Nikon 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR Lens

August 23, 2007.
T his top end lens from Nikon is another that looks like it requires a pilot’s license to operate it! teeming with knobs, buttons and switches, it takes a careful look just to see them all. The world's first AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED zoom lens with Nikon's advanced Vibration Reduction (VR) technology and highly regarded Silent Wave Motor technology incorporated into a compact design that is easily hand held, but not for long periods of time as it weighs 6.9 lbs. Designed for news, sports/action, wildlife and nature photographers, this innovative lens is based on a optical system that features 4 ED glass elements.

 
Nikon 200-400mm f/4G VR Lens - Close 2

This lens comes with a huge trunk case with a combination of interior cushions and partition enables the easy storing of camera bodies, Speedlights and other photographic equipment.

A lens like this brings the photographer right to the heart of the action, even from hundreds of meters away, a very welcome product for any photographer”.  The ideal telephoto zoom lens for the discerning professional telephoto photographer.

Nikon 200-400mm f/4G VR Lens - Close

It also allows them to use faster shutter speeds with the added benefit of VR technology in well lit environments to freeze the action and further diminish any camera shake blur effect. The VR technology in the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED lens offers users a choice of either Normal or Active mode. Normal mode detects camera shake when the lens is hand held and the photographer is on a stable base. The Active mode goes a step further to detect vibration caused by photographing from a moving platform, such as a car or a helicopter. Its VR system is smart enough to detect a panning motion and correct vibration on the vertical axis.

This performance is complimented by Nikon's automatic Focus Tracking with Lock-on(R), a technology that will enable the system to maintain sharp focus even if the subject is momentarily obscured from view, or if the camera's AF sensor momentarily moves off the main subject. The lens also features Nikon's Silent Wave Motor technology. This innovative technology is highly regarded by professional photographers for its silent and fast auto focusing.

The Nikon 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED VR Lens offers a significant advancement for professional telephoto photography, and is fully compatible with both 35mm and Digital SLR cameras.

• AF-L Switch - Autofocus Lock - When auto-focusing, focus may be locked in position by pushng the AF-L switch; an AF-ON switch provides quick auto-focusing on and off. 

• A/M - autofocus encompassing manual override, AF precedence mode. that minimizes the sensitivity to the manual focus override to preclude surprising changes from auto mode to manual.

• DX - NIKKOR - Compact and lightweight Nikon DX lenses feature a lesser image circle and are specifically created and optimized for the Nikon D-series, digital SLR camera bodies. An ideal option for photographers and enthusiasts who require shooting of expansive landscapes with Nikon DX DSLR

• Electronic Focus Preset function - restores a focal preset point in an flick of an eye with a simple click of a button

• Four ED- (Extra-low Dispersion Glass Elements)
a necessary element of the Nikon telephoto lens Nikon engineered Extra-low Dispersion optical glass to facilitate the manufacture of lenses that provide superior color correction and sharpness by diminishing chromatic aberrations

• FX-format sensor
The leading factor setting the Nikon FX apart from other sensors is the large size of the pixels, which allows for more light collection.

• G - labeled after the f-number. A G-lens contains no aperture ring, therefore aperture may only be electronically controlled by the camera and only autofocus camera bodies featuring function dials have the capacity to control G lenses

• IF- Internal Focusing
The ability to have a lens focus while it's size remains unchanged. Nikon’s IF engineering allows that to happen. All internal optical travel is contained within the inside of the non-extension lens container.

• RD- Rounded Nine Blade Diaphragm
Soft-focus images of point light resources create accepted polygonal shapes that mirror the form of the cavity produced by the diaphragm blades.

• SWM- Silent Wave Motor
Nikon AF-S engineering is yet one more rationale why professional photographers like Nikon telephoto optical lenses.

• VR - Vibration Reduction
Normal mode Employs a moving optical assembly to minimize the effects of photographic camera shake. Active Mode which provide for shooting from a moving vehicle.

• Lens mount fitted with rubber ring that is resistant to dust and drops of water

• Detachable tripod mounting foot provided

Dedicated Front Lens Cover

Rear Lens Cap

52mm Drop-In Filter Holder

NC Clear Filter

HK-30 Lens Hood

CL-L2 Lens Case

LN-1 Lens Strap

5-Year Warranty (1-Year International + 4-Year USA Extension)

!