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| Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8D ED AF Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras | 
 enlarge | Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
List Price: $1,289.00
Buy New: $914.88
You Save: $374.12 (29%)
New (2) Used (4) from $699.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 200
Minimum Focal Length: 80
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 5.5 x 5.4
MPN: 1986
Model: 1986
UPC: 018208019861
EAN: 0018208019854
ASIN: B00005LEOH
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Superb 2.5x telephoto zoom for sports, portraits, and nature photography | | • | Fast and constant f2.8 maximum aperture through the entire focal range | | • | ED glass elements for high-resolution and high-contrast image even at maximum aperture | | • | Rotating zoom ring for precise zoom operation | | • | Nikon Super Integrated Coating ensures exceptional performance |
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Product Description
Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality.PRODUCT FEATURES:Superb telephoto-zoom lens for sports and nature photography;3 ED glass elements for high resolution and high contrast even at maximum apertures;Maintains fast f/2.8 aperture throughout zoom range.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
Excellent lens August 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Autofocus works with all digital bodies except the baby Nikon SLRs (D40-60). This is a very sharp, fast lens yielding detailed, accurate colorful images. I use it to take candid shots in parties, weddings and similar occasions. It is unmerciful to the vain, because it brings everything out. I could not shell out the additional $1000 or so to acquire the more current Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras. Rumors are that Nikon is going to discontinue this lens. I hope it is replaced with comparable product at a slightly lower price. It is a solid looking, impressive beauty of a professional lens. Many people find it to be heavy. Not me. Feels just right, but a solid tripod or monopod is necessary if shooting in low light or using the longer focal length. I just purchased this and then learned about the new D90. Should I have bought the Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) or this lens? The Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) is probably too much camera for me. The D90 appears to be a D300 slightly disabled in a D80 body, plenty good for me and this lens.
My favorite lens - it does weight a ton (and a half) February 15, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Okay, if you got the dough to shelf out ~$1700 for the VR 70-200, go for it. Stabilization can really help with this kind of heavy lens. This sucker does weight close to 3 pounds by itself, and personally a beautiful lens to behold. It's very well constructed and takes great picture too.
I use this on a D80, typically shoot aperature priority. It's very sharp but does exhibit slight distortion at widest aperature. Dial it down to around f/4, it gets super sharp. The AF is fast on the D80, and switching to manual zone is a breeze.
If you're not a tripod/monopod person, you'll be looking for bracing a lot when shooting. Steady hands and a tree... Minimum focus distance is 5.5'
a must own November 14, 2007
32 out of 32 found this review helpful
This lens is THE lens to own if you want to shoot indoor sports. The newspaper I work for has me out on a lot of volleyball, hockey and basketball beats, and this lens does not come off my camera. I have taken this lens out to soccer games and baseball games but use it mainly as back up. If you want to shoot these sports you'll want something up in the 300-400 range. Soccer especially.
The 2.8 aperture is a must for these low (and orange/brown) light situations. I was using a 200mm f4 but fell just short of being able to freeze the action perfectly without any blur. The little bit of extra light makes a world of difference.
I shoot with a D80 and find that I can keep my ISO down around 400 and be very comfortable with the results. In my situation (newsprint) I could go as high as 800 and be alright with it, but the glass in this lens lets me keep it low.
If you are in the fence, pick this lens up. For under 1000 bucks you can't beat it. It's ultra wide, and doesn't lose any sharpness at 2.8.
The only situation where you should not buy this lens is if you own a D40 or D40x. These bodies will not support the AF function of this lens, and seeing as how this is a great medium tele sports lens, not having AF would make this lens a bust.
They make a version with a built in motor that will communicate the D40 and D40x but it'll cost you close to 800 more.
As a side note this lens is heavy (as are most 2.8 tele lenses) There is a lot of big glass in this lens and after an hour or so of shooting hand held you will really want a mono pod. This lens has a great tripod shoe, so don't be afraid to throw it up on mono and go to town, your arms will appreciate the help
One final note. If you are undecided about this lens because it does not have any sort of optical stabilization or vibration reduction consider what you will be using this for. If you are shooting sports or action you wont need and it wont use it. If you are shooting from a tripod or good mono pod, you wont need and wont use it. The VR is only good in handheld situations when the object you are photographing is stationary.
This lens is a 5 star lens
Amazing lens well done NIKON November 4, 2007
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
I bought this Lens before one week , and i'm very happy to get like this lens it's amazing , clear , fast and very very sharp , because that I switched to NIKON
Great Sports Shots July 13, 2007
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I use this lens mostly indoors to shoot my daughter's vollyball games. I was amazed at the clarity and quickness of focus this lens provides. The cost was more than i wanted to pay but after a month of shooting great action shots i see the value. Its not good for any macro photos also it is heavy (5lbs). Use a mono pole or tri pod and you'll see pro like shots.
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