The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR and the Nikon Micro-200mm f4D ED-IF for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR is the longer of the two lenses at 203mm. The Nikon Micro-200mm f4D ED-IF with a length of 193mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR also has a larger diameter of 124mm compared to the Nikon Micro-200mm f4D ED-IF's 76mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon Micro-200mm f4D ED-IF weighs 1190g, 58% (1710g) lighter than the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR's weight of 2900g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Nikon Micro-200mm f4D ED-IF has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Micro-200mm f4D ED-IF:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR and the Nikon Micro-200mm f4D ED-IF has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
200mm but while Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR has the fastest aperture of
F2.0, the Nikon Micro-200mm f4D ED-IF's widest aperture value is
F4.0.