Nikon 200mm f/4 NIKKOR-Q Auto AI Manual Focus Lens {52} with Built-In Hood

Nikon 200mm f/4 AI: a proven manual prime with real character.

The NIKKOR-Q Auto 200mm f/4 AI is a manual focus prime on the Nikon F mount, AI-converted for compatibility with AI-indexing bodies. At 200mm and f/4, it sits in a focal length that portrait and nature shooters have trusted for decades. The built-in retractable lens hood is a practical feature that keeps the kit compact without requiring a separate accessory, and the 52mm filter thread gives you access to a wide range of common filter options.

This is a lens that rewards deliberate shooting. Manual focus at 200mm asks you to slow down and commit to your subject, which suits photographers who already work methodically. The AI conversion means the lens communicates with compatible Nikon F-mount bodies through the aperture indexing tab, maintaining metered operation on AI-capable film and digital SLRs. If you shoot a Nikon F-mount system and want a 200mm prime without the cost of more recent glass, this is a grounded, capable option built on a long-standing optical tradition.

Who It's For

Portrait photographers who prefer manual focus control will find the 200mm focal length gives them useful working distance from their subjects. Film shooters running AI-compatible Nikon SLRs get full metering integration through the AI coupling. Nature and garden photographers who work at a measured pace can take advantage of the 200mm reach paired with the built-in retractable hood. Collectors and Nikon F-mount enthusiasts building out a manual glass kit have a focal length here at a practical entry point.

Key Features

• 200mm f/4 prime with manual focus and Nikon F (AI) mount
• Built-in retractable lens hood keeps kit compact
• 52mm filter thread for common filter compatibility
• AI-converted for aperture indexing on compatible Nikon bodies
• Proven optical design trusted for portrait and nature work

FAQ

What mount does this 200mm lens use?

Nikon F (AI). The AI conversion allows it to work with AI-indexing Nikon F-mount bodies through aperture indexing.

Is this a manual focus lens?

Yes. You focus by hand - there is no autofocus.

What filter size does it take?

52mm.

Does it have a built-in lens hood?

Yes, it has a retractable built-in hood that keeps the lens compact without requiring a separate accessory.

Who should consider this lens?

Portrait and nature shooters working with Nikon F-mount systems who want a 200mm prime and are comfortable with manual focus and the deliberate pace it demands.

Can I use this on modern Nikon digital cameras?

It will mount on any Nikon F-mount DSLR, but AI-metering behavior varies by body - consult your camera's manual for specifics on stop-down metering or exposure compensation requirements.