This powerful and versatile super telephoto features VR image stabilization and incredible image quality for serious sports and wildlife photographers.
AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR
200-400mm f/4G IF-ED
Price$6,299.95*ESP
Key Features
The world's first AF-S VR super-Telephoto 200-400mm zoom lens.
Nikon VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture.
Automatically detects when photographer is panning and compensates.
Exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra-high-speed auto focusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation.
Minimum focus distance of 6.2 feet at all focal lengths.
Compatible with TC-14EII (AF/MF), TC-17EII (MF), TC-20EII (MF) and TC-20EIII (MF) Teleconverters.
No power consumption during manual focus operation.
Nikon D-type design provides precise distance information for flash and ambient light exposure processes.
G-design enables apertures to be selected from select Nikon AF SLR camera bodies.
Combines four fixed focal length super-Telephoto lenses into a single compact super-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor lens.
Two VR Modes: normal or active for taking pictures with extreme movement.
Compatible with Nikon TC-14E II, TC-17E II and TC-20E II (III) Teleconverters. AF operation only with TC14E II.
4 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements minimize chromatic aberration and provide higher resolution and superior contrast.
Internal Focusing (IF) design for smoother focusing and great body balance.
M/A mode enables instant switching from auto focus to manual with virtually no time lag even during AF servo operation.
9 blade rounded diaphragm for natural blur.
Detachable tripod mounting collar provided.
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Specifications
- Mount TypeNikon F-Bayonet
- Focal Length Range200-400mm
- Zoom Ratio2.0x
- Maximum Aperturef/4
- Minimum Aperturef/32
- Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)8°
- Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)4°
- Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)12°20'
- Minimum Angle of View (FX-format)6°10'
- Maximum Reproduction Ratio0.27 (AF)
0.28 (MF)x - Lens (Elements)24
- Lens (Groups)17
- Compatible Format(s)FX
DX
FX in DX Crop Mode
35mm Film - VR (Vibration Reduction) Image StabilizationYes
- Diaphragm Blades9
- Distance InformationYes
- ED Glass (Elements)4
- Super Integrated CoatingYes
- AutofocusYes
- AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)Yes
- Internal FocusingYes
- Minimum Focus Distance6.6ft.(2.0m)
- Focus ModeAuto
Manual
Manual/Auto - Filter Size52mm
- Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
- Dimensions(Approx.)4.9x14.4 in. (Diameter x Length)
124x365mm (Diameter x Length) - Weight(Approx.)115.52 oz. (3275g)
- Lens CaseCL-L2
- Lens HoodHK-30
- Supplied Accessories
- HK-30 Hood
- CL-L2 Soft Case
- Front cover
- Rear lens cap
*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.
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