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Nikon AF Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Lens

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF Lens

9 reviews

From $997.00 | 6 stores

5 reviews

From $1,579.00 | 11 stores

Product Description

The AF Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED is one of three high-speed telezooms in the current Nikon lens lineup. The lens features 3 ED glass elements. This lens was upgraded to a two-touch version... More

The AF Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED is one of three high-speed telezooms in the current Nikon lens lineup. The lens features 3 ED glass elements. This lens was upgraded to a two-touch version (meaning one ring for zoom and one for focus), and it don't have a rotating front element (big plus if you use pola, or graduated filters). The lens is nicely balanced in your hand, and you can feel the pro quality of the lens. This is a lens built to last and it is a Nikon classic. Less

This AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED lens is an ultra-wide-angle rectilinear zoom lens with a range of professional-level features that yield overall superior performance. In addition... More

This AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED lens is an ultra-wide-angle rectilinear zoom lens with a range of professional-level features that yield overall superior performance. In addition to providing the shortest close-focusing distance in its class 0.28m (0.9 ft.) throughout the entire zoom range the lens also features a fast constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 at all focal lengths. It is ideal for photojournalism and general professional-level photographic needs. Less

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Key Features

Min Aperture

f/22

Camera Format

35 mm SLR

Digital SLR

Focus Type

Autofocus • Manual Focus

Lens Max Aperture

f/2.8

Focal Length

80mm - 200mm

17mm - 35mm

Macro Magnification

x 5.9

Lens Type

Zoom Lens

Mount

Nikon

Other Features

Brand

Nikon

Diaphragm Blades

9 Blades

Closest Focusing Distance

72 in

12 in

Picture Angle

12 - 30 degrees

62 - 104 degrees

Attachment / Filter Size

77 mm

Macro Lens

With Macro Lens

Without Macro Lens

Groups / Elements

16 Elements in 11 Groups

13 Elements in 10 Groups

Dimensions

Weight

45.9 oz

26.3 oz

Diameter

3.4 in

3.2 in

Length

7.4 in

4.2 in

Miscellaneous

Product ID

20724373

20724853

UPC

018208019861

4960759021458

Product MPN

MPN

JAA762DA

10000015710

Consumer Reviews

Nikon AF Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Lens

From $997.00

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF Lens

From $1,579.00

Product Review Summary

5.0

Based on 9 user reviews

100% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

Good Quality (4)
Fast Focus (3)
Sharp Focus (2)
Durable (1)

Cons

Heavy (3)
Bulky (1)
Bad in Low Light (1)

Good For

Professionals (5)
Multi-purpose (1)

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Consumer Reviews

180

One of the finest zoom lenses available: the Nikkor 80-200 2.8D ED

byjvandegr Jul 11, 2004

28 Helpfuls 29 Helpfuls

Pros Extremely sharp, fast maximum aperture throughout zoom range, rugged, very good...

Cons Heavy, but not unreasonably so for a lens with this speed and optical quality.

Recommended it? Yes

Which lens am I actually reviewing? Good question. There are several versions of this lens, and it can be difficult to keep them all straight. This is the "Nikon Nikkor 80-200mm 2.8D AF Macro Zoom ED" lens (description from the box that came with the lens). It was not sold with a tripod color, it... Read full review »

Older glass but GREAT glass

byquigley13 May 17, 2000

26 Helpfuls 27 Helpfuls

Pros Awesome optics

Cons No tripod mount, HEAVY

Recommended it? Yes

This review is for the ?Push pull? "D" version of the lens not the newer two ring version (The picture above is the one I am reviewing). I have to recommend this lens to any serious photographer who wants a versatile zoom lens without giving up much performance from primes (Fixed focal length... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.8

Based on 5 user reviews

100% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

Versatile (3)
Sharp Focus (2)
Durable (2)
Fast Focus (2)
Easy to Use (1)
Powerful Zoom (1)
Good Quality (1)
Good in Low Light (1)

Cons

Bulky (3)
Heavy (2)

Good For

Multi-purpose (3)
Landscape Photography (1)
Professionals (1)

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Consumer Reviews

193

Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8 Must Be the Greatest Wide-Angle Lens!

bypaulphoto Feb 6, 2003

59 Helpfuls 60 Helpfuls

Pros Superb optics, solid built, super-fast AF and super-quiet operation

Cons Expensive price tag may be the one and only objection in this lens

Recommended it? Yes

My first zoom lens in the extreme wide angle was the Nikon 20-35mm f/2.8D. For me, it was a dream lens. When I bought the 20-35mm lens, the 17-35mm zoom had already been introduced. At the time, I thought a difference of 3mm in focal length was not much. As the old saying goes, "Be content with the... Read full review »

a great lens to use with great results

bygoobaah Jan 27, 2003

8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls

Pros very well built and useful lens with fast aperture and great viewing angle

Cons heavy and not cheap, but we cant have everything

Recommended it? Yes

This lens continues to surprise me with its performance. Outdoors, it seems you can capture limitless wide angle shots with amazing depth of field, and then look down and get a picture of a flower from nearly 6" away from the end of the lens. Each picture will turn out sharp and tightly focused... Read full review »

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