Photo: Takashi Hososhima from Tokyo, Japan (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Quick answer
Macro telephoto that reaches 1:1 from a comfortable working distance, introduced in 1993. It has internal focusing and a tripod collar.
Pros
- 1:1 reproduction
- Long working distance
- Internal focusing
- Tripod collar
Cons
- Heavy at 1.19kg
- No VR
- Slow screw-drive focus
Verdict
Great for skittish subjects if you accept the weight and use a tripod.
About this lens
Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF-ED: a macro lens with a 200mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF-ED specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1993
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 8 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.5 m
- Maximum magnification
- 1x
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
- Weight
- 1190 g
- Length
- 193 mm
- Diameter
- 76 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF-ED?
- Insects and wildlife close-ups
- Flowers from a distance
- Detail studies
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 200mm | 10.3° | 12.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 300mm | 6.9° | 8.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What is the working distance of the Nikon 200mm f/4D Micro?
It gives a longer working distance than a 105mm macro at the same magnification, which helps with insects. The minimum focus distance is 0.5m.
Does the AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D autofocus on modern bodies?
Autofocus works only on DSLRs with an in-body focus motor, for example the D7500, D750, D500 and D850. On D3xxx and D5xxx bodies and on Z cameras with the FTZ adapter, focus is manual.
Is the 200mm f/4D Micro good for portraits?
It can be, though the focal length is long for tight spaces. At a normal distance it gives strong subject isolation.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
.jpg){kind=link}