sporting events.  I love using primes, but I needed more reach for soccer,  softball, baseball, and track. While I'd love even more reach, this lens is fast and sharp and a good fit for me. I can use it for beautiful outdoor sport images and could even use it for portraits (although I don't know that I will- I LOVE my 85 1.8 for that).

A very good lens

Out of the box--Cannot remove the lens hood, stick on reversed. Returning the lens hoping a replacement will be OK.

Lens hood stuck on new lens

This is a great Ken?s coupled with a gray camera, Nikon Z9. This lens is one of only 3 zoom lens in my bag and the only Nikkor Z lens. My other lenses are mixture of F Mount Nikon and Tamron using the FTZ adapter on my new Z9. 
This has been a very pricy investment in my photography kit but well worth the expense. My Z9 and D850 with my lenses go with me everywhere waiting to be released from my camera bags and put into action.

Best Damn Camera/Lens Combo

A bit heavier than my last 80-200mm Nikon zoom, the focus and handling a huge improvement. Thank you to the inventor of VR

This is it..

Optically, holy wow, this lens is remarkable. Absolutely gobsmackingly impressive. It is also quite a beautiful piece of gear. This would likely be my favorite lens ever but for one detail, and that is that Nikon has switched the position of the zoom ring from the back to the front of the lens, which has been disorienting to say the least. Additionally, with the zoom ring in the front, if you have your lens hood attached inwardly, you cannot access the zoom ring as it will be blocked by the hood. For many these design flaws won?t be an issue, but they?ve been consistently disorienting for me since buying it. Every other aspect of this lens is pure gold though.

Almost perfect.

Wow!  I just recently shifted to mirrorless and absolutely love this lens.  I primarily use for sports action, but can see many uses in my future.  It is a little heavier than I am used to, but that is also the reason it feels very durable.  It's a great match for the Z6ii.

Ready for Action!

One of the best lenses I?ve purchased. Extremely sharp. Not as heavy as I thought.

My favorite lens

Awesome lens

Everything I Expected

I've always loved the focal length of 70-200, it just gives such great latitude. I recently sold my F-Mount 70-200 and purchased the native Z lens. Hands down this lens is optically superior to the older F-Mount lens I had, it focuses faster and is extremely quiet and I like the images I get with it, but?

There's just one flaw with this lens and it's a major one, the location of the zoom ring. Whoever decided to move the zoom ring ?away? from the camera body clearly doesn't use this lens for long periods of time or didn?t consider the ergonomics of it. For me this is a huge deal. I shoot Pageants and Seniors and with the zoom ring on the far end of the camera it causes three problems;

1. Accidentally hitting or grabbing the focus ring.
2. Makes holding the camera and lens awkward and less steady.
3. Over a period of time it is very fatiguing.

Pageants last for several hours and two weeks ago I shot my first pageant with the Z-Mount and not the F-Mount 70-200, it became exhausting. Back in June I took several of my Senior Models to Hilton Head to shoot their Senior Photos and I found myself simply opting for a different lens quite often because of the zoom ring location and the fatigue it caused.

As much as I like this lens it is going to be replaced with a lens that has the zoom ring close to the body and not at the end of the lens. This is a very bad design decision that wasn't thought out completely.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Lens for Z Mount, with Tripod Kit

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