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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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
A great quality lens very sharp and fast
This is a great lens I shoot sports. I have found this lens to focus super fast with wonderful sharpness.
I would highly recomend it.
April 18, 2011
Best zoom telephoto I have ever owned
This zoom is the best I have ever owned. Its sharp and focus is fast. As for speed this lens combined with my D-700 is exceptional. I've owned Nikon since 1968 and I think they have out done themselfs this time.
April 14, 2011
The best all around zoom
The 80-200 D f2.8 two ring lense has always been a favorite. The amazing quality throughout the full range of zoom and apeture is spectacular. I also like the boca the lens creates. There are few lenses that really help create great images this is one of them. This is the second time owning this lens. I will kepp it until I accidentally drop it of a cliff or loose it in the ocean.
April 14, 2011
Great lens, a work horse.
I'm a freelance sport photographer for an online newspaper. Since buying this lens all of my sport photography has been shot with this lens. It has fast focus and very nice bokeh. It's built like a tank and I feel like it will be around for a long time to come.
April 14, 2011
Superior performance, built like a tank
I have owned and shot with this lens for about four years now. it is the most reliable and durable lens I can imagine.
The images are tack sharp. I have compared it to the latest stabilized Nikon lens with no discernible difference in image qualities.While shooting high school sports this lens was slammed, dropped, and generally torture tested but never failed to perform even when the auto focus switch was broken, I held it in place and shot the second half.of the game. As a matter of fact I shot four more months before I had the lens repaired.
April 14, 2011
Great lens but a bit heavy
I have had this lens for about two years and find that the lens takes high quality photos. The lens is quite heavy but this is expected as the lens is quite large.
I have carried this lens on many trips and excursions around the world and canoing and camping in areas close to my home.
I am certainly pleased with the lens. If I had the available cash I might even consider purchasing a 400mm lens as I enjoy taking photos of birds and animals and sometimes it is hard to get close enough with the 200mm lens. I don't have any difficulty using the lens even when I have had to hold my camers above crowds of people.
I would definitely recommned this lens. I shied away from the VR lens as I have had some issues with VR with another camera where the VR setting made focusing a bit of an issue!! And VR is supposed to make focusing easier!! Go figure.
April 14, 2011
An underrated lens
I've had this lens for some time now, and have used it with film and digital, and to this day, marvel at its performance. I do not shoot sports or anything requiring speed and such. But for a constant f/2.8 lens this is a wonderful addition to anyone's bag. And it's affordable.
April 14, 2011
Top notch lens for a great price.
For the price this lens is top notch. Really sharp and fast focus. Some people thumb their noses at it because it doesn't have VR in it. In my opinion you should know how to use a proper pro lens without VR, then use VR only in those instances where it is absolutely needed. The only con to this lens is it doesn't come with a hood, nor is there a petal hood available for it (which I feel is better). I have used this lens on Micro 4/3rds camera and it is STELLAR, better than the lenses available from those companies.
April 14, 2011
Sweet Lens & a Steal of a Deal
This was the first "good" telephoto lens I bought. What a difference! Over the years, this lens has been around the country with me a few times now. It is not as fast focusing as the new AS-F lenses but the image quality is such that I will have a hard time ever switching to the 70-200 versions.
I use my 80-200 for both landscape photography and as a part of my portrait photography business. It is hard for me to find anything bad to say about this lens. Despite all the new product offerings, if I had to replace this lens, it would likely be with another 80-200!
March 25, 2011
This lens is a beast...
If you are shooting sports, indoor events, portraits, close up wildlife...ok anything at all where a lens with a focal length between 80mm and 200mm is needed, this lens will not disappoint! if you buy it, you will love it! image quality is as good as it gets. it is f/2.8 fast-built to be abused and just wont let you down! it is heavy but lots of glass always is!
Wouldnt be caught without it!
