Nikon 80-200 f2.8 Vintage Lens Nikon Z6/ProResRAW/ATOMOS Ninja V

In the last 20 years 4 lenses were developed by Nikon that could have easily replaced this 80-200 f/2.8 af-D zoom from 1997. In defiance to changing technology this 80-200 continues to be in production.
Why do photographers and videographers continue to pick up this lens? What makes this particular design so special? And can it’s optical quality still hold up with the demands of modern sensors?
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[@ZoneTelevision]

I have the 80-200 F2.8 and I have taken some of my greatest photos with them. The optical quality is stupidly, ridiculously sharp, so sharp that some have thought that I took the photos with a high megapixel camera when i took them with my D3s. And yes, I bought it brand new direct from Japan.

[@studiotrejo3047]

I know exactly what you mean! The clarity and sharpness is amazing. It's no surprise Nikon keeps making it. It's a work horse here at our studio, we just keep finding reasons to use it.

[@privatestaticstringwily4325]

@@studiotrejo3047 really love its sound.

[@gamers-generation]

Thank you Alex! I literally just found your channel going down the rabbit hole of vintage zoom lenses and I've watched basically every one of your vintage zoom lens videos. Thanks so much for your hard work!

[@studiotrejo3047]

Thank you for your comment and for the views! It’s a fun project to work on and it would be nice to work on it 24/7 but the there is life. 😂 Thank you very much for watching!

[@grantdoyle4390]

I’ve been using this lens for 13 years. Love it. Use it mostly for wildlife and outdoors. Fast, clear and nothing to go wrong with it.

[@studiotrejo3047]

It’s an amazing lens that many pros still use. When it’s good it’s good. Thanks for watching!

[@darrellantonephotography]

(im)Patiently waiting for the detailed autofocus video lol. I just bought this lens and Megadap after seeing this. Thanks for your review!

[@studiotrejo3047]

Wow! What a combination! That review is coming soon :) Thank you for watching!

[@hukmai]

Wow..this video made my day! So clean, professional, informative,and easy to listening to!!

[@studiotrejo3047]

Thank you for watching! Looking forward to making more.

[@ericlarson2444]

I’ve had mine for 20 years. First used on an F4. Built lie a tank. I’ll never let it go

[@studiotrejo3047]

@@ericlarson2444 I feel the same way, this lens continues to impress with the images it renders. The Zoom that never dies. Thanks for watching!

[@Lightforth]

Okay you just sold me on it :) very nice well composed video!!! love it

[@studiotrejo3047]

LOL! Thank you for watching! I know you'll enjoy this lens.

[@robertoazevedo5328]

I bought this lens a short time ago. I wanted a 70-200, but here in Brazil they are very expensive, so I opted for an 80-200 which is cheaper. I'm very happy with the result she gives me. I love it.

[@studiotrejo3047]

Thank you for writing! Yes many photographers do the same and are pleasantly surprised by the quality and price. While the latest 70-200s (FL, Z) have stepped it up a level and it's focus breathing issues are non-existent. But this lens is a special gem in Nikon's line-up and easily recommended.Thanks for watching!

[@thefantasyfootballhub]

How is the autofocus

[@studiotrejo3047]

@@thefantasyfootballhub Hey thanks for writing. The lens focuses fast. It's not like the older generation Nikon lenses that were slow and made robotic gear sounds when focusing. Check out the 5:00 min mark on the video where you can see this lens focusing from close focus to infinity.

[@seamastergmt]

I bought this lens in the early 2000s and it has never let me down. I used it recently for wildlife shots and got great results.

[@studiotrejo3047]

That is great to hear! It's the work horse that keeps giving. I can't help talking about it because I keep finding ways to use it. Cheers!

[@chemmer1127]

Does Nikon still sell a teleconverter that will turn the screw drive autofocus ?

[@kirlewchrisful]

Awaiting delivery of this lens tomorrow and i can't wait. I'll be adapting it to my Lumix G9, your video puts me at ease knowing I made a wise choice in snapping it up. Nice review pal God bless.

[@studiotrejo3047]

Thanks for watching! I think you are going to have lots of fun with this lens. Let me know how it goes.

[@nellymorgan5914]

Love...love your videos and very informative

[@studiotrejo3047]

Thank you!!

[@Arv1160]

I love this lens... I have used it since the mid '00s...and still do... :D

[@studiotrejo3047]

Nice! Yeah it's still going strong for us at work and for play.

[@terrywbreedlove]

I have this very same Lens I bought it about 1998 with a N90s camera. Just put it on my new D850 a couple days ago and images look as good as ever.

[@studiotrejo3047]

Nice! It’s amazing how this lens keeps producing beautiful images. Photographers keep using it videographers are discovering it. Great formula great lens. Thanks for watching!

