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Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 ED AI-S
Nikon · 1982-1998
The professional's choice. Constant f/2.8 aperture with three ED glass elements. Built to last decades. The predecessor to the legendary AF 80-200mm f/2.8. Heavy but optically superb.
Known for
- Sports
- Events
- Portraits
- Wildlife
- Professional use
Considerations
- Very heavy at 1.4kg
- Large 77mm filters
- Expensive
- Manual focus challenging for action
Optical Characteristics
Sharpness (wide)4/5
Sharpness (stopped)5/5
Contrast5/5
Flare Resistance5/5
CA Control5/5
Vignetting Control4/5
Distortion Control4/5
Bokeh: Excellent, professional quality
Rendering: Professional-grade optical quality
Color: Neutral, accurate
Common Issues
- Zoom creep on worn copies
- Focus ring stiffness
Buying Guide
A professional tool. Check zoom and focus smoothness. ED elements should be clear without delamination. The built-in hood should extend and retract cleanly.
Specifications
MountNikon F
Focal Length80-200mm
Max Aperturef/2.8
Min Aperturef/22
Aperture Blades9
Min Focus1.8m
Filter Size77mm
Weight1430g
Optical Design
FormulaTelephoto
Elements16
Groups11
CoatingNIC (Nikon)
Special3 ED glass elements
Pricing
£500 - £800
Typical used price
Mint: ~£1000
Professional pricing but excellent value for quality
Adapts To
Sony EFujifilm XCanon RFNikon Z
Compatible Cameras
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