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Technical Details
- Brand Name: Nikon
- Model: 2187
- Lens Type: zoom
- Minimum focal length: 200
- Maximum focal length: 400
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Product Description
From the Manufacturer
This versatile Nikon super-telephoto zoom lens is perfect for sports and wildlife shooting offering constant maximum aperture and VR II Image Stabilization.
Lens Highlights
Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture.
Nano Crystal Coat
Further reduces ghosting and interior flare across a wide range of wavelengths for even greater image clarity.
4 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements
Offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings.
Three Focus Modes
A/M mode joins the familiar M/A and M modes, enhancing AF control versatility with fast, secure switching between auto and manual focus to accommodate personal shooting techniques.
Internal Focus (IF)
Provides fast and quiet autofocus without changing the length of the lens, retaining working distance throughout the focus range.
Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare.
Rugged Construction
Featuring enhanced dust and moisture-resistance, magnesium die-cast barrel construction and a protective meniscus front lens.
Close Auto Focusing to 6.6 feet at all focal lengths
Focus to 6.6 feet using AF or 6.4 feet using manual focus enabling striking image perspectives.
Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image areas.
Compatibility
Compatibile with Nikon TC-14E II, TC-17E II and TC-20E II/III Teleconverters. AF operation only with TC14E II.
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Product Description
The AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II is a versatile, powerful super-telephoto zoom lens that's perfect for sports and wildlife shooting, while offering a constant maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range and VR II Image Stabilization which enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible. The AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II features Nikon's exclusive Nano Crystal Coat that reduces ghosting and interior flare for even greater image clarity. Four Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements offer superior sharpness and color correction, while the exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus. A/M mode joins the familiar M/A and M modes, enhancing AF control versatility with fast, secure switching between auto and manual focus to accommodate personal shooting techniques. FEATURES: Versatile super-telephoto zoom lens - Powerful super-telephoto zoom lens that's perfect for sports and wildlife shooting offering constant maximum aperture and VR II Image Stabilization. Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization - Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture. Nano Crystal Coat - Further reduces ghosting and interior flare across a wide range of wavelengths for even greater image clarity. 4 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements - Offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings. Three Focus Modes - A/M mode joins the familiar M/A and M modes, enhancing AF control versatility with fast, secure switching between auto and manual focu
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I've been using the AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II for a little over a month now and have been extremely pleased by the results I've had. I'm a photo hobbyist/ enthusiast and have never had as large a lens as this before but it is quickly becoming a favorite. In the short time that I have had the lens, I've mainly taken wildlife photos. What has impressed me most is how quickly the lens focuses and how spot-on the focus is. People are amazed when they see the detail the lens provides. I've actually handheld the lens using the VR II feature and the images were just as sharp as the tripod-mounted photos. Very impressive!
All-in-all, I'm very pleased with the results and have no buyer's remorse whatsoever. I would recommend this lens to anyone looking to jump into the high power zoom category.
All-in-all, I'm very pleased with the results and have no buyer's remorse whatsoever. I would recommend this lens to anyone looking to jump into the high power zoom category.
33 of 36 people found the following review helpful
The 200-400VRII is a very large serious piece of glass. You will want a sturdy gimbal mount. I use Monfroto's. Using a D3s and this lens can be done handheld for a few shots, or a steady rest. It is easy to handle and takes very very clear pictures. The focus lock feature gets used a lot if I have something like a tree branch in the forground. The 1.4 teleconverter ( be sure you get the right one )
maintains auto focus nicely. The 1.7 loses auto focus, but reaches out further and the picture quality is very good even in lower light. This lens and camera combo is incredible.
A couple of items could be inproved with the set. It comes with a very padded case. Nikon still packages every thing skin tight and small. this is a little annoying. You have to work to get the lens out of the case! There are several lose parts and pads with in the case. These end up being stuffed back in the case when you are using the lens. Then you have to dig them all out before the lens goes back in. annoying. The lens cap is a nylon bag with a draw string which again is skin tight. I can't get it off with one hand. There is no hard lens cap. I have heard someone makes an after market cap. The hood on the lens is large and has to be reversed to fit in the case. The case is not big enought to leave the teleconverters on and get it zipped up.
To deal with all of this I plan to have some extra straps sewn on the lens cover, the case will be lenthened or rebuilt to have larger openings and longer storage. I will add acouple of pockets for the lens cap and extra filters.
I also plan to have a holster built that will hold the camera and the lens for quicker access.
