AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED
This high-performance, medium telephoto is ideal for sports arenas and concert halls. Also fantastic for portraits, action and astronomical photography.
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AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED
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Sharp, Good Bokeh
Even though this product has been around for quite long, i am very happy for the result and the price. Could not wait for Nano version of this lens, it must be good.
April 14, 2011
This is a great lens for those situations where you wish there was just a little more light, concerts, sports etc.
Very easy to handhold, and tack sharp, though it does get a bit better stopped down to 4 or 5.6
This is one of my favorite lenses for walking around and shooting non posed subjects.
I have used it on both film and digital, and the results are superb.
April 14, 2011
Great Lens
Very sharp, even wide open. Amazing Bokeh. Great contrast and saturation. Use of lens hood cover helps eliminate flare. I shoot this in all lighing conditions wide open; and love the results. I've been using this lens professionally for about ten years. I would never sell this lens. Can be used in full frame or cropped cameras. Cropped it makes a beautiful lens close to 300mm at a fraction of the cost.
April 14, 2011
Overlooked Resource
This is my favorite lens. So many photographers opt for a Zoom Lens in the telephoto range. They will frame their portrait from wherever they are standing. Usually from ten to fifteen feet away. The 180 forces you to walk away. The image you get with the 180 wide open is a revelation. And because you are so far away your subjects tend to not be aware they are being photographed. It is smaller and lighter than the 70-200 2.8 lens. Makes it easier to fame and hold steady.
April 14, 2011
Excellent lens
Bought this lens as a compact, light-weight travel lens when the 80-200 would be too big and heavy. It's now one of my most used lenses. Excellent sharpness and contrast, wonderful bokeh, just amazing. The built-in pull-out lens hood is very convenient too. Only the focus could be a bit faster, but it's still very capable on a D700. This is one lens I won't sell. Period.
December 25, 2010
One of Nikon's legends
This is one of my favorite Nikkors of all time. It is relatively compact, well built, and stunningly sharp and contrasty. It is a little warm, compared to something like the 85mm f./1.8. But it has the contrast, sharpness, and bokeh that you expect from a professional level Nikkor lens. You really should put it on your list of must-own Nikon lenses.
November 10, 2010
Lives up to it's reputation.
I have had two samples. Current lens has less flare and better IQ at f/2.8-4.0. Surprisingly good at close distance. Compact, with excellent construction.
October 4, 2010
A most wonderful lens
This lens astounds me with its sharpness. Especially since I pack 2 of the other legendary Nikkor lenses in my bag. The true wonder though is its weight. It is very light and easy to carry around.
I primarily shoot canine sports and this lense is perhaps the most perfect lense I have found for what I shoot.
August 9, 2010
This is the best lens in its class ,
The Nikkor 180/2.8 is one lens that I would never go on any shoot without,It is hands down one of the sharpest optics available today.Outstanding performance at all apertures,perfect for portraiture and events.
At 30 feet with a 1.4x chip it gives a perfect "three button" headshot. It provides superb color saturation and sharpness at all apertures with little or no chromatic aberration.The built in lens hood provides excellent ,convenient protection against lens flare ,The lens is extremely rugged
and has passed every "torture" test that this assignment shooter has given it. Its excellent low light performance saves tons of time in post processing and it it is very easy to hand hold.The auto focus works very well and the very smooth manual focus is even better.
Slap a 1.4x teleconverter on it and you have a compact 270/4 perfect for a "one button" headshot. Also excellent for sports and nature.
August 1, 2010
Great telephoto
When you need that extra focal length, this lens has filled the bill. Extremely sharp and heavy enough to hand hold and well balanced.
This is one of the five lens that puts food on the table...
July 30, 2010
One of the legendary Nikon Lenses
With its roots going back to the 1938 Carl Zeiss "Olympia" lens designed for Leni Reifenstahl, the 180mm f/2.8 has to be one one of the most romantic Nikon lenses of all time, with image quality to match. Pictures have that razor sharp yet buttery quality that is the hallmark of only the best optics. It is amazingly compact for its focal length and speed, making great for journalism work. The bokeh is perfect, making the pictorial possibilities endless. It took me 35 years to finally buy this little masterpiece. I wish I'd had one much sooner.
July 30, 2010
Nearly perfect
Have owned this for more than a decade.
Incredible build, incredible resolution, incredible color, no distortion.
It really is as good as all the glowing reviews say it is.
SWM would be the only possible improvement.
July 30, 2010
Only the best!!!
This lens is very nice. It gives an excellent sharpness, even at 2.8. The contrast/color are wonderful and warmy.
July 30, 2010
Great optics and splendid performer in low light.
I love using this lens in situations where some outreach in low light is required; It is fast and optically one of the best Nikkors I own. Aside from the usual benefits of fast lenses such as bright viewfinder images, its sharpness is just great at the wider apertures. A little large for general carry but a lens I like to have with me everywhere I go. Fantastic for public events, kids sports and even portraiture.
April 14, 2011
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I hear raves about it's sharpness and work in low light along with fast focusing, I need it because I do photography for bands. I like getting in the front row and getting close to them, am I still able to do this?
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Avery Shazam
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Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
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The minimum focus distance is 5.0 ft.(1.5m)9 months ago
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Celia J
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Favorite Subject: Sports
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Where is the pupil located relative to front surface of the lens?
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