Nikon 80 200mm f4 pushpull zoom lens, manual focus close up of nikon 80 200 f4 zoom lens showing the colorcoded depthoffield lines see also. Nikon nikkor 80200mm focal camera lenses for sale ebay. Afs please note that this group is not for the 70 200mm f2. I actually like the tripod mount on the 80 200mm after the subpar and immediately replaced with a kirks on the 300mm. It balances perfectly in a mans hands with any camera from a d3 to a plastic n75. The front group rotates in a helicoid for focus, while zooming is internal.
If your nikon camera doesnt have autofocus mode, the 80 200mm f2. Sometimes i need to rotate it to its limits to get it to engage. One of the reasons why a lot of the older d lenses are selling less recently is because new crop dx format cameras e. The 80200mm with a full fstop faster in lens speed at f2.
Nikon offered its first production manual focus 80 200mm f2. However, these are two very different lenses with their own personalities. But when i rotate the am ring to m the manual focus ring does not positively engage the. Diy solution to jammed autofocus on a nikon 80200mm f2. The biggest issue, by far, ive heard of with these older 80200s is the af offon switch breaking. All images displayed in this group should be tagged with nikon and 80.
The lens barrel shows some scuffs from use which is why we are listing it as being in good rather than very good condition. View and download nikon ais zoomnikkor ed 80200mm f2. In the end i returned all of those to the respective sellers because none of them could convince me through optical andor build quality the tokina is actually built both better and tougher. Covering portraitlength to medium telephoto focal lengths, the af zoomnikkor 80200mm f2. I read somewhere online that its a common problem with this lens and that it was one of the clips that broke and i just need to super glue it down. Images taken with the various versions of the nikon 80200mm f2. Materials, fit, finish, shape and form are all a pleasure. A shining example of superior nikkor optical design, the af zoomnikkor 80200mm f2.
Lenses with builtin focus motor focus faster and more quietly than lenses without a focus motor which rely on the cameras body focus motor. Get the best deals on nikon nikkor 80200mm focal camera lenses when you shop the largest online selection at. Before shooting, confirm that the image in the viewfinder. Tiny bit of dust in the lens but this has no impact on photos. The glass shows no scratches, however, shows light dust internally. I have found that my manualauto focus ring is now not locking into place.
The manual focus ring operates smoothly, and has enough travel to permit accurate focus setting by hand, unlike some lenses designed more exclusively for af. Nikon nikkor 200mm f4 ai manual focus beautiful shape includes 2 caps. Separate your subject from the background, or draw focus to a specific area of your composition. List of nikon compatible lenses with integrated autofocusmotor. Seems as if nikon did not discontinue the lens due to the rather steep price tag of the latest variant the afs 70200mm f2. Regular items 1755 didnt find what youre looking for. When the lens is set to a the focus ring also looks into place just doesnt do anything. The plastic ring is not what broke, it was the spring mechanism under the metal button on the plastic ring. Lens construction 22 elements in 18 groups including 6 ed glass, 1 fluorite, 1 hri lens elements, and lens elements with nano crystal coat or fluorine coat angle of view nikon fxformat dslr cameras. Nikon afs nikkor 80200mm aflock button presentation. Sticking onto a classic zoom range of 80200mm and uses the previous version basic design with a dual rings control for independent zoom manual focusing.
Nikon made just under 4,000 of the manual focus 200mm f2s versus over 16,000 of the 3002. Im wondering if it is broken, and related to the problem. It is a very common issue the afs vr zoomnikkor ed 70 200mm f2. Solve stuck focus of afs vr zoomnikkor ed 70200mm f2. You get all that and more with the nikon 200mm f2 ais. Nikon retain ownership of the manual and all copies thereof and all related intellectual property rights, and reserves all. When focusing manually its generally ok to focus at 200mm and zoom back. But with the nikon af lenses, i do have some experience. It was discontinued and replaced by the nikon afs 70200mm vr less than 5 years after its announcement. Howto fix broken manual focus ring on nikon 80 200mm f2.
It is a big, heavy lens and fortunately has a tripod mount. Everything is metal, not crummy plastic like most of everything else from nikon today. Just to mention a flaw, it has a minor whitish mark on the focus zoom ring. Nikon updated the mechanics and added the d feature, which like all modern nikon lenses couples the focus distance to the camera for even better 3d matrix metering. A prototype of a magnificent manual focus zoomnikkor 80 200mm f2. The lens is clean, without fungus, scratches or dents. It takes the hn25 screwin spun anodized aluminum hood.
Tried 2 tokina atxpro 80200 f2, 8 lenses both suffered from haze, one from an optical malfunction, a sigma 70200 f2, 8 and i held a tamron 70200 f2, 8. Registering your nikon product allows us to send you with your permission important updates, service information and helpful hints, and it makes it easier should you ever need to call in for help. Autofocus is provided, but you can manually override the focus by operating the separate manual focus ring while lightly depressing the shutter release button or the af start. My 20 year old 80 200 had a broken ring that was held in place with. My hopes and expectations were now very high for the 80 200mm f2. If your nikon camera doesnt have autofocus mode, the 80200mm f2. Manual focus lenses for nikon camera 80200mm focal for sale.