[@crjpeg]

Best review of a lens I’ve seen in weeks. Well done. I got my mint condition copy of this lens for $300. Still can’t believe it!

[@studiotrejo3047]

Wow what a great price! Thank you fro watching! I love making these reviews and I try to review lenses I enjoy using so hopefully that comes through. Cheers!

[@dharmabob2]

Yep, I've just bought one from Japan for 380 dollars, and it appears to be in mint cond. I've hired one in the past for wedding shoots and it was magnificent. Its a lot of lens fo 380 dollars!!!!!! Yipee!!!

[@studiotrejo3047]

@@dharmabob2 Yipee is right! Nice find! When they are in good condition you can expect to get a lot out of it. Thanks for watching!

[@dharmabob2]

@@studiotrejo3047 thank you. A really good video very nicely done by the way!

[@adariobackus173]

Just what i'm looking for, thanks.

[@studiotrejo3047]

Thank you for watching!

[@neilyakuza6595]

An oldy, but a goody. This lens produces outstanding micro contrast giving the images it produces a 3D pop. Not even my Tamron with VR, and all of its newer Optical elements can produce the same results.

[@studiotrejo3047]

I know what you mean! The formula used on this oldie was stellar. It just gives a look that is hard to beat. Thank you for watching! Cheers!

[@anthonymrbs]

My Nikon 80-200 2.8d is sharper than my 85mm f1.8g and 70-200 f4 with better contrast. It is a legendary lens.

[@studiotrejo3047]

It is legendary. The colors and textures are perfect. And it is so sharp I would recommend this lens to anyone. Thank you for watching!

[@oranbalazs1419]

I own this lens and totally agreed with your review. The only downside is not weather sealed.

[@studiotrejo3047]

Thank you for watching! I had a picture with a plastic bag over it because of the snowy conditions I was shooting in but decided not to add it to this review. Eventually the wind caught it and the bag flew away. I continued shooting Broll with it and for now everything is ok. For now :)

I got this lens for my BMCPP and image quality is amazing.

[@studiotrejo3047]

Wow that's great to hear! I think this is a great lens for photos and video. I love using it and there's always a project I can find use for it. Thanks for watching!

[@jayerjavec]

Have one, unfortunately broken contacts unit and looking to replace it ... looking but no luck yet. Still works perfectly on manual, real sharp images.

[@studiotrejo3047]

Sorry to hear those contacts not working. But sharp images is a staple for this lens. Hope you find a good copy. Thank you for watching!

[@WyantWin]

I finally got this lens with nearly mint optics, for $200...! it was from an ebay seller, possibly a pawn shop. the description wasn't much but from the pictures the original owner had it de-clicked, added hard stops and added seamless gears even an aperture ring. also had the original giant case, hood and caps!

[@studiotrejo3047]

Whoa! Sounds like a steal with all the bells and whistles. Nice! I’m sure you are going to enjoy it. It’s a great lens and you got it at a great price.

[@camloff]

Lisbon. Mine helped me to build my IMAGE BANK. Some weight yes but solid and well built and top quality.

[@studiotrejo3047]

Image bank is a good term for it. Weight is a factor but image quality will always trump. Thanks for watching!

[@markorchard2272]

Awesome videos!!

[@studiotrejo3047]

Thank you for checking them out! More to come. 👍🏼

[@gregwaugh8069]

I have this lens on my Z6. The image quality is to die for. I say it is as sharp as the z 105mm 2.8 in fact I couldn't tell the difference between the two images. Color rendition is superb. And the great thing is it doubles as a weapon doing late night shoots. No need for VR because the Z6 is image stabilized. I will be hunting your video on how to get it to auto focus. Cheers for the great video.

[@studiotrejo3047]

Thanks for watching! I agree about the image quality. The formula Nikon used is amazing. Z6 totally handles the VR. Check out my video on the MegaDap which you could use for autofocus. Cheers!

[@jjadaddy]

@@studiotrejo3047 No need for VR with action, sports photography. Vr, is just an add on that can break somewhere down the road. If you really gotta stop it down, thrown it on a tripod.

[@studiotrejo3047]

@@jjadaddy agreed! The fact that this lens doesn’t have VR has never bothered me except on a day that I had too much coffee. 😂 Either way this is an amazing lens for what it is, when it was built and for the price. Thanks for watching!

[@jasminedefoore9317]

I thought that this lens wouldn't autofocus on the mirrorless cameras, because it doesn't have the built in motor? Is that right? I'm trying to use it on a Z50 with the adapter and it will only do manual focus.

[@studiotrejo3047]

@@jasminedefoore9317 hello! Yes this lens will not auto focus with the FTZ adapter (mirrorless) because the FTZ does not have a screw drive. You could use the Megadap to auto focus with this lens. Hope this helps.

