Nikkor 200mm f/4 AI-S

200mm
f/4.0
Telephoto
540 g
Min focus 2 m

Quick answer

The Nikon Nikkor 200mm f/4 AI-S is a telephoto telephoto lens covering 200mm at f/4.0 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

Nikon Nikkor 200mm f/4 AI-S: a telephoto prime lens with a 200mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Nikon F mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.

Nikon Nikkor 200mm f/4 AI-S specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 200mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.0
Lens type: Telephoto
Format coverage: full-frame
Optical construction: 5 elements in 5 groups
Autofocus motor: none
Minimum focus distance: 2 m
Weight: 540 g
Length: 126 mm
Diameter: 68 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon Nikkor 200mm f/4 AI-S?

At 200mm this is a telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:

Sports and action
Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
Compressing distant landscapes

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°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Nikon Nikkor 200mm f/4 AI-S use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Nikon Nikkor 200mm f/4 AI-S?

It is a fixed 200mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a telephoto lens.

Is the Nikon Nikkor 200mm f/4 AI-S a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 200mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/4.0.

What is the Nikon Nikkor 200mm f/4 AI-S equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 300mm on full frame, with a 6.9° horizontal and 8.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.