see also:

• Nikon F camera system lenses
• super telephoto lenses
• Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E VR lens

• pro super telephoto zoom lens which require a tripod or monopod as they are over 3kg

• adds improved VR, nano coating and a new “M/A” focus mode ignores slight motion of the focus ring before reverting to manual focus
• slightly longer, heavier and more expensive

Image courtesy of Ken Rockwell

• 200-400mm f/4 full frame lens
• “4EV” VR
• same optic design, diaphragm blades and close focus as old version
• 52mm drop-in filters
• nano coating
• 118.5 oz. / 3,360g / 7.4 pounds)
• 365.5mm (14.4“)
• $US6999

• http://www.bythom.com/Nikkor-200-400mm-lensreview.htm
• http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Nikon/Nikon-AF-S-Nikkor-200-400mm-F4G-ED-VR-II
• http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/200-400mm-ii.htm

• sold 2003-2010

• 52mm drop-in filters
• “3EV” VR
• 24 elements in 17 groups incl. 4 ED
• 9 circular blades
• dust seal at rear mount
• focus limiter 6m - infinity
• AF lock
• memory recall reverts to saved focus position
• 6.5'/2m close focus giving 1:3.7
• 7.2 pounds (115 oz. or 3,275g)
• 124mm x 358mm long
• $US6100

• http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/200400.htm
• http://www.dpreview.com/products/nikon/lenses/nikon_200-400_4g_vr