The sharpest zoom lens we’ve ever tested, period. By Spencer Cox 2 Comments Published On July 15, 2021 « 1. Overview and Specifications2. Build Quality and Handling3. Optical Features4. Sharpness Comparisons5. Verdict6. More Sample Images7. Reader Comments » The Nikon Z NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S is a pro-grade telephoto lens designed specifically for Nikon’s mirrorless system. Although the lens was initially launched in January of 2020, shipping was delayed several times and it only became generally available in late 2020. We’ve now tested two samples of the lens at Photography Life, both in the field and in the lab. In this in-depth review, I’ll cover everything we’ve learned about the Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S, including how it performs relative to its popular F-mount sibling. The Nikon Z NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S The 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S is one of the most advanced lenses for the Nikon Z system yet. That’s reflected in the lens’s high-end construction, advanced features, and excellent image quality – as well as the high price. At $2600, the Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S is hardly a cheap lens, though its competitors are similarly expensive. The Sony EF 70-200mm f/2.8 costs $2600 and the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 costs $2700, though the Nikon F-mount 70-200mm f/2.8E VR is a bit less at $2350. The Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S looks interesting on the surface, but what features does it bring to the table and how well does it perform? To answer those questions, we’ll start by looking at the lens’s specifications. Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Specifications Mount Type: Nikon Z Mount Focal Length: 70mm to 200mm zoom (2.86× zoom) Angle of View (DX): 22°50′ to 8° Angle of View (FX): 34°20′ to 12°20′ Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 Minimum Aperture: f/22 Aperture Blades: 9, rounded Filter Size: 77 mm Lens Elements: 21 Lens Groups: 18 Special Elements: 6 ED glass, 2 aspherical, 1 fluorite, 1 SR ARNEO Coating: Yes Nano Crystal Coating: Yes Super Integrated Coating: Yes Fluorine Coated Front Element: Yes Electronic Diaphragm: Yes Vibration Reduction: Yes Internal Focusing: Yes Control Rings: Two Function Button: Yes Internal Zooming: Yes Focus Motor: Stepping Motor Minimum Focus Distance: 1.64 ft (0.50 m) at 70mm; 3.28 ft (1.0 m) at 200mm Maximum Magnification: 0.2× at 200mm (1:5) Mount Material: Metal Weather/Dust Sealing: Yes Dimensions (Length × Diameter): 220 × 89 mm / 8.7 × 3.6 inches Weight: 1440 g / 3.17 lbs with tripod foot; 1360 g / 3.00 lbs without tripod foot MSRP: $2600 Lowest Sale Seen: $2597 and free UV filter (check current price) NIKON Z 7 II + NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S @ 200mm, ISO 64, 1/1250, f/2.8 These specs are as advanced as you’ll see in any lens today. Nikon has thrown almost all its tech at the 70-200mm f/2.8 S: six extra-low dispersion (ED) glass elements, two aspherical elements, a fluorite element (not to be confused with the additional fluorine-coated front element) and even an “SR” element, which stands for “short-wavelength refractive” and is intended to reduce chromatic aberration. As far as I’m aware, not a single other Nikon lens has this many special elements, not even the Z 58mm f/0.95 S. I haven’t even gotten to the various coatings on the Z 70-200mm f/2.8: ARNEO, nano crystal, and super integrated coating to reduce flare, plus fluorine coating on the front element to repel dust and water. There’s nothing Nikon left out. This is a seriously high-end lens. NIKON Z 7 II + NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S @ 200mm, ISO 64, 1/320, f/5.6 I see only one potential concern with the specifications above: portability. The Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S isn’t small or light at all. In fact, it weighs as much as the current F-mount Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL VR. The Z-mount lens is 1440 g / 3.17 lbs (1360 g without the tripod foot), while the F-mount lens is 1430 g / 3.15 lbs (1355 g without the tripod foot). While it’s true that you’d need the 135 gram FTZ adapter to use the F-mount lens on any Nikon Z camera, the fact remains that the two lenses weigh almost the same. If you find that disappointing and you want something to boost your mood, one look at the lens construction diagram could be all you need: Yellow: ED Glass Purple: Fluorite Element Pink: SR Glass Blue: Aspherical Element It’s one thing to read about the special lens elements on the 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S and another to see them in a diagram like this. Nearly half of the 21 elements on this lens are some advanced type! As you’ll see later in this review, perhaps Nikon chose to maximize image quality over some other considerations with this lens… I’ll get to our image quality tests in a moment. First, let’s take a look at the Z 70-200mm f/2.8’s construction and handling features. Click the menu below to jump to “Build Quality and Handling”: The post Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Review appeared first on Download Free Lightroom Presets , Premiere Luts , PSD , Vectors , Footage ...with Google Drive links. Читать дальше...
