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

The long-running constant-f/4 wildlife zoom for Nikon DSLRs: internal zoom, VR II rated at 3 stops, sealing and a tripod collar, 3.36kg. Superseded by the 180-400 TC but still a capable super-telephoto.

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£7599 new
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Core
Released
2010
Focal Length
200–400mm
Aperture
f/4
Compatible Mount
Nikon F-mount
Filter Size
52mm
Dimensions
124mm diameter × 365.5mm length
Weight
3360g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Optical IS
Vibration Reduction (VR), 3 stops
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.27x
Min. Focus Distance
2m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.9
Street
3.6
Travel
4.1
Wedding & Events
7.5
Filmmaking
5.3
Documentary
6.3
Sports & Action
8.2
Landscape
5.7
Wildlife
7.3
Casual
3.4
Food
5.8
Macro
5.4
Architecture
5.9
Underwater
6.1
✅ Great For
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Sports & Action 8.2 Strong on autofocus, focal length and optical quality.
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Wedding & Events 7.5 Strong on autofocus, optical quality and weather sealing.
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Wildlife 7.3 Strong on focal length, autofocus and optical quality.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Casual 3.4 Held back by value for money and portability.
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Street 3.6 Held back by portability and focal length.
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Travel 4.1 Held back by portability and focal length.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II