If you have a nikon camera that is an fmount, it will be compatible with the nikon 80 200mm f2. I said many because the older lens still has some advantage over the new one and ill. Today this original 70200 vr is still a remarkable professional lens. Sticking onto a classic zoom range of 80 200mm and uses the previous version basic design with a dual rings control for independent zoom manual focusing. If you have a nikon camera that is an fmount, it will be compatible with the nikon 80200mm f2. After this new market entry, many people were worried about the future of the nikkor af 80 200 mm f2. The nikon fmount is a type of interchangeable lens mount developed by nikon for its 35mm format single lens reflex cameras. Telephoto lenses allow you to capture shots of things that are far away. Not only are the 80200s optics stellar, its mechanics and materials are much better than most of nikons even more expensive lenses today, most of which are merely plastic.
Nikon zoomnikkor zoom camera lenses 80200mm focal ebay. Vibration reduction vr with an effect equivalent to 3. Nikon updated the mechanics and added the d feature, which like all modern nikon lenses couples the focus distance to the camera for even better 3d matrix metering. The 70 200 would focus much faster than the 80 200. Bob ross winter frost season 10 episode 12 duration. Although i have no clue whether nikon was the first who has pioneered the zoom range of 80 200mm but nippon kokagu old name of nikon corporations first zoom lens, 8. Images taken with the various versions of the nikon 80200mm f2. If any nikon engineers are reading this, hear me loudly. There are four, maybe 5 versions of autofocus nikon 80 200 lenses. Sticking onto a classic zoom range of 80200mm and uses the previous version basic design with a dual rings control for independent zoom manual focusing. Afs please note that this group is not for the 70200mm f2.
It is an allpurpose lens, covering the essential focal length to shoot portraits and then going all the way up to 200mm. Its not just because of the afs silent wave motor, but also because the 70200 has a reputation of probably being the fastest focusing lens in the nikon lineup. When mounted on a 35mm ff sensor camera, it will give you an ff equivalent focal range of 80 200mm. Jul 25, 2007 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Get the best deals on nikon camera lenses 200mm focal when you shop the largest online selection at. Use the filters to narrow your camera lens comparison list by price, usageapplication, lens type, format, and more. Length and widthwise, nikons new afs nikkor 70200mm f2. Its so good that it took nikon many years to design a worthy successor but its worth the long wait because the zoomnikkor 80200mm f4 ais surpassed its predecessor in many ways.
The vr would be a big advantage if you shoot at longer focal lengths in low light conditions. This is the dx lens for both stunning sharpness and beautiful bokeh. There should be a new nikon 300mm f4 coming out with vr, but its still not a zoom lens the nikon 200400mm f4 lens is. It is still perfectly practical today for use on almost all film and digital cameras as outlined above. Type lens serial no date notes optic angle bl close focus macro focus throw filter diam length weight hood k,ai. Confirmed earliest and latest serial numbers seen lens added to list in last 6 months bought new in last 6 months. You can find the lens you need for sale on ebay, and if you have any questions about the nikon 80200m f2. There should be a new nikon 300mm f4 coming out with vr, but its still not a zoom lens the nikon 200 400mm f4 lens is. The company is the eighthlargest chip equipment maker as reported in 2017.
The fmount was first introduced on the nikon f camera in 1959, and features a threelug bayonet mount with a 44 mm throat and a flange to focal plane distance of 46. The n90 was the first camera to use this distance information, and all nikons use it today. I bought this lens after careful consideration and after trying several 3rd party alternatives first. Tried 2 tokina atxpro 80200 f2,8 lenses both suffered from haze, one from an optical malfunction, a sigma 70200 f2,8 and i held a tamron 70200 f2,8. Nikons products include cameras, camera lenses, binoculars, microscopes, ophthalmic lenses, measurement instruments, rifle scopes, spotting scopes, and the steppers used in the photolithography steps of semiconductor fabrication, of which it is the worlds second largest manufacturer. Nikon af autofocus nikkor zoom lenses 80200mm lens. The camera to lens compatibility chart has been updated 12jan2016 with the latest additions to the nikon lineup, the d5 pro fx dslr and the long awaited d500, the dx successor of the beloved d300d300s. Its not just because of the afs silent wave motor, but also because the 70 200 has a reputation of probably being the fastest focusing lens in the nikon lineup.
