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

The AF-S VR supertelephoto 2x zoom lens

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Key Features

Key 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	Snap-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.