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

The 2003 original of Nikon's 200-400 f/4 wildlife zoom: VR, internal zoom, weather sealing, a focus limiter and 52 mm drop-in filters.

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Core
Released
2003
Focal Length
200–400mm
Aperture
f/4
Compatible Mount
Nikon F-mount
Filter Size
52mm (rear drop-in)
Dimensions
124mm diameter × 365mm length
Weight
3275g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Optical IS
Vibration Reduction (VR), 3 stops
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.28x
Min. Focus Distance
1.95m

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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
5.5/10
Street
3.2/10
Travel
3.7/10
Wedding & Events
6.1/10
Filmmaking
4.3/10
Documentary
5.3/10
Sports & Action
7.6/10
Landscape
4.6/10
Wildlife
7.1/10
Casual
3.6/10
Food
4.8/10
Macro
4.5/10
Architecture
4.4/10
Underwater
5.1/10
✅ Great For
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Sports & Action 7.6 Strong on focal length, autofocus and burst-speed support.
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Wildlife 7.1 Strong on focal length, autofocus and weather sealing.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Street 3.2 Held back by portability and focal length.
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Casual 3.6 Held back by portability and focal length.
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Travel 3.7 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 →
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