Nikon's classic AI-era 200mm telephoto — the Nikkor-Q with good optics at a budget price.
The Nikon Nikkor-Q 200mm f/4 Ai is a classic manual telephoto prime from Nikon's Ai era — the -Q designation refers to the lens formula. Nikon F mount.
200mm focal length. f/4 maximum aperture. Ai metering coupling. -Q formula. Manual focus. Nikon F mount.
The Nikkor-Q 200mm f/4 Ai is a compact telephoto prime from Nikon's manual focus era — 'Q' is Nikon's designation for a 4-element optical formula (from Latin 'quatuor'). Ai coupling enables proper metering on compatible Nikon bodies. f/4 is a manageable aperture for a 200mm prime. Popular for adapted mirrorless use.
On the used market the Nikkor-Q 200mm f/4 Ai is a classic manual telephoto. Condition checks: Ai coupling, aperture blades, focus helicoid. Nikon F mount.