Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 D

Anyone using this lens? Do you love it? The reviews by Ken Rockwell
are fantastic, although the site seems to say the same thing about all
Nikon lenses, so I am not sure how much to read into that.

I have the 17-55 f/2.8 already, and I'm concerned a little about the
gap in focal length (55-80). Its going on a Nikon D2Hs.

Comments appreciated.

Thanks!

Dean

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Anyone using this lens? Do you love it? The reviews by Ken Rockwell
are fantastic, although the site seems to say the same thing about all
Nikon lenses, so I am not sure how much to read into that.

I have the 17-55 f/2.8 already, and I'm concerned a little about the
gap in focal length (55-80). Its going on a Nikon D2Hs.

Have you considered the 70-200 VR? Not only is the gap smaller, but it's
easier to handhold because of the VR.

On Mar 27, 8:40 am, "Andrew Koenig" wrote:
"DeanB" wrote in message

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Anyone using this lens? Do you love it? The reviews by Ken Rockwell
are fantastic, although the site seems to say the same thing about all
Nikon lenses, so I am not sure how much to read into that.
I have the 17-55 f/2.8 already, and I'm concerned a little about the
gap in focal length (55-80). Its going on a Nikon D2Hs.

Have you considered the 70-200 VR? Not only is the gap smaller, but it's
easier to handhold because of the VR.

Yes, but its around $1500-1700 compared to $800 for the 80-200.

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Have you considered the 70-200 VR? Not only is the gap smaller, but it's
easier to handhold because of the VR.

Yes, but its around $1500-1700 compared to $800 for the 80-200.

If I was after a tele zoom then the 80-200 AF-D would seem the best value.
It's lighter than the 70-200 and a simpler design with less elements and
less than half the price. Ones I've seen look less plasticy than the AS-S
80-200 model.

On Mar 27, 8:05 am, "DeanB" wrote:
Anyone using this lens? Do you love it? The reviews by Ken Rockwell
are fantastic, although the site seems to say the same thing about all
Nikon lenses, so I am not sure how much to read into that.

I have the 17-55 f/2.8 already, and I'm concerned a little about the
gap in focal length (55-80). Its going on a Nikon D2Hs.

Comments appreciated.

Thanks!

Dean

Beautiful lens. I sold mine to gett he 70-200, and have noticed no
significant increase in optical quality. AND you lose the aperture
ring, so no macro. Here's a sampling of the 80-200 2.8 D:

http://www.pbase.com/sirchandestroy/image/66589032
http://www.pbase.com/sirchandestroy/image/67053057
http://www.pbase.com/sirchandestroy/image/64728114 (macro w/ 27.5mm
extension tube)
http://www.pbase.com/sirchandestroy/image/64863503

I am actually looking to buy a used one for the incredible macro
capabilities. Anyway, I can't receommend this lens strongly enough...

Ben

DeanB wrote:
Anyone using this lens? Do you love it? The reviews by Ken Rockwell
are fantastic, although the site seems to say the same thing about all
Nikon lenses, so I am not sure how much to read into that.

I have the 17-55 f/2.8 already, and I'm concerned a little about the
gap in focal length (55-80). Its going on a Nikon D2Hs.

Not that big a gap, really... just shoot at 55mm and crop it later.

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Anyone using this lens? Do you love it? The reviews by Ken Rockwell
are fantastic, although the site seems to say the same thing about all
Nikon lenses, so I am not sure how much to read into that.

I have the 17-55 f/2.8 already, and I'm concerned a little about the
gap in focal length (55-80). Its going on a Nikon D2Hs.

Comments appreciated.

Thanks!

Dean



You may want to look here also:
http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/index.html

On Mar 27, 11:08 am, "gpaleo" wrote:
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Anyone using this lens? Do you love it? The reviews by Ken Rockwell
are fantastic, although the site seems to say the same thing about all
Nikon lenses, so I am not sure how much to read into that.

I have the 17-55 f/2.8 already, and I'm concerned a little about the
gap in focal length (55-80). Its going on a Nikon D2Hs.

Comments appreciated.

Thanks!

Dean

You may want to look here also:http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/index.html

gpaleo - Thanks for the link! Looking good.

"DeanB" wrote in message oups.com...
Anyone using this lens? Do you love it? The reviews by Ken Rockwell
are fantastic, although the site seems to say the same thing about all
Nikon lenses, so I am not sure how much to read into that.

I have the 17-55 f/2.8 already, and I'm concerned a little about the
gap in focal length (55-80). Its going on a Nikon D2Hs.

It is very little short of superb. Its minor shortcoming is
described in my Nikkor evaluation list, here --
www.donferrario.com/ruether/slemn.html, but this same
shortcoming is shared by several non-zoom Nikkors in
its range. BTW, the excellent sample tried is FS for just
over $500 in mint condition with box, pictured here --
www.donferrario.com/ruether/fs-zooms.htm.
--
David Ruether

www.donferrario.com/ruether/
(note address change)

"David Ruether" wrote in message
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It is very little short of superb. Its minor shortcoming is
described in my Nikkor evaluation list, here --
www.donferrario.com/ruether/slemn.html, but this same
shortcoming is shared by several non-zoom Nikkors in
its range. BTW, the excellent sample tried is FS for just
over $500 in mint condition with box, pictured here --
www.donferrario.com/ruether/fs-zooms.htm.

That looks like the earlier "push-pull" 80-200/2.8. I'm not sure how this
compares with the later 2 ring AF-D version though:

http://www.pbase.com/image/25093268

cheers adrian www.boliston.co.uk