Introduction

I'm back from a very busy period (there's another one coming next month), and let's start with something light: Another article for the Speculative 'Reviews' series. Once again, to state the obvious: This lens does not exist as I'm writing this (May 2016), and it may never appear, either. I have no sources in Nikon (or elsewhere). This article is a product of my knowledge and experience, so, in other words, it is an educated guess. The purpose of these articles is to make us all think, what would this lens mean for Nikon photographers, how would it affect our shooting, and in which way would it affect the market.

A small, light, AF-S VR'ed 200mm lens could be an awesome companion for trips to the nearby park

General

The Nikon Nikkor 200mm f/4 AIS was (and still is) a fine piece of glass. Small, light, optically excellent, it was a great choice for those traveling light. Now, what would happen if there existed an AF-S VR such lens? Here's also another question - that I will attempt to answer at the end of this article: Would it be more interesting as an FX or a DX lens?


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