Outstanding AF-S VR supertelephoto (2x) zoom lens.

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.

AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED (2.0x) 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
• Aperture ring
  N/A
• Distance scale
  Does have
• Material of bayonet ring
  Metal

 
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

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.