January 23, 2011
The End Results are incredible
When I need a little reach I tuck this baby in my belt holster when out shooting. Although it does not have the fancy VR feature, I still get great shots because it is a great lens. If you can not afford the exotic prices of the other lens in this range - this is one fine hunk of glass. It is easy to work with and feels just about right with a D700 attached for balance. The lens renders excellent color rich sharp photos and pulls the details out of your subjects. From my experience pin sharp around 185mm at F11. Does well with oncoming light with incredible photos with light coming from your back.
October 30, 2010
Top-Notch Lens
In 1991 I bought my first 80-200 2.8 lens, the non-D push-pull version. I liked it so well that I now have the latest incarnation (and still have the old one).
This lens performs extremely well. The AF is fast enough for everything except the fastest sports, and even then it is capable.
It is certainly a cheaper alternative than the newest 70-200, and the image quality is nearly identical (great!)
October 14, 2010
My favorite lens
This is my absolute favorite portrait lens. The short DOF at 2.8 combined with the compression at 200mm make for amazing shots. This lens is built like a TANK too, with the weight to prove it. AF is nice and fast on my D300s, a bit slower on the D100. One of Nikon's best lenses ever, there's a reason it's still around, even after the 70-200 series.
September 28, 2010
A must have
When it comes to the 80-200 mm range NIKON has given me a solid reason to work without prime lenses in this area.
This lens is the one I use to compare sharpness on all my other lenses and cameras, both 35 & 2 1/4 format.
September 18, 2010
Outstanding
I have been shooting for a few years and just over year ago I started shooting for a major NHL team. When I started I used a borrowed 70-200 VR1, After season was over friend sold it so another let me try his 80-200. I have just bought my own I was so impressed. I loved that it was lighter than the 70-200 and was smaller (easier to stick through ports in glass at arena) and most of all it allowed me to fund an SB900 with the difference. Every shot is tack sharp, very manageable when following action while handholding. A superstar in my book!!!
September 2, 2010
Great Lens Worth Owning
I bought this lens 8 years ago and have never regreated that decision. I have used it with both film and digital SLRS and found it to be suitable for all types of picture taking. I do not need the latest or most expensive to make great pictures. This is my favorite 'warhorse' among my nikon lenses. It is a great lens and well worth owning.
August 15, 2010
Reliable and high quality
I'm very impressed by this lens. I use this with a D3 and the focusing is very quick and accurate. The lens is very sharp. It is a lot lighter than the VR equivalents.
Only complaint is that a lens hood is not included. It was fairly affordable to add though.
August 13, 2010
excellent for the serious photographer in the fiel
This lens is very light weight and gives you the edge you need in most shooting situations without having to toe along a heavvy camera bag full of other accesories you seldom u,se for the right application. I am very happy with this lens and would recommend it to all those who like long lenses for short prices and light weight
August 11, 2010
Solid lens
Great image performance, medium focus, lens shade awkwardly sized. No problems with this lens over the years.
August 2, 2010
This is my new workhorse lens
I've only had the lens for a week and have shot in several different venues and locations, as an advanced beginner, I am very impressed and have now planned a few trips so that I can see how versatile it is. I am planning to purchase a few more lenses to complete my arsenal.
August 1, 2010
Great for Sports and Action
I photograph a lot of triathlons, marathons, and racing. This lens has never failed through cold, hot, and rain. The speed is what I need in low light conditions, and it's able to focus and be tack sharp on my image.
The colors that are reproduced are amazing. I couldn't even image photographing all the different events I do without this lens!
August 1, 2010
exceptional
run, don't walk to get this lens. it is amazingly sharp, fast and built like a tank. it costs half the price of the 70-200 VRII with the same glass and optics, minus VR. can you live without the VR and use a lightweight tripod? even getting a carbon fiber tripod is still less.
i shoot glamour, fashion and portraits, couldn't justify the VR. bought an 85 1.8 and accessories with the cost savings.
the lens is phenomenal!
August 1, 2010
Great Lens, can't beet the price for the quality
This lens is still a great workhorse for protrats as well as sports photography. It has great optics as well as a very rugged build. The hood is a bit old looking but there are online places selling fixes for that now. This lens is the one that I use the most for outdoors and sports photography. The zoom and focus ring are smooth and are comfortable to use. The tripod mount is durable and balanced great for a D300 on it.
