Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED Lens

The Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED is a superb telephoto-zoom lens for sports and nature photography. The Nikon AF 80-200 features 3 ED glass elements for high resolution and high contrast even at maximum apertures. 

The Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED Lens comes with the nikon hard case CL-73. This Nikon AF 80-200 lens will reward you with quality photos and slides.

Lens-making is an art--Nikon artisans craft Nikkor optics from the finest materials, taking pride in adding their intellect and technique to bring the world's finest lenses to life. They push the leading edge of lens-making in their effort to provide the "glass" that makes the world's greatest pictures.

Nikon developed ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass to enable the production of lenses that offer superior sharpness and color correction by minimizing chromatic aberration. Put simply, chromatic aberration is a type of image and color dispersion that occurs when light rays of varying wavelengths pass through optical glass. In the past, correcting this problem for telephoto lenses required special optical elements that offer anomalous dispersion characteristics--specifically calcium fluoride crystals. However, fluorite easily cracks and is sensitive to temperature changes that can adversely affect focusing by altering the lens' refractive index. So Nikon designers and engineers put their heads together and came up with ED glass, which offers all the benefits and none of the drawbacks of calcium fluorite-based glass. With this innovation, Nikon developed several types of ED glass suitable for various lenses. They deliver stunning sharpness and contrast even at their largest apertures. In this way, Nikkor's ED-series lenses exemplify Nikon's preeminence in lens innovation and performance.

AF Nikkor lenses work with Nikon SLRs for optimal performance, even the very latest. The Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED is a superb 2.5x telephoto zoom for sports, portraits, and nature photography. With a fast and constant f2.8 maximum aperture through the entire focal range, ED glass elements provide high-resolution and high-contrast image even at maximum aperture. The rotating zoom ring provides precise zoom operation.

To enhance the performance of its optical lens elements, Nikon employs an exclusive multilayer lens coating that helps reduce ghost and flare to a negligible level. Nikon Super Integrated Coating achieves a number of objectives, including minimized reflection in the wider wavelength range and superior color balance and reproduction. Nikon Super Integrated Coating is especially effective for lenses with a large number of elements, like our Zoom-Nikkors. Also, Nikon's multilayer coating process is tailored to the design of each particular lens. The number of coatings applied to each lens element is carefully calculated to match the lens type and glass used, and also to assure the uniform color balance that characterizes Nikkor lenses. This results in lenses that meet much higher standards than the rest of the industry.

D-type and G-type Nikkors relay subject-to-camera distance information to AF Nikon camera bodies. This then makes possible advances like 3D Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash. Note: D-type and G-type Nikkors provide distance information to the following cameras: Auto exposure; F6, F5, F100, F90X, F80, F75, F70, F65, F60, F55, F50, Pronea S, Pronea 600i, D2 series, D1 series, D100 and D70s/D70. Flash control; F6, F5, F100, F90X, F80, F75, F70, D2 series, D1 series, D100, and D70s/D70 cameras.

The Nikon AF 80-200 lens is very well constructed. With the supplied lens hood mounted, the lens is really substantial. The non-rotating front allows the mounting of 77mm filters which are standard on the Nikon Pro lens. The lens does not change its size during zooming or focusing.

The Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED Lens comes with the nikon hard case CL-73. The removable tripod collar is well built and provide good lens support on a tripod.

AFS works well on both the F100 and N70. Auto focusing is swift and silent as advertised. Manual focusing feel is very well damped. The Nikon AF 80-200 lens carries a M-M/A focus mode selection switch, as well as a focus limiting switch, on the lens barrel.

The lens is definitely pro Nikon quality. Slides taken so far are all exhibit typical: extremely sharp with very good contrast. The sharpness of the Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED lens corner to corner is really amazing.

This Nikon AF 80-200 lens will reward you with quality photos and slides. AFS function is a real bonus especially for shooting children, wedding, etc. The downside of it is the heavy battery drain on the camera.

Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED details:

• Fast and constant f/2.8 maximum aperture through the entire focal range
• ED glass elements for high-resolution and high-contrast image even at maximum aperture
• Rotating zoom ring for precise zoom operation

Lens construction: 16 elements in 11 groups (3 ED glass elements)

Picture angle: 30°10' - 12°20' [20° - 8° with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)]

Focal-length scale: 80, 105, 135, 200mm

Number of diaphragm blades: 9

Minimum f/stop: 22

Closest focusing distance: 1.8m (1.5m at macro setting)

Maximum reproduction ratio: 1/7.4 (1/5.9 at macro setting)

Zoom control: Manual, via separate zoom ring

Macro focusing: Available through the entire zoom range

Focus-limit switch: Available

M/A mode: N/A

Focus lock button: N/A

Weight (approx.): 1,300g

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange): 87?187 mm

Lens cap: Snap-on

Lens hood: HB-7 (optional)

Lens case: CL-43A (supplied)

Tripod collar: Does have (rotatable)

External front filter attachment frame: Does not rotate

External front filter: 77mm

Slip-on filter: N/A

Built-in/rear filter: N/A

Circular polarizing filter: Usable.

Circular polarizing filter II: Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-7.

AF-3: Usable. (0)

AF-4: Usable. (3): ( ) Indicates maximum number of usable hoods (HN-36 for AF-3/HN-37 for AF-4).

Infrared compensation scale: Available

Supplied accessories: 77mm snap-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-43A

Aperture ring: Does have

Distance scale: Does have

Material of bayonet ring: Metal