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Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S II Lens
Our Price: £2,999.00
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Product Code: JMA726DA
Barcode: 4960759917089
Our Price:
£2,999.00
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Nikon introduces the Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S II, a second-generation S-Line zoom engineered to push the boundaries of the Z mount system. This upgraded professional medium-telephoto lens combines a constant f/2.8 aperture with Nikon’s most advanced autofocus to date. Designed for elite photographers and videographers, it offers a refined balance of agility and power, providing a competitive edge in sports, wildlife, and event photography.
Significant engineering advancements have resulted in a lens that is both smaller and lighter without sacrificing durability. Weighing just 998g, a full 362g lighter than its predecessor and 12mm shorter in length, this lens offers vastly improved handling for handheld shooting. For filmmakers, the internal zoom mechanism is a critical advantage, keeping the centre of gravity consistent on a gimbal when shifting focal lengths, ensuring stable and seamless transitions.
The Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S II features Nikon’s new Silky Swift voice coil motors, delivering autofocus speeds up to 3.5x faster than the original model. This ultra-responsive system is 50% quieter, making it ideal for discreet wedding coverage or video work. With reduced scan times at the telephoto end and significantly more accurate focus tracking while zooming, you can confidently capture fast-moving subjects with surgical precision.
The redesigned S-Line optical formula uses fewer elements to achieve higher levels of sharpness, anti-glare performance, and creamy bokeh. To combat camera shake, the lens features up to 6 stops of in-lens Vibration Reduction (VR). When paired with compatible Z cameras, Synchro VR maximizes stability across the entire frame, from the centre to the edges, allowing for pin-sharp images even in challenging low-light conditions.
Built to withstand the rigors of professional use, the lens features robust weather sealing and a de-clickable control ring for smooth video adjustments. The updated design includes a removable tripod collar and a built-in ARCA-SWISS compatible tripod foot, allowing for instant mounting to professional supports without the need for additional plates.
| Mount | Nikon Z mount |
| Focal length | 70-200 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Lens construction | 18 elements in 16 groups (including 1 ED glass, 1 Super ED glass, 2 aspherical lens, 1 aspherical ED glass, 1 fluorite lens and 1 SR lens elements, elements with Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat, and fluorine-coated front lens element) |
| Angle of view | Full frame/FX format: 34°20'-12°20' / APS-C size/DX format: 22°50'-8° |
| Focusing system | Internal focusing (IF) system |
| Vibration reduction mechanism | Lens-shift vibration reduction using a voice coil motor (VCM) |
| Vibration reduction (VR) | Vibration reduction effect: 6.0 stops* (based on CIPA standards); VR modes: NORMAL / SPORT |
| Tripod/monopod blur reduction | Yes |
| Diaphragm blades | 11 (rounded diaphragm opening) |
| Aperture system | Automatic aperture with electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism |
| Aperture range | f/2.8-22 |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.38 m/1.25 ft (at 70 mm), 0.8 m/2.63 ft (at 200 mm) from focal plane |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 0.3x (at 70 mm) / 0.25x (at 200 mm) |
| Weight | Approx. 1180 g / 2 lb 9.7 oz (with tripod collar ring and protective cover) / Approx. 1030 g / 2 lb 4.4 oz (with protective cover) / Approx. 998 g / 2 lb 3.2 oz (without tripod collar ring or protective cover) |
| Maximum diameter × length | Approx. 90 mm/3.6 in. × 208 mm/8.2 in. (distance to end of lens from camera lens mount flange) |
| Filter-attachment size | 77 mm |
| Color | Black |
| AF drive motor | Silky Swift VCM (SSVCM) |
| ARNEO Coat | Yes |
| Meso Amorphous Coat | Yes |
| Fluorine coat | Yes |
| Focus mode switch | Yes |
| Focus limit switch | Two-position focus range limit: FULL (∞-0.38 m) and ∞-5 m |
| Front lens cap | LC-77B Lens Cap (supplied) |
| Rear lens cap | LF-N1 Lens Cap (supplied) |
| Lens hood | HB-119 Lens Hood (supplied) NEW |
| Lens case | CL-C3 Lens case (supplied) |
| Circular Polarizing Filter II compatibility | Yes (Lens only) / Yes (With hood) |
| Compatible accessories | 77 mm screw-in filter (sold separately), Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4x/TC-2.0x |


