Nikon AF FX NIKKOR 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
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Brand | Nikon |
Focal Length Description | 80-200 millimeters |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon F (FX), Nikon F (DX) |
Camera Lens Description | 200 month |
About this item
- Superb 2.5x telephoto zoom for sports, portraits, and nature photography
- Fast and constant f2.8 maximum aperture through the entire focal range. Diaphragm blades: 9. Minimum Focus Distance - 4.9 ft.( 1.5m)
- ED glass elements for high-resolution and high-contrast image even at maximum aperture
- Rotating zoom ring for precise zoom operation;Compatible Format(s): FX,DX,FX in DX Crop Mode,35mm Film
- Nikon Super Integrated Coating ensures exceptional performance.Compatible Format(s):FX,DX,FX in DX Crop Mode,35mm Film
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Nikon AF FX NIKKOR 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
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A shining example of superior NIKKOR optical design, the AF Zoom-NIKKOR 80-200mm f/2.8D ED is a high-performance constant aperture telephoto zoom lens that produces brilliant photos and HD videos across its entire 80-200mm focal length range. Its ultra-fast f/2.8 maximum aperture delivers bright images with beautiful background blur (bokeh). It’s an excellent choice for serious sports, wildlife and portrait photographers, and it excels in low-light situations.
Brilliant low-light shots
Ultra-fast f/2.8 fixed aperture:
At its widest aperture setting of f/2.8, the AF Zoom-NIKKOR 80-200mm f/2.8D ED delivers maximum light to your camera’s sensor. This means you can shoot at higher shutter speeds and still achieve bright, sharp images. And since you can open the aperture to f/2.8 throughout the entire zoom range, you can maintain a consistent exposure from any distance. Create brilliant images in exciting new low-light situations.
Beautiful background blur
Maximum depth-of-field control:
The AF Zoom-NIKKOR 80-200mm f/2.8D ED offers superior depth-of-field control for giving your photos and HD videos a natural, soft background blur (bokeh). Separate your subject from the background, or draw focus to a specific area of your composition. Nikon’s Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass ensures superior sharpness, contrast and color correction, even at the lens’ maximum aperture setting.
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Picture quality | 4.5 | 4.8 | — | — | — | 4.6 |
Auto focus | 3.9 | 4.2 | — | — | — | 4.5 |
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lens type | Telephoto | Zoom | Telephoto | Telephoto, Macro | Zoom lens | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Nikon F (FX), Nikon F (DX) | Nikon DX | Nikon F | — | Nikon F | Nikon F (DX) |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Screw drive from camera | Micro-type ultrasonic | automatic | Auto Focus | Ring-type ultrasonic | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 80 millimeters | 55 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 80 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 55 millimeters |
max focal length | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 300 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 80 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 55 millimeters |
model name | AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED | 2166 | — | macro | — | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens |
max aperture | — | 4 f stop | 4 f stop | 2.8 f stop | 4 f stop | — |
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Product Dimensions | 7.36 x 3.43 x 3.43 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.87 pounds |
ASIN | B00005LEOH |
Item model number | 1986 |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #820 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Date First Available | February 9, 2006 |
Manufacturer | Nikon |
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High-performance, high-speed telephoto zoom is a superb choice for sports and portraits, even in challenging lighting conditions. 80-200mm D-Series Zoom lens for Nikon cameras Includes case
From the Manufacturer
Lens-making is an art--Nikon artisans craft Nikkor optics from the finest materials, taking pride in adding their intellect and technique to bring the world's finest lenses to life. They push the leading edge of lens-making in their effort to provide the "glass" that makes the world's greatest pictures.
AF Nikkor lenses work with Nikon SLRs for optimal performance, even the very latest. The Nikon 80-200mm f2.8D ED AF is a superb 2.5x telephoto zoom for sports, portraits, and nature photography. With a fast and constant f2.8 maximum aperture through the entire focal range, ED glass elements provide high-resolution and high-contrast image even at maximum aperture. The rotating zoom ring provides precise zoom operation.
