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Nikon AF Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8D ED Review

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

Main Features

  • 80-200mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 1300g.
  • Diameter: 87mm
  • Length: 187mm
  • Min Focus Distance:1.5m
  • Max Magnification:0.17x
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Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED Overview

Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (FX) mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeGood
SportsGood
PortraitAverage
TravelFair
StreetFair
WeddingAverage
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingPoor
LandscapeAverage
MacroPoor

Reasons to Buy Nikon AF Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8D ED Lens

Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8D ED lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
Tripod Collar
Internal Focusing
Fast Aperture at Wide end
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Constant f2.8 aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Hood is not supplied
Heavy
Pricey

Lens Mount

Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED is compatible with cameras that have Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED has a maximum diameter of 87mm and total length of 187mm. It weighs 1300g / 45.9 oz.

Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED has a filter thread of 77mm.

Focal Range

Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED has a focal range of 80-200mm and 2.5X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 120 - 300mm.

Tripod Collar

With a total length of 187mm and a weight of 1300g, the Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.

Optical Image Stabilization

Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8E FL ED VR in Nikon F (FX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Zoom Method

Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compare to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.17x and has a minimum focusing distance of 1.5m. 0.17x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Aperture

Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 80mm all the way to the 200mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
80mm F2.8 F22
200mm F2.8 F22

Optical Formula

Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED's optical formula consists of 16 elements in 11 groups . Special elements used in this design is 3 ED glass elements.

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Popular Comparisons of Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 80-200mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock No
Zoom Ratio 2.5X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 16
Optical Groups 11
Special Elements 3 ED glass elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 1.5m
Max Magnification 0.17X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 1300g
Diameter 87mm
Length 187mm
Materials metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied No
Tripod Collar Yes
Optional Accessories Hood HB-7
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