Description
I’m selling my Nikon ED 80-200mm f/2.8 Telephoto Lens, and it’s in excellent condition! This lens has served me well for capturing stunning portraits and distant subjects with clarity and precision. It's perfect for those who love to photograph wildlife, sports, or events. The zoom feature allows for versatile framing, while the f/2.8 aperture provides beautiful background blur and performs excellently in low light conditions. I’ve taken great care of it, and it’s ready for a new home.
Product Specifications:
- Age: 2-5 years
- Condition: Excellent
- Brand: Nikon
- Usage: Normal Usage
- Warranty: Does not apply
- Root Category: Cameras & Imaging
- Leaf Category: Lenses
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED with Hoya UV filter
The Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED (popularly known as the "Magic Zoom" or "Money Maker") is a classic, heavy-duty professional telephoto zoom lens (approx. 1300g) featuring a constant
f/2.8𝑓/2.8 aperture, 3 ED glass elements for high contrast, and 9 diaphragm blades for smooth bokeh. Released in various iterations (including push-pull and two-ring versions), it is revered for its sharpness,, especially on DX/FX DSLRs, and serves as an affordable alternative to modern, stabilized 70-200mm lenses.
Key Features & Performance
Optics: Features 3 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements to minimize chromatic aberration.
Aperture: Fast f/2.8𝑓/2.8
constant aperture across the entire zoom range.
Handling: The 2-ring version has a rotating zoom ring, while older versions are push-pull.
Autofocus: Uses a screw-drive system requiring a camera body with a built-in focus motor for AF.
Performance: Excellent sharpness, particularly at lower focal lengths, though some softness can occur at 200mm wide open.