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AFS VR 200-400mm f4

Manufacturer
Nikon

Item details

The AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED features a super telephoto zoom reach with the advantages of Vibration Reduction for increased photographic opportunities in low light.

The Vibration Reduction system offers up to three stops slower shutter speeds either in Normal Mode for hand held shooting or Active Mode when shooting from a moving platform. The VR system can also detect panning movement.

The optical design includes 24 glass elements in 17 groups manufactured to the latest environmental standards. No less than four ED glass elements ensure sharp, high contrast results with film or digital. The picture angle is equivalent to 135 format focal lengths of 300mm to 600mm when used with a Nikon DX format Digital SLR, fast and quiet auto focus enabled by the incorporation of a Silent Wave Motor (SWM).

The f/4 Maximum aperture and overall length remain constant at all focal lengths and focus distances and a new Memory Set button close to the camera body facilitates instant one touch focus re-set.

Lens Construction 24 elements in 17 groups
Closest Focusing 2 m
Filter Attachment Size 52mm
Hood HB-30 (supplied)
Weight 3200g
Dia. x Length (mm) 124 x 358

Latest reviews

Recommended
Yes
Price
0$
Pros
  • quiet,fast focus,bokeh is great,
Cons
  • heavy, must use tripod
I bought this lens in 2008, I use it to shoot wildlife in yellowstone National Park. Love it and would highly recommend this product. I also use the 70-200 2.8
Recommended
Yes
Price
0$
Pros
  • accurate, fast, silent. excellent bokeh, good VR
Cons
  • none
I bought this (expensive) lens only recently but after almost 5.000 shots I think I can tell a bit more about the lens.

It is a great beast and easy to work with. It weighs about 3.2 kg and could be handheld as well due to the excellent VR. To be honest I should buy a tripod or good monopod to work with it, but I am simple not a tripod lover and I can handle this thing easily. My 70-200VR lens seems a toy after using the heavier 200-400/4 VR for a long time.

The colorrendering as well as bokeh are wonderfull. Even in low contrast situations the lens produces high quality images.

I am very pleased with it and would recommend this one to everyone (budget permitting ofcourse)

I also used the lens with the 1.4 as well as the 1.7 converter. Not too happy with 1.7 under lower light circumstances and the lens is somewhat slower with the 1.4 converter, but I mostly use the lens with the 1.4 converter to be honest.
Recommended
Yes
Price
0$
Pros
  • Sharpness, Contrast and Teleconverter compatibility
Cons
  • Weight
Excellent build quality and performance. AF-S focus is very fast and quiet. TC14E works well as do other TC\'s but autofocus slows beyond effective f5.6. Every photo has the Wow factor shot with this lens.

Item information

Category
SLR & MFT (micro four thirds) Lenses
Added by
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