Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II Lens

Key Features

Versatile, Fast Telephoto with Internal Zoom
26% Lighter Weight, 0.5" Shorter Length than the predecessor
Silky Swift VCM Multi-Focus AF System
6-Stop VR Image Stabilization
Control Ring with Click/De-Click Switch
Removable Arca-Type Tripod Foot
Rounded 11-Blade Diaphragm
Advanced Weather Sealing

New benchmark for professionals. Next-generation NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens with faster autofocus, improved focus tracking, and 6.0-stop Vibration Reduction*. Approx. 26% lighter than the NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S, it empowers you to capture defining moments in sports, wildlife, commercial photography and videography.

*Compliant with the CIPA 2024 standard. Yaw/Pitch/Roll correction performance measured with the Z6III attached (telephoto end, NORMAL mode).

The NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II is your competitive edge, ensuring no moment is out of reach. Built for speed, precision, and endurance. It’s designed for professionals chasing subjects that don’t stay still, from athletes in full stride to wildlife on the move, runways, red carpets, and live events.

Autofocus has significantly improved, with 3.5× quicker AF speed¹ and approx 40% better tracking performance. Best-in-class lightweight design², it’s made for long handheld sessions when the action doesn’t stop. Designed for efficiency, Nikon’s first detachable Arca-Swiss–compatible tripod collar mounts directly to compatible heads for a faster, lighter setup. It’s also equally capable for video, offering internal zoom for steady gimbal balance and reduced focus breathing with near-silent AF. With the 6.0‑stop Vibration Reduction³, and you have a lens optimised for the split‑second demands of capturing motion.

¹_{When used in combination with a camera body equipped with EXPEED 7.}

²_{As of February 24, 2026, among 70-200mm f/2.8 interchangeable lenses for full-frame/FX-format mirrorless cameras. Based on Nikon research.}

³_{Compliant with the CIPA 2024 standard. Yaw/Pitch/Roll correction performance measured with the Z6III attached (telephoto end, NORMAL mode).}

Minimum Focus Distance	70 mm zoom position: 0.38 m (1.25 ft) 85 mm zoom position: 0.38 m (1.25 ft) 105 mm zoom position: 0.5 m (1.64 ft) 135 mm zoom position: 0.6 m (1.97 ft) 200 mm zoom position: 0.8 m (2.63 ft)
Internal Focusing	Yes
Autofocus	Yes
Mount Type	Nikon Z mount
Maximum Aperture	f/2.8
Minimum Aperture	f/22
Focal Length	70-200mm
Format	Full-frame/FX-format(35mm)
Weight (g) (body only)*1	Approx. 998 g - without tripod collar ring Approx. 1180 g - with tripod collar ring
Dimensions (D x L) (mm)	Approx. 90 mm x 208 mm
Lens Elements	18 elements in 16 groups (including 1 ED glass, 1 Super ED glass, 2 aspherical lens, 1 aspherical ED glass, 1 fluorite lens and 1 SR lens elements, elements with Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat, and fluorine-coated front lens element)
Maximum Reproduction Ratio	0.3 x (70 mm focal length)
Minimum Angle of View (APS-C size/DX-format)	FX format: 34° 20′ to 12° 20′ DX format: 22° 50′ to 8°
Diaphragm Blades	11 ( rounded diaphragm opening )

Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S II Lens

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II Lens

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