ED glass: An essential element of Nikkor telephoto lenses
Nikon developed ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass to enable the production of lenses that offer superior sharpness and color correction by minimizing chromatic aberration. Put simply, chromatic aberration is a type of image and color dispersion that occurs when light rays of varying wavelengths pass through optical glass. In the past, correcting this problem for telephoto lenses required special optical elements that offer anomalous dispersion characteristics--specifically calcium fluoride crystals. However, fluorite easily cracks and is sensitive to temperature changes that can adversely affect focusing by altering the lens' refractive index. So Nikon designers and engineers put their heads together and came up with ED glass, which offers all the benefits and none of the drawbacks of calcium fluorite-based glass. With this innovation, Nikon developed several types of ED glass suitable for various lenses. They deliver stunning sharpness and contrast even at their largest apertures. In this way, Nikkor's ED-series lenses exemplify Nikon's preeminence in lens innovation and performance.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating ensures exceptional performance
To enhance the performance of its optical lens elements, Nikon employs an exclusive multilayer lens coating that helps reduce ghost and flare to a negligible level. Nikon Super Integrated Coating achieves a number of objectives, including minimized reflection in the wider wavelength range and superior color balance and reproduction. Nikon Super Integrated Coating is especially effective for lenses with a large number of elements, like our Zoom-Nikkors. Also, Nikon's multilayer coating process is tailored to the design of each particular lens. The number of coatings applied to each lens element is carefully calculated to match the lens type and glass used, and also to assure the uniform color balance that characterizes Nikkor lenses. This results in lenses that meet much higher standards than the rest of the industry.
Distance information
D-type and G-type Nikkors relay subject-to-camera distance information to AF Nikon camera bodies. This then makes possible advances like 3D Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash. Note: D-type and G-type Nikkors provide distance information to the following cameras: Auto exposure; F6, F5, F100, F90X, F80, F75, F70, F65, F60, F55, F50, Pronea S, Pronea 600i, D2 series, D1 series, D100 and D70s/D70. Flash control; F6, F5, F100, F90X, F80, F75, F70, D2 series, D1 series, D100, and D70s/D70 cameras.
What's in the Box:
Lens, 77mm snap-on front lens cap, rear lens cap LF-1, flexible lens pouch CL-43A.
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Customers like the quality, value, and image quality of the lens. For example, they mention it's well built, produces sharp images, and is the best value for the money. They're also satisfied with performance, and cleanliness. That said, some complain about the weight and the vr.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it is a well-built lens, purpose-built, and solid. Some customers also say that the lens is heavy. Overall, customers are happy with the condition and quality of this product.
"...I have not regretted buying this.Its built like a tank and shines very well.Overall, its a great lens and i love it." Read more
"...So close and crisp. The focus is very fast and dead on. No back focusing type issues. Works so well in low light thanks to f2.8...." Read more
"...1. Is it too heavy, clunky, or unwieldy? No. It is purpose-built, worry-free strong, and the mass gives stability to handheld shots...." Read more
"...This is absolutely great for a shot from at least 60 feet back. Anything closer and you have no width in the shot...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that the pictures are sharp, usable, and produce great looking photos. The lens provides accurate focusing with sharp images at all focal lengths. The optical quality is a bit better than the ultra zooms in the same price range, and it has good color.
"...So it all comes down to use. The Nikon lens is known be very sharp, and to have creamy-smooth bokeh, and it surely lived up to those superlatives in..." Read more
"...All I can say is it takes amazing pics. So close and crisp. The focus is very fast and dead on. No back focusing type issues...." Read more
"...I also found the close-range to present very usable images for detailed product and for lifestyle events... no focus breathing issues...." Read more
"...I have shot from the soundbooth with this for many gigs, and gotten some great stills. This is good to have around for large venue shooting...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the camera. They say it is a great buy, and a worthy investment.
