AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED

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High-performance telephoto featuring SWM and VR system

2004 Release

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Main Features

VR operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 3 stops (eight times) faster*
Two VR modes are available; Normal and Active
Four ED glass elements including one Super ED glass for a lower refractive index and reduced dispersion
SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet high-speed autofocus
M/A mode for quick switching between autofocus and manual focus operation
Meniscus protective lens for reducing ghost reflection
Focuses down to 1.9m (6.2 ft.)
Dust and Waterproof rubber sealing mount

*As determined by Nikon performance tests.

Specifications



Lens construction		13 elements in 9 groups (3 ED and 1 Super ED glass elements), as well as 1 meniscus protective lens

Picture angle		12°20' [8° with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)]

Number of diaphragm blades		9 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop		22

Closest focusing distance		1.9m

Maximum reproduction ratio		1/8.1

Macro focusing		N/A

Focus-limit switch:		Available

M/A mode		Available

Focus lock button		Available

Weight (approx.):		2,900g

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)		124×203 mm

Lens cap		Slip-on

Lens hood		HK-31 (supplied)

Lens case		CL-L1 (supplied)

Tripod collar		Does have (rotatable)

External front filter attachment frame		N/A

External front filter		N/A

Slip-on filter		52mm

Built-in/rear filter		N/A

Circular polarizing filter		Only the dedicated slip-in circular polarizing filter C-PL3L (optional) is usable.

Circular polarizing filter II		N/A

TC-20E/20E II		Usable.

TC-17E I		Usable.

TC-14E/14E II		Usable.

AF-3		N/A

AF-4		N/A

Infrared compensation scale		N/A

Supplied accessories		Slip-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Slip-on Lens Hood HK-31, Semi-soft Case CL-L1, Slip-on filter holder, 52mm screw-in NC filter, Strap LN-1

Aperture ring		N/A

Distance scale		Does have

Material of bayonet ring		Metal
Note: VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65, D3, D700, D2-series, D1-series, D300, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70-series, D60, D50 and D40-series.

MTF Chart

Lens Construction

: Aspherical lens elements	: Super ED glass elements
: ED glass elements