Nikon Nikkor 1986 200mm
A constant f/2.8 aperture across the 80-200mm range paired with ED glass elements delivers high-contrast images with minimal chromatic aberration, even wide open. Its robust, all-metal build quality and precise rotating zoom ring offer a tactile, professional feel that modern lenses often lack. This lens is best for portrait and sports photographers on a budget who prioritize optical performance and build over modern autofocus speed or stabilization.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong versatility (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average build (14th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 80 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
| Coating | Nikon Super Integrated Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 2.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | AF |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 35 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Nikkor 1986 200mm | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO | Sony FE SELP1635G | Canon RF RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM | DZOFILM Vespid Prime 12mm T2.8 | Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG HSM APO RF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 80-200mm | 12-100mm | 16-35mm | 16-28mm | 12mm | 50-500mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/22 | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon RF | PL, Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 1315 | 561 | 353 | 454 | 1361 | - |
| AF Type | AF | Autofocus | XD Linear Motors | STM | manual focus only | HSM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle | telephoto |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Nikkor 1986 200mm | 53.4 | 86.4 | 13.6 | 96.7 | 46 | 83.4 | 44.6 | 77.4 | 68 | 37 |
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO Compare | 53.4 | 64.1 | 68.3 | 57 | 96.9 | 65.6 | 0 | 96.6 | 61.4 | 97 |
| Sony FE SELP1635G Compare | 98.1 | 13.4 | 82.2 | 42.9 | 92.9 | 20.5 | 0 | 75.1 | 89.1 | 95.5 |
| Canon RF RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.2 | 23.4 | 75.4 | 77.4 | 93.8 | 20.5 | 0 | 68.7 | 63.2 | 98.7 |
| DZOFILM Vespid Prime 12mm T2.8 Compare | 12.7 | 81.3 | 13 | 83 | 69.9 | 83.4 | 0 | 33.7 | 42.2 | 82.7 |
| Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG HSM APO RF Compare | 53.4 | 64.1 | 33.1 | 14.1 | 95.5 | 65.6 | 0 | 97.2 | 32.3 | 37 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.co.jp 1 offer From ¥701,533
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Usage Scores
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