The Nikon 200-400mm f4 G VR II AF-S ED Lens has some interesting features for the wildlife photographer, as its minimum focus distance is only 2m (not sure if this is at 200mm end) which is less that the Nikon 300mm f2.8 and the Canon 400mm F2.8. It is lighter in weight than the Nikon 400mm f2.8 G ED VR AF-S Nikkor Lens and the Canon EF 400mm f2.8 L IS II USM Lens, but is a slower lens at f4.

Could this be the wildlife lens to buy. I shoot canon, but if I did shoot Nikon I would buy this lens with a Nikon D7000 to get maximum reach. I am awaiting the Canon 200 – 400mm IS L Lens with built in tele convertor if It ever gets released onto the market.

Here my work on a Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens:

Nikon 200-400mm f4 G VR II AF-S ED Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom
Focal length (wide) 200
Focal length (tele) 400
Max aperture (wide) 4.0
Max aperture (tele) 4.0
Autofocus motor SWM
Lens mount Nikon AF-S
Image stabilisation Yes
Sensor Format FX
Filter thread (mm) 52 (drop-in)
Hood model HK-30
Minimum focus distance 2m
Weight (g) 3360
Size 124 x 365.5mm
Colour Black
Minimum aperture 32
Lens elements 24
Lens groups 17
Aperture blades 9
Focus mechanism AF-S
MF switch Yes
Tele-converter compatibility Yes
Enlargement Ratio 01:03.600

Price £4,979.00