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I have been looking for a bargain piece of glass but was looking for a little more info.

I have been looking at used 70-210's and the 80-200 4.5-5.6 D, I know a fair bit about the former but it was the latter that I would appreciate some views on.

I have had a look on Ken Rockwells site but he doesn't seem to have a review on this particular piece of glass, bit of a pity because I really value his critiques.

Any info would be gratefully appreciated.

Ed.

Ed I have the second lens that you are looking for and it is for sale (see the 4 sale section). If you are interested PM me.

Ed, the very first post under equipment reviews has a number of links for lens reveiws. Here is a shortcut: http://www.d70users.com/viewtopic.php?t=2888

Ed I have the first lens that you are looking for and it is cheaper than the second for sale (see the 4 sale section). If you are interested PM me

The late Galen Rowell was a fan of the 80-200 f/4.5-5.6, written in depth at Thom Hogan's website: http://www.bythom.com/80200ens.htm

edneeves wrote:I have had a look on Ken Rockwells site but he doesn't seem to have a review on this particular piece of glass, bit of a pity because I really value his critiques.

I trust Thom Hogan far more, you have to take KR's reviews with a grain of salt (I guess as with everyone's) Ken really has his favorites and tends to bash everything else undermining his objectivity. Either way, good luck!!!!

Andy

The 80-200 f/4.5-5.6 is another example of the old good Nikkor glass.
I had it long ago.
I don't listen to KR's