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    Nikon Nikkor 1200 mm f/ 11 ED IF Ai
    Nikon Nikkor 1200 mm f/ 11 ED IF Ai

    Nikon Nikkor 1200 mm f/ 11 ED IF Ai

    1200mm · f/11

    Overview

    The Nikon Nikkor 1200mm f/11 ED IF Ai is a super-telephoto lens praised for its sharpness and contrast, especially in ED and IF-ED versions. It is compatible with teleconverters, though the viewfinder becomes very dark. Build is solid but heavy; the IF-ED version is lighter and more compact than earlier designs. Chromatic aberration may appear on some bodies but is correctable. Best suited for specialized wildlife or bird photographers who need extreme reach and can manage its size and slow aperture.