AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
High-performance, high-speed telephoto zoom is a superb choice for sports and portraits, even in challenging lighting conditions.
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AF Zoom-NIKKOR 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
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Nikon's Legendary f2.8 Tele-Zoom
I have used this lens on assignments around the world. It's been dropped, splashed with salt water, left in hot vehicles for hours on end, caked in sand, and no matter what I do with it, it continues to make extraordinary pictures every time out. It focuses nearly as fast as the 70-200 AFS, yet it is noticeably smaller and lighter, and best of all it costs one-third less! Yet its optical performance is absolutely unreal. Sharpness, contrast and colour fidelity are spectacular. Distortion is minimal, ghosts and flare are unheard-of. It's built like a tank.
Several people have asked me why I don't upgrade to the 70-200 AFS with VR, but in all honesty I just don't see what I would gain. This lens does everything I ask of it and more. Wonderful lens that every photographer should have in their bag.
August 6, 2010
Great alternative to 70-200
This lens has been fantastic for shooting horse shows, and for everything else as well. It's a little long for close up work but if you've got room to back up does fine for portraits. Always sharp, and very fast, it is a fine sub for the twice as expensive 70-200. It's heavy though, be sure and get a more elastic foam type strap for long outings to avoid neck chaff. Good for indoors especially w today's awesome high ISO sensors. Most indoor arenas can be shot at ISO 3200 or less at 2.8 without flash.
July 30, 2010
What a great 2.8f Zoom for a great price
If you are starting out as a pro or a serious photographer, and looking for a 2.8f pro zoom, this is the lens to get. Period! The results on a D300s is almost the same as the newer much more expensive 70-200mm and you will hardly miss the extra f-stop. I Love This lens, Bokeh is beautiful! Daytime or low light... With the Crop factor of 1.5 on the D300s, I actually have a 102-300mm. It fits nicely in smaller camera bags. Looks really good on the camera. Performs every time. Pin sharp pictures, you can really crop. Weddings, Wildlife, Watch out.. I'm coming for you.
September 14, 2011
MOST VERSATILE
This is my most used lens. It is versatile, easy to hold, has great glass, and has not failed me in any weahter condition anywhere in the world
July 31, 2011
Lens I have wanted for years
This lens I have had my eye on for years. Back in the day with family, it was not in the budget. This is a fantastic lens, affordable, with quality glass. It works great on the D7000, and my old N8008. The quality of the pictures is amazing. For the price, this is a bargain. The VR on the newer 70-200 is not all the impressive, for an extra $1000 plus dollars. This is a great lens, and should not be overlooked.
July 7, 2011
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All10 months ago
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Anonymous
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Yes, Works Great! The D90 has a motor on the body that auto focuses the lens. Might be a tad slow at focus though.Answer:
Yes, this lens can be use with the D90, but AF-assist illumination is not available.
AF Zoom-NIKKOR 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
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is there a update to this lens such as Nikon prod # 1997
i was told that this lens was updated from 1986 to 1997 is that true?
10 months ago
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BOB
SHIRLEY NEW YORK
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SHIRLEY NEW YORK
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Professional photographer
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Yes, it was updated from the push-pull type of mechanism to a two-ring function (one for the focal length, the other for focusing). This may seem rather unusual or perhaps even counter-intuitive, but it does work well. It's still a very good and sharp lens to have and use. I use mine (it's the second version that has the limiting switch, not a ring to limit the focusing range) and it's been a solid lens.Jun 25, 2011 by
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NikonEd
San Francisco, CA
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San Francisco, CA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Product # 1997 is a TC-20E Teleconverter, and no this lens has not been updated to a newer AF-S/ AI-S type. That is a popular request and it has been passed on to our product development group in the past.Mar 24, 2011 by
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Do you need a "working" limit/full switch in order to autofocus? I have seen a lens where this switch is missing.
10 months ago
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dasman
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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It will still focus, but it depends upon which position the switch was in when it broke off. If it's on the "Limit" setting, it's going to be quite limited in the range that it will work within. You will notice that it will stop at a certain point and won't focus past that spot (either near or far, depending). If it's focusing throughout the entire range, then it broke off in the "Full" setting, which is good because you can at least still use the lens. You (or the current owner) should consider getting that replaced/repaired unless you/they really don't use/care about that particular function.Jun 24, 2011 by
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NikonEd
San Francisco, CA
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San Francisco, CA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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This lens is AF that is way doesn’t have the switch for A or M (like AF-S models). It doesn’t have the Silent Wave Motor built-in in order to work with cameras bodies that don’t have built-in focus drive motor.Has staff answer
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Need to rephrase my last question. I have seen a lens where the limit/full switch is "broken", as in the switch has broken off, will it still focus?
