Nikon is pleased to announce the release of the AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G
ED VR II, an FX-format compatible telephoto zoom lens with a focal range of 200 mm to the super telephoto 400 mm.
In addition to the adoption of Nano Crystal Coat and the VR II vibration reduction system, which offers camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed increase of approximately 4 stops, the lens is equipped with A/M (autofocus with manual override, AF priority) mode.
AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II Primary Features
● A super telephoto zoom lens with a range of focal lengths from 200 mm to 400 mm
Coverage for a wide range of focal lengths enables capture of a wide variety of angles of
view with a single lens.
● Nano Crystal Coat significantly reduces ghost and flare
● Built-in (VR II) vibration reduction offering camera shake compensation equivalent
to a shutter speed increase of approximately four stops
● ED lens elements (4) adopted for superior chromatic aberration compensation
● A/M (autofocus with manual override, AF priority) mode added
The addition of A/M (autofocus with manual override, AF priority) mode prevents accidental
switching from autofocus to manual focus. Along with M/A (autofocus with manual override,
MF priority) mode, which enables manual focusing by rotating the focus ring while autofocus
is operating, and M (manual focus) mode, this makes for a total of three focus modes.
AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II specifications
Focal length 200-400mm
Maximum aperture f/4
Minimum aperture f/32
Lens construction 24 elements in 17 groups (4 ED and some Nano
Crystal Coat-deposited lens elements), as well as 1
detachable protective glass
Angle of view 12°20´- 6°10´ (8°- 4° for Nikon DX format)
Minimum focus distance 2 m with autofocus, at all zoom settings 1.95 m with
manual focus, at all zoom settings
No. of diaphragm blades 9 pieces. (rounded)
Filter/attachment size 52mm
Diameter x length Approximately 124(dia) x 365.5 mm (extension from
the camera’s lens-mount flange with lens protective glass attached)
Weight Approximately 3,360g (with lens protective glass attached)
Supplied accessories Slip-on front lens cap, Rear Lens Cap LF-1, Lens Hood
HK-30, Semi-soft Case CL-L2 (with dedicated interior
cushioning material), Dedicated slip-in filter holder,
52mm Screw-on NC Filter, Dedicated lens protective
glass (attached to the lens), Dedicated lens protective
glass case, Strap LN-1
Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the
part of the manufacturer.
Nikon Canada lists the old one as $6849.95 and the new one $7099.95, about $250 difference. For comparison, the difference between the VR II 300f2.8 and the older one is $850.
Nikon USA old 200-400 is $6299.95 and the new one $6999.95. Hmmm...
Last edited by Desmond Chan; 04-27-2010 at 02:52 AM.
I think those lenses are getting harder and harder to buy as the prices go higher and higher.
On the other side, I am sure that will be a dream lens. Now in it's 3rd generation (there was a manual focus version, too).
And Canon still hasn't produced anything similar. Good for me and my bank account :)
Markus,
You are so right. I would like a 400DO but the price is high and Canon's new 70-200 looks great. Thought I read it will have a price around 2K. Need to ensure my lenses cover the range of photography I enjoy, might not have extra money to build an inventory. For example, would love to purchase a fish-eye someday!
One web photo gear reviewer thinks that the coating of the new lens is mainly a marketing ploy, and that the new VR offers little improvement. In his view, the present and new lenses are both basically similar and excellent, and discounting of the present lens may provide an excellent opportunity for purchase.
I have used the Nikkor 80-400 VR lens for a number of years with excellent results but have been dismayed by its slow, camera-driven autofocus. So please, Nikon, heavily discount your current 200-400 VR to make room for the new one!
New Nikon 200-400 on its way
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