How good is this lens.

[Jeff]

Hi
I have the opportunity to purchase a second hand 80-200 f2.8 Af-D Nikon lens. Is this considered to be a good lens? I'm thinking to use it for sports and maybe adding a teleconvertor to gain more length. What do you experts think?
Jeff

[birddog114]

Hi
I have the opportunity to purchase a second hand 80-200 f2.8 Af-D Nikon lens. Is this considered to be a good lens? I'm thinking to use it for sports and maybe adding a teleconvertor to gain more length. What do you experts think?
Jeff

On behalf of the 80-200 owners, I say: it's an excellent gem from Nikkor.
Tack sharp and constant 2.8. can't go wrong with it.

[Jeff]

Thanks Birddog.What is the affect of the teleconvertor on the performance ?
Jeff

[birddog114]

Thanks Birddog.What is the affect of the teleconvertor on the performance ?
Jeff

Depend what's the TC? less than x2 is prefered.

[Glen]

Jeff, just as a price check, member MCWB has one for sale at $600. I agree with Birddy's comment on the lens. Be aware most Nikon TC wont AF with this lens, will have to third party for AF

[Jeff]

Glen when you say third party do you mean a Keno TC.
Jeff

[Nnnnsic]

Third party would be a non-Nikon TC. Take your pick.

[birddog114]

Third party would be a non-Nikon TC. Take your pick.

Kenko or Tamron TCs

[Jeff]

Thank you for help
Jeff