You cannot go wrong with this lens. Unless you really need 2.8 version for portraits, this f4 version is way to go. It is light, has fast AF and gives great results. This is the only lens i use for studio product photography (large furniture pieces). This lens never misses.

sharp; good rendering; very versatile lens; fast AF

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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR Lens NIKKOR AF-S 70-200MM review

There is a lot to like about the Nikon 70-200mm ƒ/4G ED VR AF-S, not the least of which is its small profile and light weight. Nikon users have long looked at Canon with longing for a smaller version of the 70-200mm ƒ/2.8 workhorse.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR Review

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR ($1,399.95 direct)($1,396.95 at Amazon) is the low-cost alternative to Nikon's 70-200mm f/2.8 lens. It only captures half the light at its maximum aperture, but it costs $1,000 less. There's no compromise in terms of build or optical quality—the lens is sharp throughout its zoom range, though edge performance is a bit lacking at 70mm. It sharpens up as you close the aperture, and delivers similar performance to the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM($1,199.00 at Amazon) lens. It's compatible with full-frame Nikon cameras, as well as APS-C bodies, where it covers a 105-300mm field of view due to the smaller sensor. The lens features a flat black finish with gold trim. It measures 7 by 3.1 inches (HD) and weighs 1.9 pounds. A hood and protective case are included. It supports the use of 67mm threaded front filters, and there's no rotation of the front element so using a polarizing filter is feasible. An optional tripod collar is available, but i...

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR is the telezoom for Nikonians who can't handle the cost of the f/2.8 version of the lens.

Vibration reduction system; Fixed aperture through zoom range; Sharp images; Fairly light

Tripod collar is an expensive add-on; Soft edges at 70mm