Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED AF-S

[NJ]

Do they still make this lens?

http://nikonimaging.com/global/products/lens/af/zoom/af-s_zoom80-200mmf_28d_if/index.htm

or can you only get the non AF-S version?

[Oz_Beachside]

first time I have seen it, the one I had was this...



You can see small differences.

[Glen]

Nathan, not sure but beleive it is not made anymore. It was very close to the 70-200 VR in price, would not that be a better alternative?

[Oz_Beachside]

if your budget is there, dont look back, and get the 70-200VR, you will smile all the time!

[NJ]

ah k, thanks guys, nah im looking at the 80-200 but saw there was an af-s version but didnt know how much they were, i surely cant afford a 70-200VR unfortunately

are the 80-200 internal focus or zoom? and if someone could link me to pics they have taken with this lens it would be much appreciated!

[MCWB]

The AF-S 80-200 f/2.8 was superceded by the 70-200 VR. The AF-D version is still available, and it and the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 are both around the same sort of money. Both are pretty nice lenses if you can't afford the 70-200 VR.

[Oz_Beachside]

have a careful think about it... if you can afford $1000 for the AF-D, can you wait and save a little longer, to theget the VR?

If you can, you can enjoy nice slow hand held at shutter speeds your would dream off, depends on your needs. YOUR needs.

[Yi-P]

If you are to spend for the AF-D version, you can consider also the Sigma 70-200/2.8 it focuses little faster and silent than the AF-D.

If you are reaching for the AF-S, make sure you go with the VR version.


From here, I have only seen people getting rid of their 80-200 and replace it with a 70-200VR, not the other way around.

Tho, you should think about what you shoot most, the 70-200VR is best for anything, but the 80-200 will not do you any bad if you don't need ultra-fast focus nor the VR for low light / static object (note: I said static objects, VR cannot help with low light and MOVING objects).

Have you been into a store or borrowed one to try yourself? A warning tho, never touch the 70-200VR until your wallet is FAT enough...

[NJ]

Have you been into a store or borrowed one to try yourself? A warning tho, never touch the 70-200VR until your wallet is FAT enough...

for that very reason i havent gone to have a play with one. although i did have a short play with one on a d2x when i was at the herald sun last year. I am also wanting to save for an SB-800 though so it would be either the 80-200 then save for an SB-800 or save extra and get the 70-200VR...

[Yi-P]

Have you been into a store or borrowed one to try yourself? A warning tho, never touch the 70-200VR until your wallet is FAT enough...

for that very reason i havent gone to have a play with one. although i did have a short play with one on a d2x when i was at the herald sun last year. I am also wanting to save for an SB-800 though so it would be either the 80-200 then save for an SB-800 or save extra and get the 70-200VR...

That really depend on what you shoot mostly! For me, I can live without the 70-200VR in my bag but I cannot live without the SB800 in my bag. For some others, it is the other way around.

[digitor]

and if someone could link me to pics they have taken with this lens it would be much appreciated!

Here's a couple I got on Anzac day...

http://www.dslrusers.net/viewtopic.php? ... highlight=

And here's one I got before Christmas...

http://www.dslrusers.net/viewtopic.php? ... highlight=

Cheers

[NJ]

thanks digitor! great shots, and they certainly are sharp!

i definately cant afford the nikkor 70-200 but because of Yi-P's recommedation to look at the sigma 70-200, i dont know whether to go the nikkor 80-200 or the sigma 70-200! Arghh the decisions!

[Marvin]

Here are a couple I took with the 80-200. I really like this lens a lot!

http://www.dslrusers.net/viewtopic.php?t=25047&highlight=

[Kyle]

The sigma will have a faster focus system.

I'd go the sigma and the sb800

[sirhc55]

A couple with the Sigma 70-200mm

[NJ]

thanks for ur input fellas, marvin they are super sharp, one thing i dont know about the 80-200 though...does ithave internal focusing and zoom or not?

[digitor]

thanks for ur input fellas, marvin they are super sharp, one thing i dont know about the 80-200 though...does ithave internal focusing and zoom or not?

I'm not quite sure what you're thinking "zoom" means, but the lens is a zoom, 80mm to 200mm.

Strictly speaking the lens is not internal focus, however the lens does not change in size while focussing, nor does the front element or filter thread rotate.

Cheers

[Yi-P]

thanks for ur input fellas, marvin they are super sharp, one thing i dont know about the 80-200 though...does ithave internal focusing and zoom or not?

I'm not quite sure what you're thinking "zoom" means, but the lens is a zoom, 80mm to 200mm.

Strictly speaking the lens is not internal focus, however the lens does not change in size while focussing, nor does the front element or filter thread rotate.

Cheers

Adding to that, the lens does not change its length or size by zooming or focusing from wide to tele and infinity to proximity, respectively.

Tho it does depend on the body's motor screw-driver to drive the AF mechanism, therefore creative some noise and a lag in speed compared to the built-in, high-speed, silent AF motors. This AF drive does not work if mounted on a D40 that has no body AF motor.

The Sigma on the other side, has a built-in high speed AF motor that focuses faster and in near silence.

For different lens image samples, do a little search around Pbase.com and they should all come out. (refresh the page to get new pictures/links)

http://www.pbase.com/cameras/nikon/80-200_28d_ed_af

http://www.pbase.com/cameras/sigma/70-2 ... _macro_hsm

http://www.pbase.com/cameras/sigma/70-2 ... _macro_hsm

[NJ]

sorry i meant internal focusing and internal zoom, which you have explained, thanks.

i nearly put a deposit down on the sigma today, until i found out i have less than i thought in my savings. Ted's were going to do it for $1050 which i though was BLOODY good, didnt have one in stock tho so would of had to wait.