Nikon AF D 80-200 f2.8 thoughts from uses?

[singlerosa_RIP]

Hi, I am also in a dilemma. To buy 70-200- f 2.8 VR-II or not. I am using D-7000 with AF-S Nikkor 18-200 1:3.5-5.6 G ED VR lens and not very happy with the results. I am a hobby photographer- based in Mumbai, India. I usually take pictures during holidaying or family functions. Here in Mumbai the lens costs equivalent to about US$ 2800/-. I shall sell my present lens if I purchase this 70-200 f 2.8 lens. Guys, need your suggestions... I can afford the price but for my kind of usage is the upgrade worth it? Please help.

I have a D7000 and used the 18-200 VRII for a couple of years as a walk around lens. I have the 70-200 VRII and have used it on the 7000. The upgrade is well worth it in picture quality, build quality and ability to shoot in low light environments while zooming at a fixed aperture. You will need something to replace the 18-70 range and could pick up a nice used kit lens like the 18-70.

 

[aced19]

I have a D7000 and use the Nikon 80-200mm 2.8 lens. It's a great lens for the money. You can pick up a good used one for about $700.
Heres a couple from that lens.

 

[harleridr]

hrstrat57 Nikon makes a converter for the D lens TC14a Non AF or the TC14e will AF.
http://cdn-10.nikon-cdn.com/pdf/manuals/lenses/TC/AFTeleconverter.pdf

 

[hrstrat57]

@harleridr will check it out thanks!

 

[harleridr]

There is a good book on th emkt. called "The Nikon System Handbook" by Moose Peterson. He is a well known nature photographer. There is lots of good onfo based on his own experience. I have the sixth edition.
harley

 

[Whiskeyman]

Why are you not happy with the results of your 18-200?

I have both AF-S 70-200 VRII and 80-200 D. Both are very good lenses, but the 70-200 is better due to its quicker focusing and its ability to use Nikkor TC and retain autofocus.

WM

 

[hrstrat57]

I have a D7000 and use the Nikon 80-200mm 2.8 lens. It's a great lens for the money. You can pick up a good used one for about $700.
Heres a couple from that lens.

View attachment 136439

View attachment 136440

Yep, but got mine for $500 absolutely mint from my trusted LCS, probably never used with the cool case too.

It is astounding and I consider myself very lucky.

One more bit of kit to go!

 

[Blacktop]

From what I can see so far @480sparky Kenko 300 pro 1.4x is best choice, Nikon does not produce a TC that AF on my lens.

Is this what your friend uses?

You already have the best 1.5 TC you can have. It's called the D300.

 

[hrstrat57]

You already have the best 1.5 TC you can have. It's called the D300.

Agree and in bright light D300 will help and has helped cover my surfing photography needs.......

I wish I could live with the ISO over 800.....

(Hello Nikon still waiting on the D400!!!!!!)

 

[Blacktop]

Agree and in bright light D300 will help and has helped cover my surfing photography needs.......

I wish I could live with the ISO over 800.....

(Hello Nikon still waiting on the D400!!!!!!)

Tell me about it. If It wasn't for that, I would probably still have Stevie Nicks. Then again, I'm still shooting most of my stuff at ISO 100. LOL The 24MP sure does help with cropping though.

 

[hrstrat57]

I am truly baffled Pete as to where the D400 is especially now that DX sports shooters are moving to Canon to enjoy the amazing AF and big buffer on the new Canon 7D.

WAKE UP PEOPLE release the gosh darn camera!!!!!

 

[hrstrat57]

(and make it compatible with the MB-D10 too!!!)

 

[Blacktop]

I am truly baffled Pete as to where the D400 is especially now that DX sports shooters are moving to Canon to enjoy the amazing AF and big buffer on the new Canon 7D.

WAKE UP PEOPLE release the gosh darn camera!!!!!

I would sell my D7100 in a heart beat to have a 24MP usable ISO 1600 sensor in a D300 body. Honestly I don't think that we will ever see that happen.

 

[hrstrat57]

I would sell my D7100 in a heart beat to have a 24MP usable ISO 1600 sensor in a D300 body. Honestly I don't think that we will ever see that happen.

Please Nikon = please please please....

NO stupid video nothing fancy just put a fast processor in a D300s and leave the video out.....leave everything else the same.

Buy buy buy, yes yes yes!!

Just do it!!!!

 

[Jacknet]

I got mine from Roberts Camera Used Camera Division on Ebay for $300. They have 6 for sale right now. Roberts
Not as good as the sweet deal I got 3 months ago but close.
Good Luck and thanks for your help back then.
Jack

 

[hrstrat57]

I got mine from Roberts Camera Used Camera Division on Ebay for $300. They have 6 for sale right now. Roberts
Not as good as the sweet deal I got 3 months ago but close.
Good Luck and thanks for your help back then.
Jack

Nice get @Jacknet

Mine is the 2 ring not the push pull, I should have been more clear in the thread title to begin with (and spelled "users" not "uses" in the title too ha ha)

 

[hrstrat57]

since I have been bragging about my new lens....

Refurbished AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED from Nikon

I thought it appropriate to post the above special opportunity from Nikon USA......

I bet they won't last long!!!

Go get one and report back!

 

[TedG954]

I had the two-ring 80-200/2.8 and sold it to get the 80-400VR. I like the longer reach and VR is great.

 

[hrstrat57]

Re: Nikon AF D 80-200 f2.8 thoughts from users?

Nikon D700 with Nikon 80-200 AF ED F/2.8 process RAW Nikon capture NX-D