"...Overall awesome lens for the price (used), and if you don't already have a fast long zoom, I'd definitely recommend you get this." Read more
"...This is awesome, and more than worth the money...." Read more
"...You can find a great price on a used one - and get professional quality for a fraction of the cost it would take you to buy new or get the latest..." Read more
"...My Nikon D7100 has the built in focus motor, so this was the best value for the money...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the camera. They mention that it performs wonderful under low light conditions, and the images are crisp. It works well for shots of other events from the seating areas, and it shines very well.
"...I have not regretted buying this.Its built like a tank and shines very well.Overall, its a great lens and i love it." Read more
"...No back focusing type issues. Works so well in low light thanks to f2.8.Its built like a tank...." Read more
"...The tread for hood and filters is dented and hence not usable for these accessories...." Read more
"...It's plenty fast for my needs. Hunting is minimal, low light performance is very good w D800...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the cleanliness of the lens. They mention that it is dust free, smooth, and sharp. Some say that there is no dust or fungus inside the lens, and that it looks like new.
"...out of my bag from a picnic table to the ground (rock), and the glass was fine, however the zoom is now incredibly stiff...." Read more
"...signs of wear on these lenses but this one is like new.. The glass is dust free and looks perfect...." Read more
"The package arrived on time and well packed. Very clean glass with no dust or fungus! This is the Push/Pull version, which I prefer...." Read more
"I got a very good copy of the lens. Clean, Smooth, Sharp, Contrasty...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the focus of the lens. Some mention it's very fast focusing with great image detail, while others say that it'll hunt for focus and needs to be sharpened in camera to get tack sharpness.
"...All I can say is it takes amazing pics. So close and crisp. The focus is very fast and dead on. No back focusing type issues...." Read more
"...The zoom ring is perfect, the manual focus is precise. I am used to the M-A ring shared by the 135mm F2.0 from the same era...." Read more
"...Those lenses were known to have notoriously slow auto focusing, and perhaps much of the criticism of this lenses focusing speed may be due to those..." Read more
"...- The autofocus is very fast, even on a D50...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the weight of the camera. They mention that the lens is a bit heavy, so they recommend using a tripod for longer shoots.
"...The only down side to this lens it is HEAVY. But i guess at this size its too be expected...." Read more
"...1. Is it too heavy, clunky, or unwieldy? No. It is purpose-built, worry-free strong, and the mass gives stability to handheld shots...." Read more
"...I love the weight,(you do need a tripod sometimes)and the very fine details in the photos...." Read more
"...You need to have it suspended by it's own strap, this is very heavy, it does the job." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the VR of the lens. They mention that it does not autofocus, it's heavy, and does not come with a lens hood. The autofocus speed is fast due to the lack of an in lens motor.
"...The lens is an older design, so it doesn't have VR (Vibration Reduction) or AF-S (in-lens motor)...." Read more
"...The only concern was the lack of VR. On my D300s this becomes about a 120-300m lens. Plus this is over $1500 cheaper than the 70-200mm VR lens!..." Read more
"...Does not come with a lens hood. It needs one, mainly because you may like this lens so much you will take it everywhere." Read more
"...A couple other things to keep in mind are that this lens has no VR and does not auto focus on lower end cameras...." Read more
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If you are in the market for a pro telephoto lens, your basic choices are the Nikon 70-200 at over twice the price, or this lens. You can also look at 3rd party offerings by Sigma and Tamron, which are in the ballpark of this lens.
When deciding on this lens, the two lenses I could afford were this one and the Sigma 70-200 f2.8. The Nikon did cost about 25% more, but recently Sigma jacked up the price of their lens - presumably because of popularity, they could do so. Now, there is only about a 15% difference in the cost of the two lenses. The Sigma lens I was considering was the less expensive - the 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG APO Macro HSM II (non Vibration Reduction version), which was in the same ballpark of price as the Nikon.
