JSD
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Will Nikon ever update the Micro 200 f/4D? Is the 105 2.8 it? For those who long for more focal length, what’s a good solution?
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It's amazing how long its been since Nikon updated that particular lens and I'd think with the inclusion of Focus Shift shooting in their high end bodies including the D850 and D6 (and Z series as I understand it) which require AF-S lenses I'd think they'd have an interest in updating this classic lens.Will Nikon ever update the Micro 200 f/4D? Is the 105 2.8 it? For those who long for more focal length, what’s a good solution?
According to posts on the DPreview Nikon FX forum, this lens has been discontinued. It is listed as on backorder at B&H.Will Nikon ever update the Micro 200 f/4D? Is the 105 2.8 it? For those who long for more focal length, what’s a good solution?
Will Nikon ever update the Micro 200 f/4D? Is the 105 2.8 it? For those who long for more focal length, what’s a good solution?
Still, the 200 F/4 is crazy good, even as old as it is.
I doubt that Nikon will do something here, but I think @Steve is right saying
AF is loud and slow, no VR, but these are things you don't need for macro anyway, but IQ is a dream.
After I got the 200 f4D I sold the 105 f2.8 VR straight away (primarily for reach, not necessarily for IQ). at the time I used the 105 f2.8 with a 3rd party tripod foot for the lens, because I wasn't happy with the stability of the support via camera at all.
If you require AFX like autofocus, the Sigma 150 or 180 mm are good options. I have the Sigma 180 f/2.8 and am quite pleased with it. I chose it over the Nikon 200 f/4 because I like to focus stack with my D850.
However, it is still listed on Nikon's global website's lens lineup: https://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/f-mount/specialpurpose/micro/af_micro200mmf_4d_if/index.htmAccording to posts on the DPreview Nikon FX forum, this lens has been discontinued. It is listed as on backorder at B&H.
Bill