My latest lens acquisition... I think I like the results.
My idea was to get a smaller and lighter tele zoom, because it is not always convenient to travel with a 70-200VR, and primes are not optimal while on the road. I got a Zoom-Nikkor AI 80-200mm f/4.5 N and it is lighter than a 180/2.8 prime. I did briefly consider the 70-200/4 but that is both heavier and longer, and I am allergic to plastic construction, so that was a no go.
The AI 80-200/4.5 and AI/AIS 80-200/4 were the de facto pro photojournalist tele lens back in the day, and I don't wonder why. Highly recommended.
The first one at f/11
20180611-_D3S1243b-toned by foppa2011, on Flickr
The second one at f/8
20180611-_D3S1210c by foppa2011, on Flickr
My idea was to get a smaller and lighter tele zoom, because it is not always convenient to travel with a 70-200VR, and primes are not optimal while on the road. I got a Zoom-Nikkor AI 80-200mm f/4.5 N and it is lighter than a 180/2.8 prime. I did briefly consider the 70-200/4 but that is both heavier and longer, and I am allergic to plastic construction, so that was a no go.
The AI 80-200/4.5 and AI/AIS 80-200/4 were the de facto pro photojournalist tele lens back in the day, and I don't wonder why. Highly recommended.
The first one at f/11
20180611-_D3S1243b-toned by foppa2011, on Flickr
The second one at f/8
20180611-_D3S1210c by foppa2011, on Flickr
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