Mounts: Nikon Format: Full frame Construction: 20 elements in 14 groups, nine diaphragm blades Closest focus distance: 100cm Filter thread: 67mm filter thread Autofocus: ultrasonic (ring) Dimensions: 78 x 179mm, 850g Tested on: Nikon D7100 Until late 2012, a 70-200mm f/4 lens had been a glaring...

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

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

I've used this lens for 2 shooting sessions so far, and it's incredibly sharp!! Seems sharper than my 85/1.8D. And the maximum aperture f/4 is already tack sharp.The weight feels good with my D600. Well balanced, and definitely not too heavy at all.

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Lightweight; Nice Bokeh; Strong Construction

Not Bayonet Lens Hood; Poor in Low Light

"I opted for the 70-200 f4 versus f2.8 because I wanted a smaller, lighter weight lens. (I traded in an old Nikon 80-400 which aggravated me because it wasn't terribly sharp, was obtrusive, and got very heavy carrying it for any length of time.

A very convenient focal-length in a wonderful package. I'm extremely happy with it! Highly recommended!

Stellar performance on the D800; good contrast; quite smooth bokeh for a f4; well controlled CA; excellent handling and usability; perfectly damped; seems to be quite solidly built; latest VR-Tech (It works great); light and small enough to carry around for a while; low flare; absolutely loveable.

Sunstars are not really great IMO

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.

Pros: Superb image quality, Lightweight Cons: Other thoughts: I originally owned the 70-200 f/2.8, and carrying that beast around was absolutely no fun, unless you like carrying bricks. So I purchased this lens and sold the f2.8 and couldn't be happier.

After owning a complete f/4 L series lineup from Canon, I had anticipated owning the same from Nikon. It's taken a few years, but Nikon has come through with flying colors. Adding this fine lens to my D7K and 24-120/4 VR gives me an excellent lineup of pro f/4 options.

Durable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Lightweight; Rugged; Strong Construction

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR ($1,399.95 direct) 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.

Vibration reduction system; Fixed aperture through zoom range; Sharp images.

Tripod collar is an expensive add-on.