Aug 16, 20 i think id send it to nikon for a quote. When we upgraded to new nikon camera bodies there were compatibility issues so we traded these lenses in for nikon lenses. But when i rotate the am ring to m the manual focus ring does not positively engage the focus mechanism. The borders and corners perform on a slightly lower level, but still show good to very good sharpness. Jan 30, 2016 nikon made several lenses in this class and size. Covering portraitlength to medium telephoto focal lengths, the af zoomnikkor 80 200mm f2. By clicking the download button on this page in order to start downloading the manual, you indicate your acceptance of this agreement and are agreeing to be. The following cameras can be used to update the firmware for af s nikkor 70200mm f2. It may be completely eliminated by plugging these figures into photoshop cs2s. Camera jungle presents nikon af zoom nikkor 80200mm f2. The d6, d5, d850, d780, d500, d7500, d3500, and d3400 note.
It was discontinued and replaced by the nikon af s 70200mm vr less than 5 years after its announcement. So, it was rather surprising to find the company would offered a new 80 200mm f2. Jul 07, 2012 i just bought the nikon af 80 200mm f2. Zoomnikkor 80200mm f4 ais 19811998 test and sample. Taken with a d90, center weighted metering, af s single spot focus, hand held. The zoomnikkor 80200mm f4 ais pushpull telephoto lens has a reputation bordering on the mythical, in some respects deserved, in some less so.
This is the black krinkle coated housing push pullzoom focus model and has the focus limit switch on the front of the lens housing full limit. When focusing manually its generally ok to focus at 200mm and zoom back. This is the model with twist zoom ring, but not afs. Nikon 70200mm f4g ed afs vr zoom nikkor lens nikon u. It took an 86mm filter, as did the 18mm f4 of its day. It was produced as a professional constant aperture telephoto zoom for 17 years, and more than 145,000 were built by nikon before production ceased in 1998. It was produced as a professional constant aperture telephoto zoom for 17 years, and more than 145,000 were built by nikon. Article from the society of phototechnologists journal. On the barrel of af s nikkor lenses there is a focus mode switch for autofocus or manual focus modes. Handson with the latest nikon z lenses, af s 120300mm f2. View and download nikon ais zoomnikkor ed 80 200mm f2. I had to because i needed vr and got the tamron 70 200 2. It was a great lens and i really didnt want to get rid of it.
The lens has mechanical problem in mf, and focusing ring does not work. Zoomnikkor 80 200mm f4 ais, the last professional model. Nikon cautions there may be some vignetting with the tc14a. Nikon vr vibration reduction image stabilization provides 3. 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. In fact it was the first zoom lens that featured the then new sonic wave driven autofocus. Nikon 70210mm f4 seriese, a cheap lens with decent optics. It looks in great condition, glass is perfect, takes sharp shots, but the manual focusing ring isnt working. Related manuals for nikon af s zoomnikkor 80 200mm f2. Vignetting is slightly pronounced wide open, but no issue stopped down. The zoomnikkor 80 200mm f4 ais pushpull telephoto lens has a reputation bordering on the mythical, in some respects deserved, in some less so.
It remains popular because it offers fast autofocus and great optical performance, both mechanically and optically, for less than half the price of nikon s other professional f2. Nikon s only other superzoom was the manual focus 35200mm ais of 19852005, which wasnt very good optically, so i wont bother. A shining example of superior nikkor optical design, the af zoomnikkor 80 200mm f2. Being an older d series lens, it wont autofocus on certain nikon dslrs. Imaging products lineup product archive af s zoomnikkor 80 200mm f2. Related manuals for nikon af zoomnikkor ed 80 200mm f2. Only the 28300 vr is able to cover fx or 35mm, while all these lenses cover dx. Sometimes i need to rotate it to its limits to get it to engage. Jun 11, 2019 i had a screw drive version of the 80 200 2. Ma focus mode the ma mode allows switching from autofocus to manual operation, by simply rotating the focus ring, with virtually no time lag. View and download nikon af vr zoomnikkor 80 400mm f4.
Since the lens has just been announced, i have not had the chance to use it and compare it with the older 80 400mm lens. Except for the wide end, distortion is well under control. Tried 2 tokina atxpro 80 200 f2,8 lenses both suffered from haze, one from an optical malfunction, a sigma 70 200 f2,8 and i held a tamron 70 200 f2,8. Factory service manual for nikon f4 viewfinder dp20. In 1985 nikon said its an improved version of their f4.
It was barely a year after the debut of the budget model af zoom nikkor 80 200mm f4. Nikon offered its first production manual focus 80 200mm f2. I got a used nikon 600mm f4 lens and jenny got the nikon 80 400 mm f4. Feb 16, 2019 in this article, i will compare the new nikon 80 400mm f4. We also have the factory parts list and diagrams for this lens in the related items below. I then bought a nikon 200 400mm f4 lens as a backup to my 600mm but was never happy with its performance, especially with tele.
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