Nikon Made It Faster, Sharper, AND Lighter!

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The new Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II claims to be lighter, faster and sharper than its precursor, a lens we already loved. To test this lens, Chris Niccolls took it to the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary to see how it performs in the field.

Buy the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1953205-REG/nikon_nikkor_z_70_200mm_f_2_8.html/BI/19083/KBID/10687

Read the full review: https://petapixel.com/2026/02/23/nikon-70-200mm-f-2-8-vr-s-ii-hands-on-first-impressions-wolf-in-sheeps-clothing/

Special thanks to the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary: https://www.yamnuskawolfdogsanctuary.com/

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0:00 - Intro
2:35 - Sample Images
3:31 - Design and Controls
5:02 - Autofocus
5:35 - Flare
6:17 - Close-Up
7:03 - LoCA
7:36 - Bokeh
8:20 - The Wrap