The Nikon 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED VR Lens
offers a significant advancement for professional telephoto
photography, and is fully compatible with both 35mm and Digital SLR
cameras.
The lens features an innovative Vibration Reduction (VR) system that
allows handheld telephoto zoom shooting even in poorly lit conditions.
The VR system minimizes image blur caused by camera shake, and offers
the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed 3 stops (8 times) faster.
The lens offers a natural viewfinder image even during VR operation and
also detects automatically when the photographer pans.
In addition, the Silent Wave Motor (SWM) feature provides swift
autofocus with superior accuracy and ultra-quiet operation. And the
lens can be switched quickly from AF to manual focus. Four buttons in
front of the lens' focus ring let the photographer easily select from
the [AF-L], [MEMORY RECALL], and [AF-ON] functions. The Focus Preset
function allows a distance to be set to which the focus mechanism will
instantly and automatically return to.
The ideal zoom-telephoto lens for the discerning professional telephoto photographer.
NOTE:
VR function is only compatible with Nikon's F5, F100, N80, N65, D70, D100 & D1-series (or later) cameras.
AF-S lenses, while able to manually focus with all Nikon F-mount
cameras, will autofocus ONLY with the following cameras- N65, N70/F70,
N80/F80, N90s/F90x, F4, F4s, F5, F100, D100, D1 & D1x (or any newer
models).
"G" type lenses are not fully compatible with the F4, N90-series, N70,
N8008-series and N6006 (or older model) cameras, only programmed auto
or shutter-priority auto exposure mode can be used.
� Vibration Reduction (VR) minimizes image blur caused by camera shake (cancelable). Two available VR modes :
� Normal mode covers for regular hand shake with support for panning as
well as tracking shots. For example, when panning (horizontally) while
tracking a moving subject, vibration reduction suppresses only vertical
hand shake.
� Active mode is available to suppress vibration when shooting while on a moving vehicle.
� New optical design incorporates four ED glass elements for superior optical performance throughout the entire zoom range
� Built-in A/M switch enables instant switching from autofocus to manual focus (Lock mechanism provided)
� Lens mount fitted with rubber ring that is resistant to dust and drops of water
� Detachable tripod mounting foot provided
� Internal Focusing (IF) design for smoother focusing and better body balance
� Nine-blade rounded diaphragms make out-of focus elements look more natural
