AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED (2.0x)

Click to enlarge		The AF-S VR supertelephoto 2x zoom lens 2004 Release Link to microsite
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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.

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
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
Aperture ring		N/A
Distance scale		Does have
Material of bayonet ring		Metal
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.

MTF Chart

Wide	Tele

Spatial Frequencies S: Sagittal M: Meridional 10 lines/mm 30 lines/mm

How to read the MTF chart

: Aspherical lens elements	: Super ED glass elements
: ED glass elements