Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II vs Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II and Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Name Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II Nikon Nikkor AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Release Year 2010 1993
Release Date
MSRP 5999 USD 1794 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 190 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification 8,3
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Maximum Aperture F2 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 13 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Focal Length 200 mm 200 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 124 mm 76 mm
Length 203 mm 104 mm
Weight 2930 gr 1190 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-31 HN-30
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A