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

This fast, f/2 telephoto lens 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. Additionally, Vibration Reduction II, Nano Crystal Coat and the inclusion of the A/M focusing mode are now employed helping to produce razor sharp images under the most demanding conditions.
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$5,999.95*SRPSRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.
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Supplied Accessories

HK-31 Slip-on Lens Hood
LC-52 Front Cap
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
CL-L1 Ballistic Nylon Soft Case
52mm Screw-on NC Filter
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If could only have one lens -- This IS that lens 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. February 19, 2012
Words barely do it justice... 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....." December 27, 2011
The best 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. June 15, 2011
I am very pleased with this lenses it improved me I feel so sorry for the time I lost with other lenses now I have the power and the qulity in my hand. April 15, 2011
Versatile and Amazing images 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! April 14, 2011
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Industry Recognition

Professional Photographer

January 2011 | Professional Photographer Hot One 2011 Award

The AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II lens received Professional Photographer magazine's Hot One 2011 award, in the telephoto zoom lens category. The judges said, "If shooting distant objects in low light is your thing, check out the AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II lens, Nikon's low-light telephoto super-performer." The 200mm f/2 is a fast aperture telephoto lens that incorporates VR II image stabilization for up to four stops of correction in both still photography and D-Movie video capture. The judges also noted that the lens has almost no chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture. Professional Photographer has organized the Hot One awards for 12 years. The judging panel consists of 32 professional photographers, and winners are chosen based on innovation, usefulness in a real-world studio setting, and value for the price.


 

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Professional Photographer Hot One 2011 Award

The AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II lens received Professional Photographer magazine's Hot One 2011 award, in the telephoto zoom lens category. The judges said, "If shooting distant objects in low light is your thing, check out the AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II lens, Nikon's low-light telephoto super-performer." The 200mm f/2 is a fast aperture telephoto lens that incorporates VR II image stabilization for up to four stops of correction in both still photography and D-Movie video capture. The judges also noted that the lens has almost no chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture. Professional Photographer has organized the Hot One awards for 12 years. The judging panel consists of 32 professional photographers, and winners are chosen based on innovation, usefulness in a real-world studio setting, and value for the price.


 


January 2011