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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II

Announced May 4, 2010 •
Telephoto zoom lens | Nikon F (FX) | 2187
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Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED Vibration Reduction II Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
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Announced May 4, 2010
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The AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm F4 ED VR II is a revised version of one of Nikon's most useful super telephoto zoom lenses, for FX (full frame) and DX (APS-C) DSLRs. The VR II version gains an improved image stabilization mechanism, nano crystal coating and the A/M focus mode that has appeared in recent Nikon lenses. The VR II supersedes the original 200-400mm VR lens, launched in 2003.

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Nikon announces 200-400mm f/4 ED VR II
May 4, 2010
Quick specs
Lens type Zoom lens
Focal length 200–400 mm
Image stab. Yes (vibration reduction (VR II) up to 4 stops)
Lens mount Nikon F (FX)
Max aperture F4
Min aperture F32
Min focus 2.00 m (78.74″)
Weight 3360 g (7.41 lb)
Length 366 mm (14.39″)

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