Nikon AF200mm f/4D ED-IF Micro-Nikkor Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by: Wilson Chow
(Casual)

Review Date
May 4, 2001

Overall Rating
4 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
2.50 of 5,
2 votes

Review 1 of 3

Summary:

Very good zoom length to take insect photos since it can be far away from the subject. The optics, colour reproduction, distortion..... all are very good.

Strengths:

Excellent optics, well built lens construction. Relatively cheaper than USM180/3.5 & FA200/4.

Weaknesses:

screw in lens hood is less convenient when packing. Slow AF speed, but I guess most people use MF when shooting marco.

Similar Products Used:

Pentax FA100/2.8, FA50/2.8, (645)120/4. Sigma EX105/2.8.

Customer Service:

Nil

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Rating
Reviewed by: Glenn Islat
(Intermediate)

Review Date
March 4, 2001

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Review 2 of 3

Price Paid: $1100.00 from Adorama, NYC

Summary:

I think this lens is even sharper than the 105/2.8. The extra working distance is useful in insect work.

Strengths:

*Very sharp
*Very Well built
*Built in tripod collar

Weaknesses:

*Too heavy for hand-holding.

Similar Products Used:

Nikon 105/2.8 macro lens

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Rating
Reviewed by: Alan Yeo
(Expert)

Review Date
September 14, 2000

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
3.67 of 5,
3 votes

Review 3 of 3

Price Paid: $1000.00 from Cathay Photo

Summary:

This is the absolute macro lens for anyone wishing to pursue macro photography of wary insects. The longer focal length allows you to keep your distance and eliminate distracting elements in the background. The tripod collar is really handy and offers a very stable setup when mounted to a good ballhead. The optical performance of this lens is second to done.

Strengths:

The extra working distance is godsent
The tripod collar is perfect when you need to change to vertical format
Built like a tank
Superb contrast and sharpness

Weaknesses:

Heavy for some folks
Expensive, some of you might say

Similar Products Used:

Nikkor 105mm f2.8D micro
Leica APO 100mm f2.8 ROM

Customer Service:

Nil

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