So I chose the Nikon over the Sigma for the reasons I state below. But I have to say that you could not probably go wrong with either lens, as both of them are pro caliber.
First, this lens is AF, not AF-S, which means if you have a D40, D3100, or D5100, you won't be able to auto-focus it.
This is Nikon's current production version of this lens, and is superior I think to the older versions (with the possible exception of the short-lived AF-S version). It is still made by Nikon, probably because of the high cost of their flagship 70-200. The lens is an older design, so it doesn't have VR (Vibration Reduction) or AF-S (in-lens motor).
Consequently the focusing system is slower, but I believe it has been unfairly criticized as so. Perhaps it's closes competitor is Sigma's 70-200 f2.8, which has an internal lens focus motor, so it will work with the less expensive Nikon cameras, while this one will not.
Other criticism has been that many of today's cameras that have focus motors do not have focus motors strong enough to rapidly focus this lens, especially the advanced amateur cameras such as the D90, D7000, etc.
Nikon has made several versions of this lens over the years. The earlier lenses, known as "push-pull", zoomed by pulling the lens out, or pushing it in. Those lenses were known to have notoriously slow auto focusing, and perhaps much of the criticism of this lenses focusing speed may be due to those models.
In later years, Nikon changed from a push-pull model to a rotating ring to change the zoom. These are known as "two ring" models. Nikon also improved the focus speed of these lenses. The current offering from Nikon - and the one I have - is the two-ring model.
Before I purchased this lens, I reviewed several YouTube videos that performed "focus tests" on several different models of the Nikon 80-200 f2.8 as well as the Sigma 70-200 f2.8. The focus test consisted of leaving the lens cap on, then depressing the shutter release 1/2 way, which forces the lens to cycle the focus range, from stop-to-stop.
I also tried this on my lens as soon as UPS dropped it off. I am using a Nikon D90, and using a stopwatch, I tested the lens focus speed, and since I don't have any of the other lenses, I timed the several YouTube videos showing different lens/camera combinations. Here are the results:
1. My D90 with the Nikon 80-200 lens: 1.1 seconds.
2. YouTube D90 with Nikon 80-200 (two ring zoom): 1.0~1.1 seconds.
3. YouTube D90 with old Nikon 80-200 (push pull zoom): 1.6 seconds.
4. YouTube D300 with old Nikon 80-200 (push pull zoom): 3.4 seconds.
5. YouTube D90 with current model Sigma 70-200: 1.4 seconds.
And for comparison...
YouTube (unknown camera) with Nikon 70-200 VR1: 0.6 seconds.
The results were enough to convince me that there is not a focus speed problem, especially compared with the Sigma 70-200 (even though the Sigma lens has it's own focus motor).
Another surprise is that while different cameras focused the same lens at different speeds, the D90 was actually faster than the more expensive D300. However, I'll caveat that in test 3, I could not absolutely verify that the lens was truly a push-pull model. The focus speed does suggest it might be the later two-ring model.
And just for comparison sake, I also looked at the more expensive AF-S Nikon VR1 (which is not the current model). I could not find a test on YouTube for the VR2, but I would expect it to be as fast as the VR1 or faster.
While the Nikon 80-200 is slower than the newest Nikon models, that is to be expected. And my choice was between the Nikon 80-200 vs. the Sigma 70-200, and for those two lenses, the Nikon certainly holds it's own.
I also believe Nikon's optics to be better than the Sigma's, along with brand recognition and resale. Since the current model has been in production for 13 years, considering a used lens could be any one of those year models. And the resale for these lenses in excellent condition averaged about 75% of a new one, I'd say the lens holds it's resale very well.
In contrast, the Sigma lost value more rapidly, and while I did not find a lot of used ones, the resale was already about 60%-70% of a new one. Not a big difference between the two brands, but considering the Sigma version is a lot newer, it's resale value may not likely hold up as well as it ages. Resale value in itself is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of the lens, and probably has as much to do with brand recognition.
