Reimagine high-speed telephoto performance with the generation-defining Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II Prime Zoom Lens. Built as an uncompromised cornerstone of any professional’s gear kit, this updated workhorse shrinks down by 12.7mm in length while delivering dramatically improved contrast and extreme wide-open resolution. By locking down a bright, constant f/2.8 exposure depth, hybrid artists can capture rapid field athletics, indoor wedding chapels, and tight theatrical stages with painterly bokeh and total lighting confidence.
The cutting-edge internal optical layout deploys an unprecedented matrix of premium glass, utilizing fluorite, Super ED, short-wavelength refractive (SR), and double-sided aspherical elements to systematically erase longitudinal chromatic aberrations and color fringing. Reflective anomalies are eliminated via the combined enforcement of Nikon’s advanced Meso Amorphous and ARNEO coatings, preserving maximum dynamic tracking even when filming into harsh stadium floodlights. Groundbreaking Silky Swift Voice Coil Motors (SSVCM) pair with a new high-precision optical ABS encoder to boost AF tracking accuracy by 17.5x while whispering at 50% quieter volume thresholds. Configured with internal zooming to keep the lens center of gravity entirely static, click/de-click control switches, and a native Arca-Swiss compatible rotating tripod foot, the S II sets an elite benchmark for full-frame mirrorless imaging.
| Specification Parameter | Technical Detail & Standard Measurement |
|---|---|
| Physical Dimensions (Diameter × Length) | Approx. 90.0 × 208.0 mm (3.6 × 8.2 in) (Flange to lens end distance) |
| Device Net Weight (Bare Unit) | Approx. 998 g (2 lb 3.2 oz) (Excluding foot & collar) |
| Device Net Weight (With Tripod Collar) | Approx. 1,180 g (2 lb 9.7 oz) |
| Focal Length Tracking Arc | 70–200 mm (2.9x Zoom Ratio) |
| Lens Mount Interface | Nikon Z Mount |
| Lens Line Quality Tier | S-Line (Premium Professional Grade) |
| Format Matrix Coverage | FX-Format (Full-Frame Native) / Supports DX Crop |
| Maximum Constant Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Constant Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Structural Construction | 18 Elements arranged in 16 Groups |
| Advanced Anti-Glare Coatings | Meso Amorphous Coat, ARNEO Coat, Fluorine Front Element |
| Minimum Close Focus (Wide End) | 0.38 m (1.25 ft) from focal plane (at 70mm and 85mm) |
| Minimum Close Focus (Tele End) | 0.80 m (2.62 ft) from focal plane (at 200mm) |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.3× (1:3.3 Macro Magnification) (at 70mm wide position) |
| Aperture Diaphragm Blades | 11 (Rounded blade geometry for near-perfect circular highlights) |
| Vibration Reduction (VR) | Voice Coil Motor (VCM) lens-shift; 6.0 stops compensation |
| Autofocus Motor Architecture | Multi-Focus System utilizing Silky Swift Voice Coil Motors (SSVCM) |
| Zoom & Focus System Layout | Fully Internal Zooming and Internal Focusing (IF) |
| Tri-Axis Physical Controls | 2× Sets of Custom L-Fn Buttons, 1× Assignable Click/De-click Ring |
| Filter Attachment Size | 77 mm (Front screw-on thread; P = 0.75 mm) |
| Tripod Foot Interface | Detachable, rotating collar natively shaped for Arcca-Swiss brackets |
