Nikon has revealed a new telephoto zoom lens featuring 'next generation VR technology that boasts up to five stops of image stabilisation.

Handling and features Performance Verdict Specification This telephoto zoom lens from Nikon is something Nikon users have been crying out for, for years. It covers the popular 70-200m range with a constant maximum aperture of f/4, which means this lens is considerably lighter weight than its f/2.8...

Excellent sharpness; Fast silent focusing; Low CA; Low distortion; Relatively compact and lightweight (when compared to f/2.8 lenses

Tripod collar not supplied as standard; Not weather sealed

This is a professional lens. It's spectacular for shooting weddings and works very well for portraits. At 200mm F2.8 the depth of field is very thin. It's long and heavy so get a good strap. Pairs extremely well with the D800.

Beastly autofocus; Great working range for people & portraits; Quite sharp; Great contrast; Great build quality; Vibration Reduction is amazing

Very long and heavy; 200mm is more like 125mm at close focus distance

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.

wonderful

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...

This lens is for everyone who doesn't need f2.8. They say that the 2.8 VR II is sharper, but I can't imagine it being a noticable difference because this is supersharp. It seems to be just as fast at focusing.

very sharp, very fast AF, close min; focusing distance(less than 1m), light, VR

made out of plastic; no weather sealing

Always on the lookout for exploitable market niches, both Nikon and Canon have been building out the middle of their lens catalogs with f/4 enthusiast versions of the expensive f/2.8 zooms favored by pro shooters.

As a professional photojournalist I have used the 2.8 version of this lens from Nikon and Canon for years. This is a very nice, more affordable alternative. The lens is very sharp, the image stabilization works very well, and it focuses at about 3.5 feet, which is amazing for a 200mm lens.

Very sharp

Price is a little high

Lets cut to the chase...an ABSOLUTE MUST BUY! It's a really sharp lens, comparable in sharpness to my 24-70 f2.8 Nikkor lens. The new VR and lightweight ergonomics put it over the top! Focus & sharpness are razor sharp. The Crutchfield experience and packaging are second to none. Order away foks!

VERY Sharp, quick focus, and lightweight; Low cost and GREAT value; GLORIOUS GLASS!

Tripod collar is $$ (if needed