Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 1989 200mm
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) switch
lens type macro
44 Overall Score
Price $0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong aperture (66th percentile) 66th
- Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average af (13th 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 read
Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
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) switch |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 493 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 1989 200mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 200mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 1190 | 590 | 290 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | A/M (automatic/manual) switch | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 1989 200mm | 13.3 | 64.6 | 15 | 59 | 50.3 | 66.1 | 80.9 | 33.6 | 65.5 | 82.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78 | 65.2 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.1 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55.5 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 81.9 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.1 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.7 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 81.9 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 84.1 | 63.7 | 80.6 | 85.3 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.5 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.5 | 44.7 | 95.8 | 89.7 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 91.2 | 33.6 | 89.7 | 36.8 |
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