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Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED

The first Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 with VR (2003): internal zoom and focus, a Silent Wave Motor, weather sealing and a tripod collar.

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Core
Released
2003
Focal Length
70–200mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Nikon F-mount
Filter Size
77mm
Dimensions
87mm diameter × 215mm length
Weight
1470g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Optical IS
Vibration Reduction (VR), 3 stops
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.18x
Min. Focus Distance
1.4m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.8/10
Street
4.7/10
Travel
4.1/10
Wedding & Events
7.5/10
Filmmaking
5.0/10
Documentary
5.7/10
Sports & Action
7.3/10
Landscape
4.8/10
Wildlife
5.7/10
Casual
3.9/10
Food
4.5/10
Architecture
4.5/10
Underwater
5.0/10
✅ Great For
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Wedding & Events 7.5 Strong on focal length, autofocus and weather sealing.
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Sports & Action 7.3 Strong on focal length, autofocus and burst-speed support.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Casual 3.9 Held back by focal length and portability.
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Travel 4.1 Held back by portability and focal length.
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Food 4.5 Held back by close focusing and focal length.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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