Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II

Professional super-telephoto zoom for sports and wildlife

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
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LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 19
Durability 19
Price 8
Usability 18
Brand Nikon
Model 2185

Key Features

OPTICS 24 elements in 17 groups including 4 ED glass elements and Nano Crystal Coat
APERTURE Constant f/4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range with 9 rounded diaphragm blades
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet internal focusing
STABILIZATION Vibration Reduction (VR II) providing up to 4 stops of compensation
FOCUSING Internal focusing system with M/A and M/M focus modes
BUILD Magnesium alloy construction with professional-grade weather sealing
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with Nikon FX and DX format DSLR cameras
MIN FOCUS Minimum focus distance of 2.0m (6.6 ft) in AF mode
FILTER 52mm drop-in filter slot
ZOOM Rotary zoom mechanism with focus limiter switch
MOUNT Nikon F-mount
COATING Nano Crystal Coat to reduce ghosting and flare
ACCESSORIES Includes dedicated carbon fiber hood and heavy-duty tripod collar

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present Four focus function buttons
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 200-400mm
Maximum Aperture f/4
Minimum Aperture f/32
Lens Construction 24 elements in 17 groups
Angle of View 12u00b0 20' - 6u00b0 10' (FX)
Minimum Focus Distance 2.0m (6.6 ft)
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Filter Size 52mm (drop-in)
Focus Motor Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Stabilization VR II (4 stops)
Dimensions 124 x 365.5 mm
Weight 3,360g