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

Note: Some peeling on the rear-mount UV filter gasket, some dust inside the lens unlikely to affect images, and visible scuffs throughout.

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II is a professional-grade super-telephoto zoom lens built for Nikon F-mount cameras, delivering a constant f/4 maximum aperture across an exceptional telephoto range that has made it a favorite among wildlife, sports, and nature photographers who need both significant reach and zoom flexibility in a single professional lens. Its combination of substantial telephoto power and a constant aperture sets it apart from most super-telephoto options, which typically sacrifice either speed or zoom versatility.

The 200-400mm focal range provides remarkable flexibility for wildlife and sports photographers who need to quickly adjust framing as subjects move closer or farther away, a significant advantage over fixed focal length super-telephoto primes that require photographers to physically reposition themselves to reframe a shot. The constant f/4 aperture throughout this extensive zoom range delivers consistent exposure and strong low-light performance regardless of focal length, along with the ability to produce smooth, pronounced background blur that helps isolate distant subjects.

Nikon’s second-generation Vibration Reduction (VR II) system provides effective compensation for camera shake, an essential feature at these extended focal lengths where even minor movement becomes dramatically magnified, supporting sharper handheld and monopod-assisted shooting. The lens’s ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements help minimize chromatic aberration, contributing to crisp, high-contrast images across this demanding zoom and aperture combination. Autofocus is driven by Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (AF-S) technology, delivering fast, accurate focusing performance well suited to tracking erratic wildlife and fast-moving sports action.

Built with a rugged magnesium-alloy barrel and professional-grade weather-sealing, this lens is designed to withstand demanding field conditions faced by working wildlife and sports photographers. A rotating tripod collar provides essential balanced support for a lens of this substantial size and weight when mounted on a tripod or monopod. The Nikon F mount ensures compatibility with Nikon’s full-frame FX-format DSLR lineup. For professional wildlife and sports photographers who need the flexibility of a zoom combined with the speed and reach of a super-telephoto lens, this lens offers an exceptional and highly capable professional-grade option.

Specs:
– Focal length: 200-400mm
– Maximum aperture: f/4 (constant)
– Lens mount: Nikon F (full-frame/FX)
– Image stabilization: Vibration Reduction II (VR II)
– Special elements: ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass
– Autofocus motor: Silent Wave Motor (AF-S)
– Build: Magnesium alloy, weather-sealed, rotating tripod collar
– Focus type: Autofocus with full-time manual override
– Use case: Wildlife, sports, and nature photography