a must own This lens is THE lens to own if you want to shoot indoor sports. The newspaper I work for has me out on a lot of volleyball, hockey and basketball beats, and this lens does not come off my camera. I have taken this lens out to soccer games and baseball games but use it mainly as back up. If you want to shoot these sports you'll want something up in the 300-400 range. Soccer especially.
The 2.8 aperture is a must for these low (and orange/brown) light situations. I was using a 200...
[Nikon 80-200MM F/2.8D ED AF Lens (01986) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0  |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 11/14/2007 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review |  |  |
100% (23 of 23) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Sharp and fast, heavy and slow This is a top-notch lens, tack sharp and fast (f/2.8) across it's entire zoom range. The built-in tripod collar will save a lot of stress on your camera mount, you'll see why when you lift this sucker - it feels like a brick. On the downside, auto-focusing can be a little slow. If you have an older camera body with an underpowered auto-focus motor it may not be able to keep up with a fast moving target. My N90s can handle it pretty well, but I don't do many action shots. If you shoot sports or o...
[Nikon 80-200MM F/2.8D ED AF Lens (01986) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 01/01/2004 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
97% (48 of 49) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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A pro oriented lens. I used 80~200mm AFD ED Nikkor lens for the past four years on my Nikon F5 and FM2.One of the best lenses Nikkor has made, and may be the best among other brands of its range.I can enlarge its photos up to 28X18.5 inch and may be larger with V-good to excellent results.Its ED(Extra Low Dispersion)element/?s is/?are working perfectly.The only drowback of this lens is its weight specially when used with a heavey wieghted camera body.
[Nikon 80-200MM F/2.8D ED AF Lens (01986) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 11/18/2002 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
93% (29 of 31) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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One of Nikon's Best Zoom Lenses Optimized for Both Film and Digital SLR Cameras Historically Nikon has been a leader in designing high quality zoom lenses for its 35mm SLR cameras, of which this 80mm-200mm f2.8 ED AF Zoom Nikkor is a shining example. It is extremely sharp and contrasty, even wide open, judging from pictures I've seen taken with this lens. Unfortunately it is extremely heavy, and should be used only when the lens is supported by a monopod - or better yet - tripod, which can be attached to it via its tripod mount collar. Much to my surprise, it has two focusi...
[Nikon 80-200MM F/2.8D ED AF Lens (01986) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 05/22/2006 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
78% (18 of 23) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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The best Christmas present I ever received. This camera takes the most amazing photos. They are clear and crisp. No graininess when I enlarge to any size. I also have the Zoom lens Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D with auto-focus. It is great!! I have taken the most amazing photos at concerts ( just make sure cameras are allowed) The photos came out like I was right up on stage!! I love this camera. It is easy to use, and once you feel comfortable with manual adjustments, they are easy as well.
I obviously am not a professional and hav...
[Nikon 80-200MM F/2.8D ED AF Lens (01986) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 01/19/2003 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
14% (8 of 54) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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1999 technology... it's 2007!!!! I just bought the 70-200 2.8 VR, what a f#@%ing lens! Don't bother with the 80-200 2.8, get the 70-200 2.8 VR, it's the real deal!
[Nikon 80-200MM F/2.8D ED AF Lens (01986) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 6.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 08/26/2007 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
6% (4 of 58) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Good value for a great lens. This lens is super sharp and well built. Yes it is heavy but I expected that for an F2.8 lens. I have used it twice now for photographing motorsports and it produced sharp shots due to it's excellent optics and the ability to increase the shutter speed. I use it on a Nikon D200 and it focuses very quickly and accurately and balances well with the MB-D200 battery pack attached. If it has a weakness it would be the switch for manual focus; not a deal breaker but an inconvenience. Overall I gave it...
[Nikon 80-200MM F/2.8D ED AF Lens (01986) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 07/12/2007 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (6 of 6) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Quick and clean The lens shown here is great. I just got mine the other day and right when I saw it i loved it. I was recommended to this product by a friend of mine. I really wanted a fast lens for sport and indoor photography and I didnt have over $1000 so this ruled out the nikon 70-200 f2.8 lens. I only tried it out on a handful of occasions but the results so far was amazing. The actual lens is very big and very heavy. I dont think the pictures here do the lens very much justice. I recommend this lens to a...
[Nikon 80-200MM F/2.8D ED AF Lens (01986) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 03/19/2007 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (5 of 5) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Fast and Sharp Pros:
Crystal clear images. Large aperture is also a handy thing. The build seems as solid as anyone would need. The optical quality is a bit better than the ultra zooms in the same price range. Finally, with the designated hood, on a large DSLR, you'll get respect regardless of your skill level. It looks classy.
Cons:
Like everyone else has said for years, it's heavy, and with the lighter, newer lenses coming out, I imagine this one will be purchased less and less. Don't...
[Nikon 80-200MM F/2.8D ED AF Lens (01986) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 03/08/2007 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (5 of 5) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Great Sports Shots I use this lens mostly indoors to shoot my daughter's vollyball games. I was amazed at the clarity and quickness of focus this lens provides. The cost was more than i wanted to pay but after a month of shooting great action shots i see the value. Its not good for any macro photos also it is heavy (5lbs). Use a mono pole or tri pod and you'll see pro like shots.
[Nikon 80-200MM F/2.8D ED AF Lens (01986) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 07/13/2007 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
75% (3 of 4) Users Found This Review Helpful |