Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Telephoto Prime lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
F(FX) Mount cameras.Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR was replaced with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f2G ED VR II. Follow the link to read our comparison of these lenses:
Compare Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f2G ED-IF VR vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f2G ED VR II
What type of photography is the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Nikon F (FX) mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR, the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II.
Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f2G ED-IF VR Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f2G ED-IF VR lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Optical Image Stabilization (up to 3.0 stops) |
| Weather-sealed |
| Autofocus |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Compatible with Nikon Teleconverters |
| Hood supplied |
| Tripod Collar |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Internal Focusing |
| Fast Aperture |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
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Lens Mount
Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR is compatible with cameras that have a 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.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR has a maximum diameter of 124mm and a total length of 203mm. It weighs 2900g / 102.3 oz.
Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR has a filter thread of 52mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR:
You can also check All Nikon F Mount Lenses with 52mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR has a fixed focal length of 200mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 300mm.
Teleconverter Compatibility
Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR is compatible with the Teleconverters below. With the use of these TC/extenders, you can find how the total focal reach and effective aperture of your Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR changes below:
Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Weather Sealings
The Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D850.
Optical Image Stabilization
The Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR's stabilization system is effective up to 3.0 stops.
Tripod Collar
With a total length of 203mm and a weight of 2900g, the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.
Zoom Method
Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compared to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.
Below are the 3 Telephoto Prime type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f2G ED-IF VR features a maximum aperture of F2 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F22. With an exceptionally wide F2 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. The combination of a longer 200mm focal length and a bright F2 opening makes it incredibly easy to isolate your subject, melting away busy backgrounds into smooth, professional bokeh. The minimum setting of F22 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 9 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
- 3 ED
- 1 Super ED glass elements 1 meniscus protective lens
Lens Hood
Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is HK-31.
Body Colour
Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f2G ED-IF VR.
Top Alternatives of Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR in Other Lens Mounts
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