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Message: <blockquote data-quote="STM" data-source="post: 366888" data-attributes="member: 12827">I figured I could cut 3 lenses out of my bag, 85mm f/1.4, 105mm f/1.8 and 180mm f/2.8, with this one lens. I have never been much of a zoom guy, but this last version of the 80-200mm f/4 AIS has the distinction of being probably the sharpest lens in this category that has ever made. It focuses to just under 1.5m, so slap on an extension tube and zoom to 200mm and you have a good on-the-go macro lens.  I had the old non-AI version f/4.5 and it was a beauty. Yes, I will lose a  few stops depending on the lens, but I am shaving a little less than 3 pounds from what I carry. That is another 1.5 quarts of water. And while that may not sound like a lot, over the course of a day's worth of hiking that will make a difference. I will be lugging enough gear as it is!This one is in near-pristine condition and comes with the screw in hood, which alone is going for about $25. This set me back $137.50 including tax, title and dealer delivery charges. Another score for the good guys!<img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMzEz/z/U5YAAOSwVFlULvQf/$_57.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA5OVgxNjAw/z/-1kAAOSwGvhULvQq/$_57.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMzA1/z/5cgAAOSwDk5UGIeh/$_57.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></blockquote>