10 months ago
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Anonymous
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It will still focus, but it depends upon which position the switch was in when it broke off. If it's on the "Limit" setting, it's going to be quite limited in the range that it will work within. You will notice that it stops at a certain point and won't focus past that spot (either near or far, depending). If it's focusing throughout the entire range, then it broke off in the "Full" setting, which is good for you because you can at least still use the lens. Since you didn't specify what is happening with your particular lens, I can only speculate that it's broken off at the "Full" setting. You should consider getting that replaced/repaired unless you really don't use/care about that particular function.Jun 24, 2011 by
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NikonEd
San Francisco, CA
Location :
San Francisco, CA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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We cannot guarantee the operation of this lens with the switch broken.Has staff answer
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What is the Function or Use of (limit / full) switch placed on lense AF Zoom-NIKKOR 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
10 months ago
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MS
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limit/full switch is used to stop the automatic focus from moving too far. Sometimes you will notice that the lens is moving in and out a long distance to get the focus. If you use the limit/full swith in the "limit" position then the lens will not use the full focus range and this will save battery life. I generally leave it on "limit"Hope is helps!!
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The full/limit switch speeds autofocus by limiting the camera to "looking" for a subject in either longer ranges or closer ranges (depending on where you are focused when you set the limit). In the "Full" position the lens will hunt through the entire range when it needs to focus and this can take a long time.If you are only shooting close (or far) subjects, use the "Limit"
I am waiting to get a AF Zoom-NIKKOR 80-200mm f/2.8D ED, however they (being dealers) are all showing backorder from the mfg. Is there any kind of expected ship date to dealers? Thank you for your help.
9 months ago
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Weedy
SW Florida
Location :
SW Florida
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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There is no easy answer to this question. It's all a matter of supply and demand. Have you checked with other online retailers/mail order houses? If you don't mind getting used equipment, you may also consider checking online bulletin boards to see who is selling their equipment at steep discounts (based upon its condition and amount of use, of course). You can also check with your local professional processing labs to see the For Sale postings if you really need one now.Jun 24, 2011 by
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NikonEd
San Francisco, CA
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San Francisco, CA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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other than being 3x expensive? :) nothing. but the 2.8ED AF-D is a beautiful lens, alas, i don't think nikon manufactures it anymore. what they are selling as new are probably leftover stock.8 months ago
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dcv99
Colorado Springs
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Colorado Springs
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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The six-digit serial number can be found on the "bottom side" of the aperture ring. It is engraved on the surface and can be seen from an angle. If you are the original owner, you should immediately record the serial number from the registration card that came in the box. This will help you when you need to provide it to Nikon ProfessionalServices (NPS) or if you have to make an insurance claim (theft, damage, etc.).
Jun 24, 2011 by
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NikonEd
San Francisco, CA
Location :
San Francisco, CA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Its on the end etched onto the aperture ring.8 months ago
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Anonymous
Florida
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Florida
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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The answer is yes and no. Yes, in that all supported functions on the D3000 will work; and, no because the autofocus function won't work with the AF Zoom Nikkor 80-200mm in place. This is because there is no motor to drive the autofocus mechanism in the lens barrel like there was with the earlier crop of autofocus cameras. The current DSLRs all use the SWM to drive the lens. I found this out when I tried it on my D3100 and nothing happened. After some research and inspection of the mounting ring on the body, I realized that there was no pinout that drove the zoom lens like there is on the F-series of bodies (from the F4 on up, and the N-series of autofocus cameras).Jun 24, 2011 by
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NikonEd
San Francisco, CA
Location :
San Francisco, CA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes it will work but it will be manual focus only.7 months ago
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Anonymous
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The answer is yes and no. Yes, in that all supported functions on the D60 will work; and, no because the autofocus function won't work with the AF Zoom Nikkor 80-200mm in place. This is because there is no motor to drive the autofocus mechanism in the lens barrel like there was with the earlier crop of autofocus cameras. The current DSLRs all use the SWM to drive the lens. I found this out when I tried it on my D3100 and nothing happened. After some research and inspection of the mounting ring on the body, I realized that there was no pinout that drove the zoom lens like there is on the F-series of bodies (from the F4 on up, and the N-series of autofocus cameras).Jun 24, 2011 by
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NikonEd
San Francisco, CA
Location :
San Francisco, CA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes it will work but will be manual focus.Has staff answer
AF Zoom-NIKKOR 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
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since it is a full frame lens is a crop factor the only issue with DX format camers?
7 months ago
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Victor
Reading, PA
Location :
Reading, PA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, due to the fact that DSLRs with the DX sensor use only a small portion of the overall area. This means that the 80-200mm lens will be a little bit "longer" in focal length due to the crop factor. This means that you will effectively have an 136-340mm lens (due to a factor of approx. 1.7x).Jun 24, 2011 by
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NikonEd
San Francisco, CA
Location :
San Francisco, CA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Please click on the link below for more information:Answer Title: Explaining DX and FX formats
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