Nikon's cheapest 70-200mm lens, the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/4G ED VR comes with a Vibration Reduction (VR) system and a maximum aperture of f/4. Unlike Canon, Nikon doesn't make cheaper non-stabilised versions of its lenses, so Nikon users on a budget will have to look at third-party brands.

Until late 2012, a 70-200mm f/4 lens had been a glaring omission from Nikon's extensive range of SLR lenses. This filled the gap, giving Nikon owners a lens to rival Canon's 70-200mm f/4. They're the same size, have the same 67mm filter thread and cost about the same.

Size and weight compared to a pro lens; Weather sealing; Full-time focus override

Could be sharper in the middle of the zoom range

This lens is a great performer.

Consistent Output; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Nice Bokeh; Strong Construction

Poor in Low Light

Nikon make a multitude of lenses for all eventualities. I wanted a medium range zoom for general use and this not only fit my requirements, but also my budget. I surfed many photographic websites, but John Lewis was ￡190 cheaper than a well known specialist outlet in Norwich.

Perfect with D810. I found this range awkward on DX (D7100), but on FX it's perfect for covering short to mid-tele (4X). It's nicely ergonomic, balances well, sharp from f4 and not too heavy with excellent VR. It also focuses closely and quickly. It takes TC's well too.

I had this product for a few weeks. This product is at a fraction of the price of its Nikon branded equivalent, and it does what it supposes to do very well. On initial examination, it is solidly made, has a weighty feel, has a nice paint finish that matches Nikon DSLR bodies.

I switched from a canon setup to a D800 recently, not realizing how much money i had to spend and how much weightlifting i needed to do if i wanted to use their best zooms. I've tried both the 24-70 2.8 and the 70-200 2.8 - both were far to heavy for me leave on the camera all day for the kind of...

sharp; fast and my arm doesn't fall off from holding it

still a little heavy

Nikon's cheapest 70-200mm lens, the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/4G ED VR comes with a Vibration Reduction (VR) system and a maximum aperture of f/4. Unlike Canon, Nikon doesn't make cheaper non-stabilised versions of its lenses, so Nikon users on a budget will have to look at third-party brands.

Introducing the newest addition to Nikon's compact high-performance f/4 fixed aperture zoom lenses, the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR. Inspired by today's versatile HD-SLR shooters, it strikes an ideal balance between exceptional optics, advanced lens technologies-including our game-changing third...

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR is a new FX-format telephoto zoom lens with versatile 70-200mm focal range and constant f/4 aperture. Weighing in at 850 grams, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR features an inner focusing mechanism, with autofocus controlled by a Silent Wave Motor...