The highest attention to detail is paid to every aspect of every lens that bears the name nikkor. This lens was optically matched with then new dx format as this was the leading lens format of the time. All images displayed in this group should be tagged with nikon and 80. This is a clear design flaw that nikon should be ashmed of. I shouldnt be able to hit the top of the lens hood and get any updown in the lens, yet i can on virtually every lens youve made recently, including the 400mm. Compare lenses from nikon with the dslr lens finder. Covering portraitlength to medium telephoto focal lengths, the af zoomnikkor 80200mm f2. Then click compare to create a personalized sidebyside digital slr lens comparison. Yes i was referring to that lens,are there two lenses 80200 f2.
The push pulls are just too weird for me and af a little slow. Im not a big fan of the d70s kit lens, the 1870mm and before i bought the nikkor 17352. The earliest and latest serial numbers are from lenses i have seen. The fmount was first introduced on the nikon f camera in 1959. High performance telephoto zoom lens with silent wave motor swm. After this new market entry, many people were worried about the future of the nikkor af 80200 mm f2. Af nikkor lenses work with nikon slrs for optimal performance, even the very latest. Other then that i see few benefits in the 80200 f4,5 other then that you can post results in the mf nikkors thread personally i own the af 80200 f2,8d two ring lens. A6500 massive 500mm lens its 80 bucks, does it suck.
Its also convenient for artists in photoshop, like a coloring book you. Find great deals on ebay for nikon 80 200 and nikon 80 200 2. Nikon has manufactured 10 different zoom lenses with a focallength range of 70 to 200 mm range. There are four, maybe 5 versions of autofocus nikon 80200 lenses. Resort the list by price, focal length, and other attributes by clicking the column headings. Find great deals on ebay for nikon 80200 and nikon 80200 2. If you find this page as helpful as a book you might have had to buy or a. If you find this page as helpful as a book you might have had to buy or a workshop you may have had to take. Then, nikkor comes out with the worlds first single autofocus. Through every era of imaging, nikkor s commitment to integrity, reliability and.
Theres also a record four aflock buttons around the front of the new 70200 fl, first seen in 1999 on the 802002. Although i have no clue whether nikon was the first who has pioneered the zoom range of 80200mm but nippon kokagu old name of nikon corporations first zoom lens, 8. Mar 10, 2007 images taken with the various versions of the nikon 80200mm f2. The 180 is a better lens optically, and is significantly smaller and lighter. My lens is old but in perfect optical and cosmetic condition, so having a new lens hood that exactly matched it. Focus limiting switch, fixed, rotatable tripod collar, rounded 9blade diaphragm. The nikon f, the first professional single lens reflex camera takes the world by storm and the more advanced f2 is released in 1971. Af lock buttons let you lock focus on the lens as you track targets running or flying behind obstacles. If you havent shot or held a real professional lens in a while, its a pleasure just to hold. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Since a good bit of the lens is metal i was a bit surprised to find a plastic ring beneath the grip. If you find this page as helpful as a book you might have had to buy or a workshop. List of nikon fmount lenses with integrated autofocus motors.
Not only are the 80 200 s optics stellar, its mechanics and materials are much better than most of nikon s even more expensive lenses today, most of which are merely plastic. On the case 80 200mm lens made in japan in white letters. I said many because the older lens still has some advantage over the new one and ill discuss those in the later paragraphs. The focus test consisted of leaving the lens cap on, then depressing the shutter release 12 way, which forces the lens to cycle the focus range, from stoptostop. Type lens serial no date notes optic angle bl close focus macro focus throw filter diam length weight hood f. The nikon fmount is a type of interchangeable lens mount developed by nikon for its 35mm format singlelens reflex cameras. It focuses much more slowly than newer lenses, doesnt autofocus on the d40, d40x or d60 and doesnt have vr. Nikkor lenses are born from a tradition of elite craftsmanship and a pursuit of optical perfection more than 80 years in the making. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone.
Nikon zoomnikkor zoom camera lenses 80200mm focal for. It consistently delivers fantastic results that continue to impress me even after using this lens for five years. The nikon fmount is a type of interchangeable lens mount developed by nikon for its 35 mm singlelens reflex cameras. The newer lens is also a tad lighter than its predecessor 3. My lens is old but in perfect optical and cosmetic condition, so having a new lens hood that exactly matched it was the icing on the cake.
Yes i was referring to that lens,are there two lenses 80 200 f2. Nikon lenses are world class and chosen among photographers of all types and. Or, if you only intend to use it as a full telephoto lens, seriously consider the 180. Nikon af autofocus nikkor zoom lenses 80200mm lens group. You can find the lens you need for sale on ebay, and if you have any questions about the nikon 80 200m f2. Sep 01, 2016 the nikon f, the first professional single lens reflex camera takes the world by storm and the more advanced f2 is released in 1971. The history of this lens and its lineup is unknown to me. New features include d type distance information, simplified focus limit switch, simplified aperture lock.
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