Covering an impressive range of telephoto focal lengths, the AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II from Nikon is a versatile zoom well-suited for sports and wildlife shooting. A constant f/4 maximum aperture affords consistent illumination throughout the zoom range and this relatively bright design also offers increased control over depth of field. An advanced optical design, which includes four extra-low dispersion elements, produces a highly corrected image quality that is void of chromatic aberrations and color fringing for notable clarity and color accuracy. Additionally, both a Nano Crystal Coat and a Super Integrated Coating have been applied to control flare and ghosting for improved contrast in backlit and harsh lighting conditions. Complementing the optics, this lens also sports a Silent Wave Motor for fast and accurate autofocus along with VR II image stabilization to minimize the appearance of camera shake by three stops.

F-Mount Lens/FX Format    Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32    Four Extra-Low Dispersion Elements    Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings    Silent Wave Motor AF System    VR II Image Stabilization    Fixed, Rotating Tripod Collar    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Telephoto zoom is designed for FX-format F-mount cameras, however can also be used with DX models where it will provide a 300-600mm equivalent focal length range.

Constant f/4 maximum aperture affords consistent illumination throughout the zoom range and also affords greater control over depth of field for isolating subjects and working with selective focus techniques.

Four extra-low dispersion elements greatly reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to produce greater clarity and color accuracy.

Both a Nano Crystal Coat and a Super Integrated Coating have been applied to individual elements to suppress internal reflections, flare, and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions.

Silent Wave Motor affords quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. An internal focusing design is also used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds.

VR II (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake by three stops to benefit shooting handheld in difficult lighting conditions.

Rotating tripod collar benefits working with the lens atop a tripod or monopod.

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.

Compatible with optional AF-S Teleconverter TC-14, TC-17, and TC-20 teleconverters.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this a good lens for low light sports?

A: Yes, the Nikon 200-500 lens is a great wild life lens that offers the following great features. Powerful magnification with minimal aberration throughout the zoom range Vibration reduction The constant max aperture and VR system give you decent low-light performance

Q: 2. will the z8 animal eye AF work with this lens and the FTZII adapter?

A: The animal eye Aautoofcus on the Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera does work with the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Lens and the Nikon FTZ II Mount Adapter.

Q: 3. Is this lens still has the vignetting and distortion issues ? Or those were corrected by Nikon?

A: Distortion is a normal occurrence with wide angle lenses, but may be more prominent depending on the angle you are shooting at. However as previously stated, most popular editing software can correct for this distortion easily.

Q: 4. Is there any benefit of the V.R. at 16mm

A: Yes when shooting in low light hand held, if using a tripod then it should be turned off

Q: 5. Is this lens compatible with a Nikon D500?

A: Yes, it is compatible with the D500.

Q: 6. Is this lens fully compatible with the d850 and d3400?

A: The NIKKOR 200-500mm lens is compatible with both the D850 and the D3400. Any F-mount full frame lens with the "AF-S" moniker will always be compatible with both cameras.

Q: 7. I have the Nikon D3400 with a 70-300 lens. looking to upgrade lens for taking sports pictures. Would you recommend this lens?

A: The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Lens is compatible with the Nikon D3400 DSLR Camera and is an excellent lens for photographing sports.

Q: 8. Is this lens compatible with model D3400?

A: Yes, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Lens is fully compatible with your Nikon D3400 DSLR camera.

Q: 9. will this lens be compatible with Nikon d700?

A: Yes, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Lens is compatible with the Nikon D700 SLR Digital Camera (B&H # WPPI09ERZPP).

Q: 10. Is this lens compatible with Nikon 800E?

A: Totally. Great lens at the price point for a full frame camera.