N°166063 · Family detail
NikonTelephoto·NIKON F mount·1982
Nikon AI-S Nikkor 1200mm F/11 IF-ED
Specifications01
MountNIKON F
Focal length1200mm
Max aperturef/11
TypeTelephoto · Prime
Release year1982
Weight3900 g
Filter size122 mm
Min focus distance14 m
Aperture blades7
Optical elements9
Groups8
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings + Auto Exposure setting)
Lens hoodBuilt-in telescopic round
TeleconvertersNot compatible
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
ModelAi-S
SeriesNikkor
Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens
Iris Blades7
Summary02
Nikon F-mount fixed super-telephoto prime lens with a 1200mm focal length and f/11 maximum aperture. Intended for distant subjects such as sports, wildlife, and astronomy.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere can this lens be adapted?
The Nikon F mount has a flange distance of 46.5 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work
- Nikon G lenses have no aperture ring: use an adapter with an aperture lever. Nikon E lenses set the aperture electronically: use an electronic adapter.
- Sony EAdapter · 28.5 mm
- Canon RFAdapter · 26.5 mm
- Nikon ZAdapter · 30.5 mm
- Fujifilm XAdapter · 28.8 mm
- L-MountAdapter · 26.5 mm
- Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 27.25 mm
- Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 19.8 mm
Covers full-frame: it can vignette on a medium format sensor.
- Canon EF-MAdapter · 28.5 mm
- Canon EFAdapter · 2.5 mm
A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.
- Nikon FNative

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