FS: Nikon 200-400MM F4 G-AFS-VR Lens (Version 1) I purchased this lens new from B&H Photo on 3/14/07, and I have the original receipt that shows the serial number of the lens. It is a USA lens! I also purchased a Wimberley Replacement Foot – which fits this lens or the Nikon 500 F4 lens. If you are reading this you are almost certainly aware that Nikon has released an updated version of this lens. There has been some discussion about how much better the new version is but nevertheless the one I am selling is the original version. The lens is in excellent to mint condition. There are no scratches, nicks, scrapes on the lens anywhere – not even on the front edge where the hood mounts and the hood is in excellent condition without any defects. The glass is as new – front and rear. I seldom used this lens – it was mounted on my camera no more than twenty times. The reason for my selling it is: primarily because I don’t use it, and a secondary reason is I need the money. I am located in Wilmington, NC 28403. I have watched the B&S forum here at FM for a while to gauge how much this lens is worth. I will sell the lens, with the Wimberley Replacement foot attached (the Nikon one is included also), and everything that came with the lens new including the original brown Nikon box for: $4,100. The buyer must pay actual shipping charges and any fees associated with the payment so that I net $4,100. This is a very reasonable price. No, it’s not the latest version of the lens but it’s priced (with the Wimberley foot) $1,649. Less than the B&H price for V 1, and $2,979. Less than the B&H price for V 2.
I do not want to trade anything and the price is not negotiable at this time. Lower offers will be ignored. I can send photos of the lens to anyone seriously considering purchasing the lens. I have a Kinesis bag for the lens that is in mint condition – which I will offer to the purchaser of the lens for $100., plus actual shipping – but of course there’s no obligation to buy the bag. My Nikon D300 with this lens mounted will fit in the bag – it’s a little tight but it works. Thanks for reading this – I know it’s longggggg! E – mail is preferred.
Bill [email protected]