One thing that kept nagging at me is that I intend this to be the final purchase for this type of lens. Many of the folks that used the Sigma have made the comment that the lens gets you started in the pro area, and when you go to resell it, you will get your money out of the lens when it is time to upgrade.
I suppose the same could be said for the Nikon, but I don't plan on having to upgrade in the future, as at this point, as an amateur photographer, while VR and AF-S are nice, it's not in the budget to pay double the price for a lens with those features.
One other pesky issue I found with used Nikons is that the Manual/Auto switch tends to break. A lot of older lenses had this problem. It is plastic for some reason, and seems to be a weak point. Whether or not this holds true for current production I'll have to wait to find out, but the lens does have a 5 year warranty.
Other factors.
The Sigma lens is known as a Macro lens, with a minimum-focus distance of 3.3ft, and a weight of 48.3 oz. and a length 7.25" and a dia of 3.3" dia.
In comparison, I was surprised that the Nikon also has a Macro function, but it must be put into manual focus mode to do so (which is not untypical of a Macro lens). For the Nikon, the normal minimum-focus distance is 5.9ft, with a Macro distance of 4.9ft. The weight of the Nikon is 45.8 oz, and a length 7.3" and a dia of 3.4" dia.
Neither of the lenses has a large advantage over the other in this regard.
So it all comes down to use. The Nikon lens is known be very sharp, and to have creamy-smooth bokeh, and it surely lived up to those superlatives in my initial use. I am very pleased with this purchase. In contrast, the Sigma has been well reported to be a bit soft at the longer focal lengths. But like anyone else, this is scuttlebutt, and how much it has to do with the truth I cannot say as I don't have that lens.
Another issue with the D90 and the Nikon lens is that there is a known limitation that if the lens is used at the minimum 80mm, and used at the minimum 5.9ft focus distance, the camera may think the lens is in focus, when it is not (it's in the D90 manual). In those situations, you can always go into manual/macro mode to focus the lens.
However, I have not experienced the mis-focusing. Not to say it won't happen, but so far, I have not had the occasion to see it. At any rate, this is an event that is not likely to occur much, given my photo habits. I guess this is what makes this a great, but not perfect lens.
One thing I found, especially with shooting telephoto at f2.8, that you have to re-learn how to focus the camera, and quite possibly to manually select your focus point. If the lens is not focusing on your intended subject, at F2.8, you may very well get an out of focus photo. But this is characteristic with all of the lenses of this type.
In conclusion, when comparing the Sigma and Nikon lenses, if you have a D70 or better (camera body with internal focusing motor), you will love this lens. If you have an entry-level Nikon (D3100, D5100, etc), the Sigma is probably going to be your choice, unless you want to spend 4 times as much for the Nikon 70-200 lens as your camera cost.
Besides, my son has a D3000, and he won't be able to borrow my lens.
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2022
There are third party extenders that do work on this lens.
The only down side to this lens it is HEAVY. But i guess at this size its too be expected.
ORIGINAL REVIEW: Wanted a zoom since at my daughters school on sports day, I couldn't see her easily in any of the pics I got with my 50mm.
Everyone kept telling me to get the 70-200mm with VR but thats a $2500 lens and I am NOT a professional or anything to justify that price not to mention thats a lot more money than I want to spend on a single lens.
I looked around the nikon sites and found good reviews on this one. The only concern was the lack of VR. On my D300s this becomes about a 120-300m lens. Plus this is over $1500 cheaper than the 70-200mm VR lens! Thats money I can put toward upgrading my camera body or a new led tv or ... you get the idea.
All I can say is it takes amazing pics. So close and crisp. The focus is very fast and dead on. No back focusing type issues. Works so well in low light thanks to f2.8.
Its built like a tank. It helps me balance on my D300s with the battery grip... but it IS heavy.
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