{"id":1059,"date":"2010-04-28T07:43:00","date_gmt":"2010-04-27T19:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kentyuphotography.com\/blog\/2010\/04\/nikon-af-s-nikkor-200-400mm-f4g-ed-vr-ii-announced.html"},"modified":"2012-02-29T10:06:06","modified_gmt":"2012-02-28T21:06:06","slug":"nikon-af-s-nikkor-200-400mm-f4g-ed-vr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kentyuphotography.com\/blog\/nikon-af-s-nikkor-200-400mm-f4g-ed-vr\/","title":{"rendered":"Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f\/4G ED VR II announced"},"content":{"rendered":"
Nikon has announced the release of the AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f\/4G ED VR II<\/a>. The AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f\/4G ED VR II is a successor to the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f\/4G IF-ED<\/a> which was only released 6 years ago.  The added features are the adoption of Nano Crystal Coat and the VR II vibration reduction system, which offers camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed increase of approximately 4 stops. <\/div>\n

In terms of lens construction, both are based on 24 elements in 17 groups with 4 ED glass elements and have a pretty much identical MTF performance. Both weight about the same with the VRII being 100 grams heavier.<\/p>\n

This super telephoto zoom lens is popular amongst sport and wild life photographers. It is listed for $7k USD at the date of release. Given that the target audience for this lens is professional photographers, there shouldn\u2019t be any hesitation in upgrading to this lens.<\/p>\n

Additional features:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Three Focus Modes<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Nano Crystal Coat<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Further reduces ghosting and interior flare across a wide range of wavelengths for even greater image clarity.<\/p>\n

Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f\/4G ED VR II<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f\/4G ED VR<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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MTF Chart \u2013 Left: Wide; Right: Tele
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MTF Chart \u2013 Left: Wide; Right: Tele
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Release<\/strong> 2010 <\/p>\n

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Lens construction
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24 elements in 17 groups (with four ED glass elements, Nano Crystal Coat), and one detachable protective glass<\/p>\n

Number of diaphragm blades
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9 (rounded)<\/p>\n

Minimum focus distance
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2 m\/6.6 ft. (in AF mode), 1.95 m\/6.4 ft. (in MF mode)<\/p>\n

Maximum reproduction ratio
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0.27x (in AF mode), 0.28x (in MF mode)<\/p>\n

Diameter x length (extension from lens mount)
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Approximately 124 x 365.5 mm\/4.9 x 14.4 in.<\/p>\n

Weight
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Approximately 3,360 g\/7.4 lbs. (with protective glass)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Release<\/strong> 2004 <\/p>\n

Lens construction
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24 elements in 17 groups (4 ED glass elements), as well as one detachable protective lens<\/p>\n

Number of diaphragm blades
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9 (rounded)<\/p>\n

Minimum focus distance
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2m in AF mode (1.95m in MF mode) through the entire zoom range<\/p>\n

Maximum reproduction ratio 
0.27x (in AF mode), 0.28x (in MF mode)<\/p>\n

Diameter x length (extension from lens mount)
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124\u00d7365 mm with protective lens (124\u00d7358 mm without)<\/p>\n

Weight (approx.):
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3,275g with protective lens (3,150g without)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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