Otherwise great sharpness and color ond600 1500s, f2. Ma mode for quick switching between autofocus and manual focus. Ive been so captivated by these lenses, in fact, that i initiated a couple of discussions on a great photography website, fred miranda. Nikon af autofocus nikkor zoom lenses 80200mm lens group.
Nikon af autofocus nikkor zoom lenses 80200mm lens. Get the best deals on nikon manual focus camera lenses 200mm focal when you shop the largest online selection at. The cons listed above are only nitpicks to an otherwise stunning piece of metal and glass. It was discontinued and replaced by the nikon afs 70 200mm vr less than 5 years after its announcement. This is a professional lens incorporates high definition sd glass elements to eliminate chromatic aberra. The rotating zoom ring provides precise zoom operation. In fact it was the first zoom lens that featured the then new sonic wave driven autofocus. I also tried manually turning the female screw focus. Fyi, the manual focus ring on my 80 200 is stripped out so auto focus is the only way i can use it. Canon ef 70200mm f4 l is manual focus fixed in 5 minute repair. Glass will have marks, fungus andor haze which will affect picture quality. Canon ef 70 200mm f4 l is manual focus fixed in 5 minute repair. This video shows how aflock button of nikkor 80 200mm f2. The n90 was the first camera to use this distance information, and all nikons use it today.
The zoomnikkor 80 200mm f4 ais pushpull telephoto lens has a reputation bordering on the mythical, in some respects deserved, in some less so. Howto fix broken manual focus ring on nikon 80200mm f2. The zoom came used a dual rings control design for zooming and focusing. Used canon tse 17mm f4l tiltshift manual focusing lens for eos digital cameras. Nikon 80 200mm ed manual focus ring not working youtube. D5200, d3200 do not have a builtin autofocusing motor.
Zoomnikkor 80200mm f4 ais 19811998 test and sample. You want to shoot telephoto wideopen in low light, isolate subjects in portraits like no 70 200mm f2. This lens requires moving a switch to get between auto and manual focus. View and download nikon afs zoomnikkor 80 200mm f2. A prototype of a magnificent manual focus zoomnikkor 80200mm f2.
If you dont have a nikon camera, the nikon 80 200mm f2. But when i rotate the am ring to m the manual focus ring does not positively engage the focus mechanism. When focusing at minimum focus distance with af 80 200mm f2. Comparative sharpness test for zoom nikkor 80 200mm f4 ais and mamiya sekor a 200mm f2. Nikon manual focus camera lenses 200mm focal for sale ebay. The best combination of quality services, vast selection, knowledgeable staff and competitive pricing. I noticed that several other of my nikon af lenses have a problem with the afm switch as well. The pushpull models are much older and have much slower autofocus see all nikon f2.
Lenses play such a large role in dictating final image quality, which is one reason why the top of the line and professional grade lenses cost what they do. Get the best deals on nikon f manual focus camera lenses 80200mm focal. The lens works properly and shows average signs of use and wear on the barrel. Nikon zoomnikkor manual focus camera lenses 80200mm. Mar 10, 2007 images taken with the various versions of the nikon 80200mm f2. Nikon camera lens user manuals download manualslib. These download terms and conditions agreement constitute a legal agreement between you either an individual or single entity and nikon corporation or its associated company nikon setting forth the terms and conditions governing your download of the operation manual for our products manual. Mar 06, 2020 let us take a look at the nikon af nikkor 80 200mm f2. Get the best deal for nikon zoomnikkor manual focus camera lenses 80 200mm focal from the largest online selection at. It was produced as a professional constant aperture telephoto zoom for 17 years, and more than 145,000 were built by nikon before production ceased in 1998. Page 372 of the nikon d800 user manual describes the problem like this.
Page 2 of 2 manual to auto focus ring on the 80 200 that has a tendency to break is an acknowledged design flaw in that particular lens. Be careful to get this current model with two zoom rings. A shining example of superior nikkor optical design, the af zoomnikkor 80 200mm f2. Nov 12, 2016 nikon 80 200mm ed manual focus ring not working. To solve this problem permanently you will have to open the front part of the lens, and put a new double side tape behind the flex cable. You can use the af lens as a manual focus lens perfectly fine.
With this 80200mm lens, you must press a release button and rotate the m a ring between auto and manual focus. However, i do have the manual focus tamron 30a sp 80 200mm f2. Nikon f manual focus camera lenses 80200mm focal for sale ebay. User manuals, nikon camera lens operating guides and service manuals.
That invariably means you cannot auto focus with these older but quite useful d lenses. Touching the internal parts of the camera or lens could result in injury. Afs please note that this group is not for the 70200mm f2. The 80 200mm with a full fstop faster in lens speed at f2. Images taken with the various versions of the nikon 80 200mm f2. Here is a link to a conversation about nikon s manual focus lenses, with contributions from folks who have collected such lenses over the decades and still enjoy shooting with them. It takes a huge 95mm filter, and weighs over 4 pounds 1.