Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro vs Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro and Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II.
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Product |
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro |
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II |
| Name | Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro | Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro |
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II |
| Release Year | 1993 | 2010 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 1794 USD | 5999 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro |
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Macro |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro |
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro |
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II |
| Autofocus (AF) | YesNote. See below for further information | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro |
Yes |
| Motor Type | N/A | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 50 cm | 190 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 8,3 | |
| Macro 1:1 | Yes | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro |
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F2 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro |
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II |
| Construction | 13 elements / 8 groups | 13 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro |
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II |
| 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 | No |
Yes
VR II |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro |
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 76 mm | 124 mm |
| Length | 104 mm | 203 mm |
| Weight | 1190 gr | 2930 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro |
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 62 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HN-30 | HK-31 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
