Nikon AF Nikkor 180mm f2.8D ED-IF Lens Review and Specs

Nikon AF Nikkor 180mm f2.8D ED-IF Review

Main Features

180mm Focal Range

F2.8 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 72mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Nikon F (FX) Mount

Weight: 760g.

Diameter: 79mm

Length: 144mm

Min Focus Distance:1.5m

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Nikon 180mm f2.8D ED-IF Overview

Nikon 180mm f2.8D ED-IF is an Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage. When mounted on a 35mm FF sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 180mm. With a max aperture of f2.8, this is a fast lens.
Nikon 180mm f2.8D ED-IF is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Nikon AF Nikkor 180mm f2.8D ED-IF

PROs

Built-in Autofocus

Hood supplied

Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs

Pricey

Nikon 180mm f2.8D ED-IF Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime
Lens Type	Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)
Max_Format	35mm FF
Focal Range	180mm
Image Stabilization	No
Colour	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No Zoom
Zoom Lock	No Zoom
Zoom Ratio	1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture	F2.8
Min Aperture	F22.0
Aperture Ring	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9
Optics
Optical Elements	8
Optical Groups	6
Special Elements	1 ED glass element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance	1.5m
Max Magnification	unknown
Autofocus	Yes
AF Motor Type	Screw drive from camera
Focus Method	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight	760g
Diameter	79mm
Length	144mm
Materials	metal mount
Weather Sealing	Unknown
Filter Thread	72mm
Filter Notes	-
Hood Supplied	Yes
Hood Code	built-in
Tripod Collar	No

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