Zeiss Nikon F Telephoto

Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE

200mm
f/2.0
Telephoto

Quick answer

The Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE is a telephoto telephoto lens covering 200mm at f/2.0 for the Nikon F mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.

About this lens

The Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE is a fast telephoto prime lens covering 200mm at f/2 for Nikon F mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.

Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE specifications

Brand: Zeiss
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 200mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.0
Lens type: Telephoto

What can you shoot with the Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE?

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

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

Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.

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 Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE use?

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

What is the focal length of the Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE?

It is a fixed 200mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a telephoto lens.

Is the Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE 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/2.0.

What is the Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE 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.