This is the 2nd version of the 200-400 f4. The 1st gen I tested (used) autofocus AF wasn't as good, but image quality (IQ) was the same. Nikon newer 3rd gen/ version is 18-400 f4 with TC built in. Yes I got mine used.
Positives:
1. price,new or used it is so much cheaper than all these new lenses at the longer focal length and larger aperture.
2. IQ is great. I have the old 80-400mm variable aperture one. That lens isn't as sharp. This lens isn't a prime so it isn't that level of sharpen, but is great.
3. built quality, lost of metal and you can feel it.
4. AF is good, but it for tracking on the nikon z6 with ftz adapter for BIF, maybe not this combo..
negative:
-so heavy, I have it on my back carrying it for a few bird trail and i was wiped, haha.
Overall with the used price i am happy with the image quality, just if it wasn't so big and heavy I would use it more. Mine had a lens filter and the carrying sling case was nice,
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This Item  Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED Vibration Reduction II Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras | Recommendations  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | $1,949.00 | $1,345.00 | -15% $2,296.95 List: $2,699.95 | $379.95 | $296.95 | -25% $285.00 New Price: $379.99 |
| Delivery | Get it Jun 12 - 16 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jun 10 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jun 10 | Get it Jun 11 - 13 | — | — |
| Customer Ratings | ||||||
| Sold By | District Camera and Imaging | Camerama | Adorama | SSE Photo & Video | GYTE ENTERPRISE | BH 52 Innovations |
| lens type | Telephoto | Zoom lens | Telephoto | Standard | Standard | Telephoto |
| compatible mountings | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F | Nikon Z | Nikon F (DX) | Nikon F (DX) | Nikon F |
| lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
| focus type | Ultrasonic | Auto Focus | Auto Focus, Manual Focus | Ultrasonic | Auto Focus | Auto Focus |
| minimum focal length | 200 millimeters | 80 millimeters | 100 millimeters | 16 millimeters | 18 millimeters | 55 millimeters |
| max focal length | 400 millimeters | 400 millimeters | 400 millimeters | 85 millimeters | 55 millimeters | 300 millimeters |
| fixed focal length | 400 millimeters | 400 millimeters | 100 millimeters | 85 millimeters | 55 millimeters | 300 millimeters |
| real angle of view | 12.33 degrees | 24.3 degrees | 24 degrees | 0 arc minute | 0 arc minute | 82.5 degrees |
| model name | 2187 | 2208 | NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S | 2178 | 1 | CRTNK55300VRRB |
| max aperture | — | 4.5 f stop | 4.5 f stop | — | — | 4.5 f stop |
| diaphragm blades | 9 | — | 9 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 14.41 x 4.88 x 4.88 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 7.4 pounds |
| ASIN | B003JBHSHK |
| Item model number | 2187 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,109 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | April 26, 2010 |
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
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I've been using the AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II for a little over a month now and have been extremely pleased by the results I've had. I'm a photo hobbyist/ enthusiast and have never had as large a lens as this before but it is quickly becoming a favorite. In the short time that I have had the lens, I've mainly taken wildlife photos. What has impressed me most is how quickly the lens focuses and how spot-on the focus is. People are amazed when they see the detail the lens provides. I've actually handheld the lens using the VR II feature and the images were just as sharp as the tripod-mounted photos. Very impressive! All-in-all, I'm very pleased with the results and have no buyer's remorse whatsoever. I would recommend this lens to anyone looking to jump into the high power zoom category.
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Great tele lens optics, but too heavy to carry around
