Nikon 200-400mm f/4 G VR II AF-S ED-IF Super Telephoto Nikkor Lens

A high-speed, high-performance super telephoto zoom
lens for dedicated wildlife and sports photographers.

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II Lens is a super telephoto zoom that delivers images with superior image quality. It features a 20-elements/17-groups construction with Nikon's Nano Crystal Coat lens coating and four ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens elements which help to yield color-corrected images with minimal distortion and aberrations. This lens an ideal choice for sports and wildlife photography and is a great tool to help you explore your creativity.

This lens features the improved Vibration Reduction (VR II) system that allows handheld telephoto shooting, even in less-than-ideally lit conditions. The VR system minimizes image blur caused by camera shake, and offers the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed of about 4 stops faster. In addition, this lens features the Tripod Detection mode, which reduces vibration that may occur due to shutter release when mounted on a tripod.

The Silent Wave Motor (SWM) feature provides swift autofocus with superior accuracy and ultra-quiet operation. This G-type lens does not feature an aperture ring on the lens body, resulting in a lighter and more compact lens. Aperture changes are designed to be done via the camera's command dial.

Key Features:

Versatile Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens
This powerful super-telephoto zoom lens is perfect for sports and wildlife shooting offering constant maximum aperture and VR II image stabilization.

Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction)
Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to four shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture.

Nano Crystal Coat
The Nano Crystal lens coating further reduces ghosting and interior flare across a wide range of wavelengths for even greater image clarity.

Four Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements
Four ED elements offer superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings.

Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
The exclusive SWM enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.

Three Focus Modes
The lens features an A/M mode, joining the familiar M/A and M modes, enhancing AF control versatility with fast, secure switching between auto and manual focus to accommodate personal shooting techniques. Internal Focus (IF) IF provides fast and quiet autofocus without changing the length of the lens, retaining working distance throughout the focus range.

Rugged Construction
This powerful lens features enhanced dust and moisture-resistance, magnesium die-cast barrel construction and a protective meniscus front lens.

Close Focusing to 7.2 feet
Focus to 6.6' (2m) using AF or 6.4' (19.5m) using manual focus enabling striking image perspectives.

Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
The rounded nine-blade diaphragm renders more natural appearances of out-of-focus image areas.