This not a rant. The lens is very very good. Until Nikon fixes these nuiances or you do, plan on leaving extra minutes to get the lens out and set it up and put it away. This is all OK if you are setting up for the day. Much of my work is run and gun. I need quick access for grab shots. Be carful mounting this lens on your camera. It would be easy to cross thread it. I like to be setting down with the lens held between my knees then screw the camera onto the lens. This kit is large it sometimes scares people. Just interesting reactions.
I have only shot a few thousand pictures with the lens, so it is pretty new. So far the pictures are stunning.
maintains auto focus nicely. The 1.7 loses auto focus, but reaches out further and the picture quality is very good even in lower light. This lens and camera combo is incredible.
A couple of items could be inproved with the set. It comes with a very padded case. Nikon still packages every thing skin tight and small. this is a little annoying. You have to work to get the lens out of the case! There are several lose parts and pads with in the case. These end up being stuffed back in the case when you are using the lens. Then you have to dig them all out before the lens goes back in. annoying. The lens cap is a nylon bag with a draw string which again is skin tight. I can't get it off with one hand. There is no hard lens cap. I have heard someone makes an after market cap. The hood on the lens is large and has to be reversed to fit in the case. The case is not big enought to leave the teleconverters on and get it zipped up.
To deal with all of this I plan to have some extra straps sewn on the lens cover, the case will be lenthened or rebuilt to have larger openings and longer storage. I will add acouple of pockets for the lens cap and extra filters.
I also plan to have a holster built that will hold the camera and the lens for quicker access.
This not a rant. The lens is very very good. Until Nikon fixes these nuiances or you do, plan on leaving extra minutes to get the lens out and set it up and put it away. This is all OK if you are setting up for the day. Much of my work is run and gun. I need quick access for grab shots. Be carful mounting this lens on your camera. It would be easy to cross thread it. I like to be setting down with the lens held between my knees then screw the camera onto the lens. This kit is large it sometimes scares people. Just interesting reactions.
I have only shot a few thousand pictures with the lens, so it is pretty new. So far the pictures are stunning.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By K. Herman
Amazon Verified Purchase
I mostly shoot birds and this lens is perfect for shooting birds in flight. My other long lens is a 400 f/2.8 which is too heavy to hand hold, The 200-400 gives me much better flexibility while being not to heavy. I normally use it with a 1.4 tele-converter and that gives me a very workable 580. It is extremely fast to focus either with or without the TC and works very well for birds in flight. Image quality is almost as good as the 400 f/2.8 especially on close subjects, say up to 100 Yards. The VRII allows hand held shots down to about a 250th of a second and slower if I can brace against something when shooting.
I have gotten some fantastic shots with it that I would have missed with the larger lens because of the time required to set up a tripod. The lens is very sharp and easy to use it also provides some interesting features such as memory focus that is excellent for shooting birds coming and going from a nest or other set spot.
I normally carry it with a Black Rapid R-strap and find this allows easy carrying and use.
Overall I am extremely satisfied with this lens. It has become my main wildlife lens.
I have gotten some fantastic shots with it that I would have missed with the larger lens because of the time required to set up a tripod. The lens is very sharp and easy to use it also provides some interesting features such as memory focus that is excellent for shooting birds coming and going from a nest or other set spot.
I normally carry it with a Black Rapid R-strap and find this allows easy carrying and use.
Overall I am extremely satisfied with this lens. It has become my main wildlife lens.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Great lens, Shame on Amazon
The lens is great, once I got it somewhere else. Be aware that Amazon might send you a lens that has been used by another customer, then returned for being defective (or whatever... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Go-To Sports Lens (even with teleconverter!)
I have hesitated using this glass because we have 400mm 2.8 pool lenses that I've always used. I've either been too tight or too loose, but the frustration is being too tight. Read more
Published 5 months ago by FrontPage
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Lens, user notes
I have had this lens now for about 4 weeks. I use it for wild life photography in Rocky mountains.
I also use the Nikon 80-200, 80-400 and Sigma 50-500. Read more
I also use the Nikon 80-200, 80-400 and Sigma 50-500. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wildlifenlens
This was a lens that I had decided to purchase for a long time after several recommendations from other photographers. It is fast glass! Read more
Published 20 months ago by John
5.0 out of 5 stars
No regrets - don't compromise with less
I'm reviewing this after 3 weeks among wildlife in the Australian outback, often at waterholes, where many of the birds (such as finches) are very small and easily frightened. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Greg Munyard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!!!
Just got it after 1 month wait and it was all worth it!!!!Lens is built like a tank super sharp and af is lightning fast.I use it with 1. Read more
Published on May 14, 2011 by nemmka
