Professional Nikon 200mm macro with longest working distance at 1:1, ED glass for telephoto macro and portraits.
The Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF-ED is a professional telephoto macro lens providing 1:1 magnification at 200mm with the longest working distance of any Nikon macro. The ED glass and internal focusing provide exceptional optical quality for both macro and telephoto portrait work.
The 200mm focal length provides approximately 50cm working distance at 1:1 magnification — the longest available from Nikon — essential for photographing skittish insects and delicate subjects without disturbing them. The ED glass controls chromatic aberration, and the D-type provides 3D metering data.
Build quality is professional Nikon with a tripod collar, internal focusing to maintain balance, and the robust construction expected of Nikon's professional macro range. The lens doubles as an excellent 200mm portrait telephoto with beautiful bokeh.
The AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF-ED commands strong prices as a professional telephoto macro on the used market. The maximum working distance, ED glass, and 1:1 magnification provide unique capability that no shorter macro can match for field macro photography.