I had deliberated whether to purchase this lens or not because of its price point and some negative comments on the internet. I wish I had not waited because I love the 200-400.

I bought this lens to take on safari in South Africa. I was concerned that it may be 1) too heavy, 2 make blurred images when shooting action in low light at max magnification. Wow, this lens is no cause for concern when shooting on the fly in low light.

I use this lens to photograph birds. I shot everything from eables to warblers with it. Yes it is somewhat heavy but the quality & sharpness of the imagages is absolutly oustanding. Focus i very quick & accurat Ys I do hand hold it a it is impossile to shoot warblers from a tripod.

I had deliberated whether to purchase this lens or not because of its price point and some negative comments on the internet. I wish I had not waited because I love the 200-400. I've been a Nikon owner since my college days back in the sixties at IU and have always been satisfied with Nikon.

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Nice Bokeh; Rugged; Strong Construction

I received the lens last week and had my first opportunity to use it over the weekend at a indoor speed skating meet. The lens, while heavy, was still manageable to handhold and I was able to get some great close-ups of people in the crowd.

Great; sharp images Smooth operation Solid build Well made case

A bit heavy

The price at on this site was 400 less than anyone else

Sharp as a TACK; Fast Focus

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Such amazing lens , proud to even have it, you will be happy to buy it.

The price tag of Nikon's AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II lens ($6,999.95) may shock you, but it's actually quite reasonable when you consider its telephoto reach, superior optics, and rugged construction.

Very sharp; Long telephoto reach; Maximum f/4 aperture throughout zoom range; Vibration reduction system; Internal zoom design; Includes carrying case, dedicated strap, and tripod collar

Huge, heavy, and expensive; A little edge softness at 400mm

The Nikon AF-S 200-400mm f/4 has been a favorite lens among wildlife photographers. Back in the 1980's, Nikon had a manual-focus AI-S version that was in production for 5 years (1983 to 1988). Originally it was sold in the $3000 range (that was, of course, 1980 dollars).

Totally agree with Lisa Osorio. Muneeb Qadar - a digital marketer at Dubai Monsters recently purchased the camera and thought of the same. This camera is the ultimate dream for new photographers. If you're willing to put your step in this profession, you can start with this camera.

The good part is; I found the lens compatible with super telephoto zoom lens

One con I found is that Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II is quite heavy for my pocket