N°166740 · Family detail
NikonTelephoto·NIKON F mount·1988
Nikon AI Nikkor 1200-1700mm F/5.6-8P IF-ED
Specifications01
MountNIKON F
Focal length1200-1700mm
Max aperturef/5.6
TypeTelephoto · Zoom
Release year1988
Weight16000 g
Min focus distance10 m
Aperture blades9
Optical elements18
Groups13
Min aperturef/8
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings only)
Lens hoodBuilt-in round
TeleconvertersNot compatible
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeTelephoto zoom lens
Summary02
Nikon F-mount super-telephoto zoom (1200–1700mm) with a variable maximum aperture of f/5.6–8, intended for distant subjects such as sports or wildlife. IF design for focus without changing length.
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
Sources03
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