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Nikon 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S

This large and heavy lens requires a commitment in space and time to put it to use. Results should be excellent if precise focus is achieved.

Nikon 200-400mm f/4G Hot spots

Hot spots behavior is excellent, though not exemplary. However, hot spots might become troublesome if the lens hood is not used and/or if the front element receives direct sunlight.

Nikon 200-400mm f/4G backfocus

Backfocus is high at 200mm, moderate at 300mm, and disappears at 400mm, where the lens can be shot wide-open for crisp results. However, please note that the reproduction ratio was much higher for the 200-400mm backfocus tests, because, my back was against the wall! Still, a field shot confirms strong backfocus at 200mm [actual-pixels crop], very good results at 300mm [actual-pixels crop] and crisp results at 400mm [actual-pixels crop]. Close range shooting shows highly accurate focus at 400mm also.

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200-400 f/4G, click for actual pixels crop