[@LiveMyJourneyTom]

Great video. I own the slightly older push pull design 80-200 f2.8 and it's the sharpest lens I have ever owned. There is something about the way it renders that even when watching videos shot with it in lower resolution they somehow look like 4K at first glance. As I shoot handheld I'm not too bothered by the push pull. It's definitely well dampened. One thing I can't do with this lens is to shoot using EV. Very quickly I found out that I'm missing some crucial muscles to oparte it this way 🤣

[@studiotrejo3047]

Thank you and thank you for sharing your experience with the push pull version. Nikon developed an amazing formula for their zoom lenses. So sharp but also pleasing renderings of everything. Thank you for watching!

[@LiveMyJourneyTom]

@@studiotrejo3047 i have just replaced my older push/pull lens with this two touch design one. I have read they share optical design and should be near identical. I'm a bit dismayed as I found my (very clean) copy of this lens to be really disappointing. It's still as sharp as my older one but that's where similarities end. The chromatics aberations are shocking wide open 😢 the bokeh in many scenarios is simply awful. I think I might have a dud. My older lens had no discernible CA wide open at all and the bokeh was superb.

[@studiotrejo3047]

@@LiveMyJourneyTom Oh no! What a terrible experience. Something sounds off. Like maybe there is an element misaligned? I’m having that issue right now with my Olympus 50mm 1.4. I cleaned it but infinity was off so I had to adjust it. Now the infinity is perfect but I’m getting crazy amounts of aberration which I didn’t have before. I’ll be opening it up again. So unfortunately it sounds like it is a dud but if you still have your push pull version I would do a controlled test shooting the same subject and see if the defects are there for both lenses. Let me know how it turns out.

[@LiveMyJourneyTom]

@@studiotrejo3047 I have had a lot of variations in different copies of some lenses. Some of it can quality control and some age. When my GAS was under controll for a while I have thined my collection significantly and the 80-200 f2.8 didn't make the cut. I still have ok copies of 80-200 and 70-210 f4. Now I've done more testing the broken bokeh I attributed to some intermittent issue with my shutter. The CA and softness on f2.8 is still there in some lighting conditions. At f4 it's a different lens. But I've noticed that if I nudge the aperture ring a bit towards f4 but not enough to notice much loss of light the problems mostly go away. Could the aperture open too wide? Not a major problem for me but my copy is not even close to parfocal and the focus breathing is very pronunced. Next in line is Tokina AT-X 100-300 f4 which I'm expecting to be pretty awfully 😂

[@studiotrejo3047]

@@LiveMyJourneyTom I agree about the "focus breathing" on this lens. You can see it in my test video in the first minute of the review. As I changed focus distance you can see how pronounced it is. On the other hand the it doesn't have "lens breathing" when shooting photos at close distances like the later models of Nikons 70-200's. Version II of the 70-200 was the worst.

[@MrK67017]

I haven't shot with the newer 70-200 f2.8, but I would imagine it's well worth the money, especially the latest version. Having said that, this lens is so good that I've had no serious urging to purchase the 70-200 f2.8. I've had my used copy for nearly 10 years now, and it is all that you describe it to be!

[@studiotrejo3047]

Thank you for watching! I know what you mean, this lens was made so well people will continue to use it. Even after trying the other 70-200s VR and VR2 by Nikon I still came back to this classic.

[@hugomouteira7015]

@@studiotrejo3047 i think the FL version its almost sharp as a prime

[@studiotrejo3047]

@@hugomouteira7015 Wow that's cool to hear! Nikon makes great glass. Thank you for watching!

[@nrouzbeh]

Been using the push pull version on a D810 for 6 years now. Nothing comes close as the vintage feel it gives to pictures, perfect emulation of negative on digital without any post.

[@studiotrejo3047]

I'm sure that lens produces great images. Thank you for watching!

[@CCfiftyeight]

I also have the push pull version, is there a difference in optical quality between the two?

[@nrouzbeh]

@@CCfiftyeight nope, they are identical in optical design and even better than the next VR version, but the VRII is superior

[@CCfiftyeight]

@@nrouzbeh thx 👍

[@johnhare6652]

Until my retirement last year it was always mounted on one of my cameras for shooting weddings. I'll make a bold statement, between 80 & 135mm there is no need for a prime when you own this lens. Due to osteoarthritis I no longer can handhold it due to its weight and have traded one of my two copies in for the VR 70-200 but have kept the original push pull copy just for old time sake and tripod work.

[@studiotrejo3047]

Wow that is a bold statement. :) But I can see your point. Iv'e had this lens for over 10 years and it's clarity and sharpness still impresses me. And for those of us who shoot professionally, like you have, this is a work horse and a gem of a lens.

[@johnhare6652]

@Spinach Yup but with the VR it allows me to hold it steady enough.

[@user-rv8dt8qf1x]

great video keep it up

[@studiotrejo3047]

Thank you for watching!

