Photo: Takashi Hososhima from Tokyo, Japan (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Quick answer
The Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D ED-IF is a telephoto prime 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
The Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D ED-IF is a telephoto prime lens covering 200mm at f/4 for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D ED-IF specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- 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 ED-IF?
At 200mm this is a telephoto prime, 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° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D ED-IF use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D ED-IF?
It is a fixed 200mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D ED-IF 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 AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D ED-IF 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.
Which cameras does the Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D ED-IF fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
.jpg){kind=link}