Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED 35mm Zoom
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED 35mm Zoom
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[Mar 20, 2000]
Chris
Expert
Model Reviewed:
AF80-200mm f/2.8D ED-IF Zoom-Nikkor
Strength:
Sharpness, speed, contrast, build quality
Weakness:
Size (unavoidable with a constant f2.8 zoom) Excellent lens for the money. I have compared this lens back to back with the AFS version and on the same camera focussing speed is virtually identical. Silent focussing and full time manual are the advantages of the Silent wave version, but at a higher cost and with increased weight. This is one of my favourite lenses. Customer Service n/a Similar Products Used: 80-200 f2.8 AFS |
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[Feb 26, 2000]
Kenny Jacobson
Professional
Model Reviewed:
AF80-200mm f/2.8D ED-IF Zoom-Nikkor
Strength:
Sharp, fast, accurate. I shoot wide open almost all the time and it's still sharp.
Weakness:
Durability? Excellent performing lens. I'm rough on my gear so my doubts about the durability of this lens may not apply to everyone. You need this lens if you shoot sports. Customer Service Excellent. Broken metering contact was repaired at no charge. Similar Products Used: None |
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[Feb 21, 2000]
Günter Haika
Expert
Model Reviewed:
AF80-200mm f/2.8D AF-S IF-ED Zoom-Nikkor
Strength:
Fast, quiet, reliable. Excellent picture quality. Good handling. Good, solid feel (on an F5).
Weakness:
none I am used to shooting MF, and was very surprised with the excellent picture quality of a zoom lens in 35mm. Customer Service n/a Similar Products Used: Sonnar 250 SA |
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[Feb 15, 2000]
Jim Ledbetter
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
AF80-200mm f/2.8D ED-IF Zoom-Nikkor
Strength:
Tack sharp
Weakness:
Heavy Great lens if AF speed is not critical. Wish I could afford the AFS version. Customer Service None required Similar Products Used: 80-200 f/2.8 AFS Nikkor |
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[Feb 08, 2000]
steve
Casual
Model Reviewed:
AF80-200mm f/2.8D ED-IF Zoom-Nikkor
Strength:
sharp image, good constrast, tough built
Weakness:
too heavy no regret at all, superb for potrait, i use this one mainly for outdoor Customer Service not yet... Similar Products Used: 28-105 3.5-4.5 |
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[Jan 20, 2000]
Dana Hess
Model Reviewed:
AF80-200mm f/2.8D ED-IF Zoom-Nikkor
Strength:
I finally bought the newer two-ring version after fifteen years of using the old f/4.5 lens, and I'm sorry I waited so long! This lens is fantastic! The focus is fast and accurate and it handles quite well even with the non-removable tripod collar. It's great for everything from landscapes to people with the best color rendition I've ever seen!
Weakness:
Sure it's a little heavier than I'm used to, but it's worth it when I look through the viewfinder at a constant f/2.8! Not as fast or quiet as the new AF-S version, but Customer Service None needed yet. Similar Products Used: 80-200 f/4.5 and 70-300 |
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[Jan 20, 2000]
i Shpak
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
AF80-200mm f/2.8D ED-IF Zoom-Nikkor
Strength:
One of the best all around lenses for photographers to use. This is the lens I used most of the time, when I am out there photographing. Used with F100, and it makes a great combination
Weakness:
A bit heaby, but then again all f2.8 lenses are A must have for any serious photographer Customer Service Did not use Similar Products Used: None |
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[Jan 06, 2000]
luc roymans
Professional
Model Reviewed:
AF80-200mm f/2.8D ED-IF Zoom-Nikkor
Strength:
you just can NOT destroy this lens...awesome image quality...very versatile...only zoom i like
Weakness:
nope... i dropped this lens in a river in the rainforest...it was just filled with water and mud (you really could not see through it anymore)...i had it cleaned...and it works PERFECT again...i was amazed Customer Service awesome service (not from Nikon...they sucked) , but from a independant repair service Similar Products Used: nope...no need for that...i love this lens |
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[Jan 05, 2000]
Sven Hansen
Professional
Model Reviewed:
AF80-200mm f/2.8D ED-IF Zoom-Nikkor
Strength:
It is very versatile! Lens quality is at the top.
Weakness:
It is very heavy and bulky. Very very good lens - nearly similar quality as the Leica. But heavy as the Leica - what you could expect from a f/2,8 Tele-Zoom lens anyway! My bottomline is that I keep my AIS 180/2,8 as long as it works - I expect for many years to come! This heavy zoom are just at my car trunk too many times. Customer Service Very good as experienced with other Nikon Products. Similar Products Used: A Leica R8 with a Leica R Apo-Vario-Elmarit 70-180 for a 2 week period. |
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[Jan 04, 2000]
Dave Wright
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
AF80-200mm f/2.8D ED-IF Zoom-Nikkor
Strength:
Durability
Weakness:
Really made my F4 heavy! This is the best money I have ever spent! I use this for almost everything. I bought this lens used more then a year ago and it has gone everywhere with me. Works great with a doubler. Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: Sigma |