Although this lens isnt a macro lens, if does work great for nature and flower photos for times when you dont want to or arent allowed to get too close to your subject. Reviewed in the united states on july 26, 2009 come on people. This is the black krinkle coated housing push pullzoom focus model and has. However, at minimum focus distance 5 ft its backfocusing significantly. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The funky looking 2 metal piece holder tripod collar is the one that i need for the pushpull model i own. Find great deals on ebay for nikon 80 200 and nikon 80 200 2.
The lens is in excellent shape, the glass has no scratches or wear. At any rate, it appears clean, and af is pretty quick. Lens has layer of haze at mid element group that affectes image. M and his words i get many enquirers about the nikkor 80200 zoom lens i used to shoot that decisive photo. Buy nikon af camera lenses for nikon 80200mm focal and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Covering portraitlength to medium telephoto focal lengths, the af zoomnikkor 80200mm f2.
If your nikon camera doesnt have autofocus mode, the 80 200mm f2. If you dont have a nikon camera, the nikon 80 200mm f2. The first two singlering versions feature a pushpull design, i. In the end i returned all of those to the respective sellers because none of them could convince me through optical andor build quality the tokina is actually built both better and tougher. Covering portraitlength to medium telephoto focal lengths, the af zoomnikkor 80 200mm f2. Ill show you the actual repair estimate from nikon to fix the cracked am ring on the 80200 f2. The first two singlering versions feature a push pull design, i. The 80 200 is a great lens, but the 70 200 is a superb lens, one of the best nikon has ever made. At least on the push pull version i have, with manual focus engaged the entire zoom ring also serves as a zoom ringmaking it what would have. All images displayed in this group should be tagged with nikon and 80. It was graded as ugly, but i would have rated it as what a used lens should look like. If there is a way to lock that aperture on the ring, you need to do that. Collapse main navigation expand main navigation lens parts. The second version the nikon af nikkor 80 200mm f2.
While moose peterson nikon system handbook 5 th edition, silver pixel press, 1998 said. Btw, my af lens does work surprisingly well as a manual focus lens, and ive used it on my f2as. Web managers wm10 erp integrado com ecommerce 5,586 views. While it could be solved by adding a tension mechanism, this would complicate the handling of a lens design whose primary benefit is simplicity. Af nikkor lenses work with nikon slrs for optimal performance, even the very latest. Mar 17, 2011 i had the latest d version then a 70200vr and a brief love affair with an 80 200 afs that developed a fault and couldnt be fixed by nikon my current 20 odd year old lens that looks like it was used as a demolition tool at some time in its life is as sharp as any of them and better than the latest d version. View and download nikon ais zoomnikkor ed 80200mm f2. Buy manual focus telephoto lenses 80200mm focal and get the best. My only criticism is that the manual to auto focus seems to be a cheaper construction than my other pro lens. Im an amateur photographer whos planning to go to dslr. To learn more about any nikkor lenses, the best place to go. Images taken with the various versions of the nikon 80200mm f2. I tried the two ring model belonging to a friend, and did not see any real difference in focusing speed, and definitely not in picture quality. So far i love the lens, but im concerned about its stability on my tripod and the possibility of damaging my d80 lens mount.
I prefer a onering, pushpull zoom like this for manual use. To address leif goodwins concern, i have the same manfrottobogen tripod adapter and an af 80200 f2. Mar 10, 2007 images taken with the various versions of the nikon 80200mm f2. I had two of the 80200, pred models, both of the oldest style,with the clunky af limiter system on a ring. I had the latest d version then a 70200vr and a brief love affair with an 80200 afs that developed a fault and couldnt be fixed by nikon my current 20 odd year old lens that looks like it was used as a demolition tool at some time in its life is as sharp as any of. Anyway, it was 10 years ago that i had them, and i used them on a professionallevel camera, the nikon d1, which had a pretty good af system and a powerful af motor with excellent. I explain all the variations of this lens at 80200mm f2. It was barely a year after the debut of the budget model af zoom nikkor 80200mm f4. Nikon 80200mm f4 pushpull zoom lens, manual focus close up of nikon 80200 f4 zoom lens showing the colorcoded depthoffield lines see also. The lens includes the original nikon lens cap and end cap and nikon original hood hb7ii. Nikon has manufactured 10 different zoom lenses with a focallength range of 80 to 200 mm.
The funky looking 2 metal piece holder tripod collar is the one that i need for the push pull model i own. Nikon af camera lenses for nikon 80200mm focal for sale ebay. Manual focus telephoto lenses 80200mm focal for sale ebay. Engaging autofocus disengages the ring from the focusing mechanism, so its only the front element that moves and rotates during focusing. The 70 200 is superior to the 80 200 in autofocus speed and accuracy and the images produced by the 70 200 have better contrast.
Startup serial number for the nikon af zoom nikkor 80 200mm f2. Superb telephotozoom lens for sports and nature photography 3 ed glass for high resolution and high contrast even at maximum apertures maintains fast f2. The 80200 is a great lens, but the 70200 is a superb lens, one of the best nikon has ever made. It took an 86mm filter, as did the 18mm f4 of its day. View and download nikon ais zoomnikkor ed 80 200mm f2. So, it was rather surprising to find the company would offered a new 80200mm f2. I had two of the 80 200, pred models, both of the oldest style,with the clunky af limiter system on a ring. Tried 2 tokina atxpro 80 200 f2,8 lenses both suffered from haze, one from an optical malfunction, a sigma 70 200 f2,8 and i held a tamron 70 200 f2,8. Lens has layer of haze at mid element group that affectes image quality. Nikon 80 200mm f4 push pull zoom lens, manual focus close up of nikon 80 200 f4 zoom lens showing the colorcoded depthoffield lines see also.
Startup serial number for the nikon af zoom nikkor 80200mm f2. Nikon offered its first production manual focus 80200mm f2. Nikon af camera lenses for nikon 80200mm focal for sale. The d version of the lens would fit even better since it has a wider nonrotating section at the front. It was barely a year after the debut of the budget model af zoom nikkor 80 200mm f4. This constantaperture f4 manual focus pushpull zoom was introduced in 1981. They push the leading edge of lensmaking in their effort to provide the \glass\ that makes the world\s greatest pictures. After this new market entry, many people were worried about the future of the nikkor af 80 200 mm f2. List of nikon compatible lenses with integrated autofocusmotor.
After this new market entry, many people were worried about the future of the nikkor af 80200 mm f2. I had it fixed through the nikon usa repair center. Autofocus is provided, but you can manually override the focus by operating the separate manual focus ring while lightly depressing the shutter release button or the af start af. Heavy but very sharp, the only thing that might not meet annettes list are 1 the speed of af, as it is the old mechanical drive and 2 to.
Afs please note that this group is not for the 70200mm f2. It is very sharp, especially stopped down, but still pretty good at f2. In reply to noz03 mar, 2017 i have no lens over 5mm right now and it is a tokina 505mm f2. Oct 19, 2012 i also have the old push pull 80 200 f2. The af is indeed quite slow, and its quite heavy, but handholding and manual focussing is fine but then im used to. I havent choose between nikon or canon yet, but the d200 has got my preference. Usable nikon teleconverter tc14b manual focus only tc201. So, it was rather surprising to find the company would offered a new 80 200mm f2. Page pronea s nikon af cameras except for f3af other nikon cameras except for f3af autofocus with manual override set the focus mode switch fig. Before i start, a little history about that nikon gem of a lens.