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AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon's most popular telephoto zoom for F-mount — the AF-S 70-200mm f/4G balances reach, sharpness, and weight at a significantly lower price than the f/2.8 version. With built-in VR, weather sealing, and exceptional optical quality throughout the zoom range, it is an outstanding choice for wildlife, sports, and portrait telephoto work on both the D850 and D7500. On the D7500 the 105–300mm DX equivalent provides impressive reach for wildlife and sports. Compatible with all Nikon FX and DX F-mount cameras.

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£849 new
Average price across retailers: ~£924
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Core
Released
2012
Aperture
f/4 (constant max aperture)
Compatible Mount
Nikon F-mount (FX / DX)
Dimensions
78mm diameter × 178.5mm length
Weight
850g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
AF Motor
Silent Wave Motor (SWM) — fast and quiet with full-time manual override
Optical IS
4-stop VR (Vibration Reduction)
Burst Rate
N/A
Battery Life
N/A
Optics
Min. Focus Distance
100cm minimum focus distance
Viewfinder
N/A
Screen
N/A
Memory Cards
N/A
Connectivity
N/A

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Wildlife
9.0
Portrait
9.0
Sports & Action
7.0
✅ Great For
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Wildlife 70–200mm (or 105–300mm on D7500) with VR and weather sealing — a practical, sharp telephoto for wildlife in any conditions.
👤
Portrait Beautiful background compression at 200mm — a flattering telephoto for environmental portraits and headshots.
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Sports & Action Fast SWM AF and VR handle most sports situations — the f/4 limitation is the only significant drawback.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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