August 1, 2010
Sharp and superb contrast
Owned this lens for several years now. Eventhough it's not one of those AF-S, VR-type lenses, this lens stays true to its purpose of being a fast lens, reasonably quick AF and hefty in weight. I have not shot a picture that is not sharp and contrasty. There is absolutely no washed out images even under challenging background colors. This is one very beautiful lens that I know Nikon will keep on producing for a very long time.
July 31, 2010
The lens to have
I tend to shoot a lot of action, whether it be sports or nature and this lens gets you there with a quality that many lens will never achieve! One technique that I enjoy is being able to capture an action play from the sideline and then be able zoom in a catch the players expression close up as they watch their teammates. This makes it my signature lens to use. The biggest downside if any is it's fast to focus but not super fast.
July 31, 2010
It was great at the Olympics in 1996 in Atlanta
Being the official photographer for FINA, covering swimming,diving,water polo and synchronize swimming at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta,I had to have a fast, dependable zoom lens.The Nikon 80-200-2.8 was the perfect choice for all of the extremly fast action,and for the longer medal awards ceremonies as well.When over, FINA's magazine,"The World of Swimming",published 86 of my photos covering not only the aquatic competition, but also the accompanying ceremonies and colorful events that make up the Olymopic magic. Nikon's Professional Services Center was also a great comfort if needed for assistance and even Nikon Loan equipment during the Olympics...
July 30, 2010
This is my go to lens for all the sports I shoot.
The best all around sports lens in my kit. I shoot a lot of outdoor sports but I find it particularly effective when I shoot ice hockey in difficult lighting situations. I don't use a flash when I shoot hockey and I am always very pleased with the results I get from this lens. I like the weight of the lens and the balance when I am shooting. It's solid. Also, very good for close up portraits. Well worth the investment.
July 30, 2010
Just Superb
Purchase this lens long time ago and after 12 years still works flawlessly and tack sharp.
Built quality is excellent.
July 30, 2010
Light, sharp, fast, affordable
Thei lens is much lighter and smaller them my older 80-200mm 2.8 silentwave nikon lens.
July 30, 2010
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AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
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Will the AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED lens work on the D50
5 months, 2 weeks ago
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frank
Tracy, CA, USA
Location :
Tracy, CA, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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I use that same combination and it works great. The D50 has a focusing motor built into the body, so it will drive this lens for AF. I have read some reviews saying that the D50 is not as snappy with AF on this lens as with other bodies, but I it seems plenty quick to me for shooting ballet and soccer.Jul 9, 2012 by
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Anonymous
Kent, WA
Location :
Kent, WA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Your D50 has a focusing motor and will drive the AF 80-200. It's confusing because Nikon took the focusing motors out of some of the lower cost cameras after the D50 was introduced (D3000/5000 and others). See page 106 of the D50 owners manual.Feb 9, 2012 by
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Mike
Chicago, IL, USA
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Chicago, IL, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than 20 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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It will work but will not autofocus
AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
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Hello. Which teleconverter can mount on the lens (the body is a d7000) for keep autofocus?
2 months, 3 weeks ago
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Giuseppe
Italia
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Italia
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Didn't read your lens correctlt, sorry didn't realize you had the older AF lens. Nikon does not make a teleconverter for AF lenses.Answer:
The chart posted is for AF-S lens. This lens is AF not AF-S.Apr 23, 2012 by
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Giuseppe
Italia
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Italia
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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All Nikon teleconverters will autofocus with that lens.Here is the compatability chart
http://www.nikonusa.com/en_INC/IMG/Assets/Common-Assets/Images/Teleconverter-Compatibility/en_US_Comp_chart.html
1 year, 3 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?
1 year, 3 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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AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
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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.
1 year, 3 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
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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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
AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
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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?
1 year, 3 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
AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
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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
1 year, 3 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.
1 year, 2 months ago
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Weedy
SW Florida
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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
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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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.1 year, 2 months ago
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dcv99
Colorado Springs
Location :
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.1 year, 1 month ago
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Anonymous
Florida
Location :
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.
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