Budget Pre-AI Nikon 200mm telephoto, quality Nikkor optics at lowest cost with AI conversion option.
The Nikon Nikkor 200mm f/4 Q.C Pre-Ai is a vintage telephoto prime for the Nikon F mount from the pre-AI era. 'Q.C' = 4-element coated design — early Nikon optical nomenclature. Pre-AI coupling. Nikon F mount.
f/4 maximum aperture. 200mm focal length (full-frame telephoto). Pre-AI coupling. Manual focus. At approximately 600g. Nikon F mount.
The Nikkor 200mm f/4 Q.C is an early Nikon F telephoto prime — pre-AI lenses require stop-down metering on modern Nikon bodies. A practical vintage telephoto for film or adapted use.
On the used market the Nikon Nikkor 200mm f/4 Q.C Pre-Ai is a vintage telephoto. Condition checks: front element, focus ring. Nikon F mount — pre-AI.