Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 1989 200mm

★★★★☆ 4.1 (75)

Combining a 200mm focal length with a constant f/4 aperture, it achieves 1:1 macro at a 19.3-inch working distance, using Extra-low Dispersion glass to control chromatic aberration. The long working distance keeps you from disturbing skittish subjects, and internal focusing ensures the lens barrel does not extend during operation. This lens suits field macro photographers who need reach to capture insects and small wildlife without intrusion.

Focal length 200mm
Aperture f/4
Mount Nikon F
stabilization Yes
Weight 1190 g
af type A/M (automatic/manual)
lens type macro
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 1989 200mm lens
45 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
  • Strong user sentiment (80th percentile) 80th
  • Strong aperture (70th percentile) 70th
  • Strong bokeh (68th percentile) 68th

Cons

  • Below average af (14th percentile)
  • Below average build (15th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
88/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 12 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '10: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '13: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '14: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '15: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '16: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '16: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '17: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '19: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '25: 1.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '25: 5.0★ · 1 review11121111111Q4 '10Q1 '13Q1 '14Q4 '15Q1 '16Q2 '16Q1 '17Q1 '19Q3 '22Q1 '25Q2 '25
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 13.9
Bokeh 68.3
Build 14.7
Macro 57.2
Optical 45.7
Aperture 69.8
User Sentiment 80.4
Versatility 33.6
Social Proof 60.2
Stabilization 83.2

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type Macro
Focal Length Min 200
Focal Length Max 200
ED Elements 1
Coating Extra-low dispersion (ED) glass

Aperture

Max Aperture f/4
Min Aperture f/4
Constant Yes

Build

Mount Nikon F
Format full-frame
Weather Sealed No
Weight 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs
Filter Thread 62

AF & Stabilization

AF Type A/M (automatic/manual)
Stabilization Yes

Focus

Min Focus Distance 493
Max Magnification 1:1

vs Competition

Spec Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 1989 200mm Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Sony G SELP28135G.SYX
Focal Length 200mm 28-75mm 10-18mm 12-60mm 28-70mm 28-135mm
Max Aperture f/4 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/22 f/4
Mount Nikon F Sony E Sony E Micro Four Thirds Canon RF Sony E
Stabilization true false false true true true
Weather Sealed false true true true true true
Weight (g) 1190 540 260 320 495 420
AF Type A/M (automatic/manual) VXD Autofocus linear motor STM SSM
Lens Type macro zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureUser SentimentVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 1989 200mm 13.968.314.757.245.769.880.433.660.283.2
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare 54.68867.287.387.885.680.478.283.337.9
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare 54.683.487.193.381.585.680.46969.237.9
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare 98888350.290.285.644.293.163.983.2
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare 86.925.970.280.38522.698.177.18898.5
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare 94.280.175.43186.969.863.392.350.692.8

Usage Scores

Macro (48.4)Overall (45)Budget (33.4)Street (36.1)Travel (20.9)Portrait (53.4)Landscape (26.9)Professional (40.2)Video Cinema (43.6)Wildlife Sports (27.7)

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