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NikonTelephoto·NIKON F mount·2003
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm F/4G IF-ED VR
Specifications01
MountNIKON F
Focal length200-400mm
Max aperturef/4
TypeTelephoto · Zoom
Release year2003
Weight3275 g
Physical length358 mm
Min focus distance2 m
Max magnification0.2703
Aperture blades9
Optical elements24
Groups17
AutofocusYes
StabilizationYes
Aperture controlNone
The aperture is controlled from the camera
Lens hoodHK-30 - Clamp-on round
TeleconvertersNikon AF-I Teleconverter TC-14E→ 280-560mm F/5.6
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E II→ 280-560mm F/5.6
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III→ 280-560mm F/5.6
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II→ 340-680mm F/6.8
Nikon AF-I Teleconverter TC-20E→ 400-800mm F/8
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E II→ 400-800mm F/8
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III Aspherical→ 400-800mm F/8
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeSuper telephoto zoom lens
Summary02
Nikon F-mount telephoto zoom lens with a constant f/4 aperture and 200–400mm focal length. Built for wildlife/sports and uses VR image stabilization and IF focusing.
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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