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NikonTelephoto·NIKON F mount·1981
Nikon AI-S Nikkor 200mm F/4
Specifications01
MountNIKON F
Focal length200mm
Max aperturef/4
TypeTelephoto · Prime
Release year1981
Weight510 g
Filter size52 mm
Min focus distance2 m
Aperture blades9
Optical elements5
Groups5
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings + Auto Exposure setting)
Lens hoodBuilt-in telescopic round
TeleconvertersNikon Teleconverter TC-14→ 280mm F/5.6
Nikon Teleconverter TC-14A→ 280mm F/5.6
Nikon Teleconverter TC-200→ 400mm F/8
Nikon Teleconverter TC-201→ 400mm F/8
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
ModelAi-S
SeriesNikkor
Lens TypeMedium telephoto prime lens
Iris Blades9
Focus Rotation Deg205
Summary02
Nikon AI-S Nikkor 200mm F/4 is a Nikon F-mount telephoto prime lens for distance subjects and outdoor use. It has a fixed maximum aperture of f/4 for moderate low-light performance.
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

Other Mounts03
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