But then, the current Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 G is just way beyond what i can afford. So, I looked for some cheaper alternative. I picked up an almost unused copy of Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D, save for a small spot/dirt on the inside of the front element (it doesn't affect image quality). Which 80-200 f/2.8 D is yours?
I had to return it because its image quality was too inferior to my Nikon 85 and 180mm manual focus prime lenses. I then tried a used Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 D auto focus S two-ring zoom and a new Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 auto focus two-ring zoom. I was very pleased that their image quality was equal to my two prime lenses.
I got the 18-55mm lens with the kit and bought the 55-200mm separately. The 55-200mm has been my workhorse and I am happy with the results. I felt the need, and got some advice, to get a profession lens, a "fast" lens and I finally did pull the trigger on a used Nikon AF-S 80-200mm f:2.8 D. Wow! I love this lens!A classic, only 1600 produced - which explains the price. And a behemoth: 1.9kg, 95mm filter. Taller and heavier than any 70/80-200 f/2.8 that came after it. Authorized service for Nikon SLR Lenses. User manual for the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f 2.8E contain basic instructions that need to be followed during installation and operation. Before starting your appliance, the user manual should be read through carefully. Follow all the safety instructions and warnings, and be guided by the given
Re: Teleconverter for new 80-200 F/2.8 AF-D Lens. Nikon t.c's are compatible with the AFS version of the 80~200 and the 70~200 (which is also AFS), but the non-AFS versions can only use Kenko. I believe you can modify a Nikon t.c. by breaking off a tab if you dare, but the Kenko pro is very good (just no 1.7x version).
This is a clear design flaw that Nikon should be ashmed of. The 80-200 f/2.8D AF lens is an expensive, professional-caliber product that should not have parts secured by melted plastic studs. That's the design of toys. Since a good bit of the lens is metal I was a bit surprised to find a plastic ring beneath the grip.This compares to 75% for the Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G II on the Nikon D810 (27 P-Mpix / 36Mp resolution) and 66% for the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L II on the 5DS R (33 P-Mpix / 50 Mp resolution). In terms of acutance in the field at the crucial f/2.8 aperture, all three setups offer excellent center sharpness at 70mm, with the Canon lens offering theThis entry was posted in Nikon Lenses and tagged Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VRII "thread" issue, Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II. Bookmark the permalink. Trackbacks are closed, but you can post a comment. Pentax 135mm f2.5 SMC Takumar M42 Lens #745. Roberts Camera - Photo Industry Leader since 1957! $122.17. Free shipping. or Best Offer. Using the Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR II I shoot manual with auto ISO sometimes and manual some of the time adjust the ISO myself for each song. f2.8 with 1/500-1800 For everyday use, I'd rather have Nikon's 80-200 f/2.8 AFD model though. I know and count of it regularly. They sell for around $1100 new and somewhat less used. A push pull version or one ring model with the same optics sells for around $500 used in great shape. The older one is slower focusing though. I thought the Tokina was also fairly slow. BoqAn2.