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Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

3 stories tracked since 13 Apr 2026 — latest 6 July 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.

  1. 13 Apr 2026 · Lens Review

    Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S Mark II: Better, But Is It $3,200 Better?

    If you already own the original Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S — one of the sharpest lenses Nikon has ever made — this review is the one that tells you whether to upgrade or hold your wallet. The Mark II improves on an already-excellent lens, but at $3,196 the real question is what that weakness is and whether it shows up on the jobs you actually shoot.

  2. 12 June 2026 · Lens News

    Nikon Discontinues First Z-Mount S-Line Zooms and Several F-Mount Lenses

    Nikon has officially discontinued the first-generation Z 24-70mm f/2.8 VR S and Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S, the first Z-mount S-line zooms to be retired as updated versions take over. Several F-mount lenses are also gone, including the 120-300mm f/2.8E and 35mm f/1.4G. B&H still has inventory on some. Separately, a batch of long-out-of-stock F-mount lenses has reappeared at B&H for now.

  3. 6 July 2026 · Photographer Opinion

    Stuart Palley: 13 Years Photographing California Wildfires

    Stuart Palley has been photographing California wildfires since 2013, now close to 200 fires deep. His Terra Flamma project shoots fires at night on long exposures, treating the fire itself as the light source. He's used the Fujifilm GFX100 II with the GF 500mm F5.6 and GF 20-35mm F4, and the Nikon Z8 with the 70-200mm F2.8 VR S. DPReview has a full interview.