AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED (2.0x)

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The AF-S VR supertelephoto 2x zoom lens



2004 Release



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Main Features



VR operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 3 stops (eight times) faster*
Two VR modes are available; Normal and Active
Focus Preset function
M/A mode for quick switching between autofocus and manual focus operation
Four ED glass elements for higher optical performance
Constant f/4 maximum aperture through the entire focal range
Dust and Waterproof rubber sealing mount
*As determined by Nikon performance tests.





Specifications






Lens construction

24 elements in 17 groups (4 ED glass elements), as well as one detachable protective lens

Picture angle

12°20' - 6°10' [8° - 4° with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)]

Focal-length scale

200, 250, 300, 350, 400mm

Number of diaphragm blades

9 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop

32

Closest focusing distance

2m in AF mode (1.95m in MF mode) through the entire zoom range

Maximum reproduction ratio

1/3.7 in AF mode (1/3.6 in MF mode)

Zoom control

Manual, via separate zoom ring

Macro focusing

N/A

Focus-preset

Available

M/A mode

Available

Focus lock button

Available

Weight (approx.):

3,275g with protective lens (3,150g without)

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)

124×365 mm with protective lens (124×358 mm without)

Lens cap

Slip-on

Lens hood

HK-30 (supplied)

Lens case

CL-L2 (supplied)

Tripod collar

Does have (rotatable)

External front filter attachment frame

Does not rotate

External front filter

N/A

Slip-on filter

N/A

Built-in/rear filter

52mm screw-in, rear-attachment type

Circular polarizing filter

Slip-in type is usable

Circular polarizing filter II

Slip-in type is usable

TC-20E/20E II

Usable, but autofocusing is not possible

TC-17E II

Usable, but autofocusing is not possible

TC-14E/14E II

Usable

AF-3

N/A

AF-4

N/A

Infrared compensation scale

Available

Supplied accessories

Slip-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Slip-on Hood HK-30, Semi-soft case CL-L2, dedicated slip-in filter holder, 52mm screw-in NC filter, dedicated lens protective glass, dedicated lens protective glass case, Strap-LN-1

Aperture ring

N/A

Distance scale

Does have

Material of bayonet ring

Metal

Note:
VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65, D3, D700, D2-series, D1-series, D300, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70-series, D60, D50 and D40-series.





MTF Chart


Wide Tele

Spatial Frequencies S: Sagittal M: Meridional
10 lines/mm
30 lines/mm
How to read the MTF chart





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