Used Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S (961)
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Condition & contents
| Grading | excellent overall condition, optics, Focus and IS unit all working to spec, no marks to glass. |
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| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 Month Warranty |
| Includes | Front cap, rear cap, lens hood & original box |
At a glance: Nikon's flagship Z-mount 70-200mm f/2.8 telephoto zoom, with a constant f/2.8 aperture and up to 5.5 stops of VR.
About this lens
The NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S is Nikon's flagship S-line telephoto zoom for its Z mirrorless system, released in 2020. It holds a constant f/2.8 aperture across the whole range and pairs a multi-focus AF system with up to 5.5 stops of Vibration Reduction, while focusing noticeably closer than the DSLR-era 70-200mm it succeeds.
Build & handling
| Image stabilisation | Yes - built-in VR, up to 5.5 stops |
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| Minimum focus distance | 0.5m (wide) / 1.0m (telephoto) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.2x |
| Optical construction | 21 elements in 18 groups (6 ED, 2 aspherical, 1 fluorite, 1 SR) |
| Filter thread | 77mm |
| Weather sealing | Yes - dust- and drip-resistant, fluorine-coated front element |
| Weight | 1,440g with tripod collar (1,360g without) |
Works with
- All Nikon Z full-frame (FX) mirrorless bodies - native Z mount, no adapter needed
- Nikon Z DX / APS-C bodies (e.g. Z50, Zfc, Z30) - gives an effective 105-300mm field of view
- Nikon Z TC-1.4x teleconverter - becomes 98-280mm f/4
- Nikon Z TC-2.0x teleconverter - becomes 140-400mm f/5.6
- No FTZ adapter required - this is a native Z lens, not an adapted F-mount DSLR design
Best for
A do-everything telephoto for portrait, wedding, sports, wildlife and event photographers who need reach with a bright, constant aperture. On full-frame Z bodies it gives the classic 70-200mm field of view; on DX/APS-C Z cameras the 1.5x crop yields an effective 105-300mm reach. As a native Z-mount lens it mounts directly on any Z body with no FTZ adapter, and it accepts Nikon's Z TC-1.4x and TC-2.0x teleconverters when you need extra reach.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with Nikon's Z teleconverters?
Yes. It is compatible with the Z TC-1.4x (making it a 98-280mm f/4) and the Z TC-2.0x (140-400mm f/5.6), with autofocus and VR retained.
Can I use it on a DX (APS-C) Z camera like the Z50 or Zfc?
Yes. It mounts natively, and with the 1.5x crop it gives an effective 105-300mm field of view - a handy sports and wildlife reach.
Do I need the FTZ adapter?
No. This is a native Z-mount lens, so it fits directly on any Nikon Z body. The FTZ adapter is only for older F-mount DSLR lenses.
How close can it focus?
Down to 0.5m at the 70mm end (1.0m at 200mm), for a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.2x - useful for tighter detail shots.
Does this lens have image stabilisation?
Yes — built-in VR, up to 5.5 stops.