[@user-no2bb6ok9j]

Thanks a lot, I have the z5 and that lens... What adapters of megadap and Kf make the Af work on Z5????

[@dasmohapatramanish]

Great video. Just awesome

[@studiotrejo3047]

Thank you for liking my video! I love making them especially on lenses I've used for a long time like this one. Thanks for watching!

[@dasmohapatramanish]

@@studiotrejo3047 Thanks for maiing such content. Keep it up.

[@dogblessamerica]

I do like my 80-200. To be honest, it's a bit soft wide open, I tend to shoot it at f3.3-4 and still sometimes have to apply a bit of local contrast and sharpness in LR. But the bokeh is great, the relatively low weight and size (compared to modern 70-200s) is great, the build is tank-like, and the value proposition is insane. (Currently £300-ish, less for the push-pull).

[@studiotrejo3047]

Couldn’t agree more. It’s pretty amazing how this lens still holds up in modern scenarios. Even the price point for this lens and it’s application makes it a great value. It was used in the Bourne Ultimatum film which shows how versatile this lens is. Thanks for watching!

[@estoylisto]

Got mine last year for 180$ ... used it with D7500 for my Kids horse riding classes... loved the picture quality... will be excited to find out how to use it with my Z7

[@studiotrejo3047]

Wow what a steal! The picture quality is what catches everyone by surprise. It's so good! I can only imagine what the images look like on a Z7. Thank you for watching!

[@007Tenalirama]

I am using with D7500 and it is amazing

[@ausuki121]

I´m totally with you. Bought my copy in 1997 together with my F 5 and a 28mm/2.8 and a 50mm/1.4 . All this is still at my side and works. Even the A/M with is still in good condition. Nowadays I used it on my Z 7 and i get great results. I heard Rumors Nikon has a FTZ II with AF/D capabilities in the pipeline. I would buy those instantly.

[@studiotrejo3047]

Wow you had your for a while! Thats great that your A/M switch still works. When I bought my copy it was already broken and it was sold to me at a discount. I never looked back. We use this lens constantly. If the FTZ 2 is real and effective I'm also picking one up. I love my 50mm 1.4.

[@patriziodalessandro1693]

More or less same start. I do not remember anymore if it was 97 or early 98 when I bought mine with a Nikon F5 (I still have the camera). Sold it to buy the first AFS version of this zoom. Sold the first AF-S before (serious problems started to appear as a consequence of the failing teflon bearings of the motor) to buy the first VR version of more or less the same zoom (70-200). Sold it about three years ago to buy the FL version (for about 1900€ new). No competition between the old AF-D and the last FL. End of the story. And also no competition with one of the few AF-D Nikon lenses I still own (most of the others are manual): the 180mm f/2.8 which you can buy used at less than half of the price of the used AF-D zoom (supposing that somebody is really prepared to spend 600$ to buy the AF-D) and is twice as good. Did I get your attention now?

[@studiotrejo3047]

@@patriziodalessandro1693 Very nice to to share your experience with the Nikon Zooms beginning to end. The AFS version of this lens did have issues with the motors dying out. Great idea to upgrade! The opinion of many is that the FL is the gold standard in zooms from any company. So cheers that you own one. But I never compare zooms to primes because they are so different in construction and design, even if the prime shares a focal length with the zoom. The convenience of a zoom will make this lens a viable purchase even at $600 even if the prime is twice as good, which I'm sure it is. Either way thank you for your comment, cheers!

[@patriziodalessandro1693]

@@studiotrejo3047 My pleasure, especially when somebody is interested in listening a different opinion,,, Quite a few years ago I started with prime lenses as everybody else at that time, then moved to zoom lenses, then again went back to primes. As I said, I still keep a few selected zoom lenses. For example I still have the AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, which I bought around twenty years ago trading in the AF 20-35 f/2.8D, because I managed to have the ultrasonic motor replaced a few years ago - I was told it was the last piece in stock. The only zoom that could be of any interest to me today is the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S.. In general, I (personally) do not see any particular reason to buy a zoom lens, unless it has a very specific and well defined use. I might simply be a maniacal perfectionist, but as somebody, who knew better than me, said, my legs are still working...

[@studiotrejo3047]

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[@LeonardoMaglieri]

I loved this video!

[@studiotrejo3047]

I know! There is always that give and take with optics. Sometimes you can get around the price tag but mostly it is what it is. Thank you for liking the video and for watching!

[@hugomouteira7015]

Look up for the nikkor AF 180mm f/2.8D. Makes the 200mm f/2 run for its money.

[@angelfoto4795]

Wow I never though that the 80-200/2.8 AF would be vintage and I have the 1992 version.

[@studiotrejo3047]

Isn't funny!?! Unbelievable that it's been almost 30 years since this lens has been introduced and it's still producing fantastic images for me. How do you like it?

[@odysseusreturns9133]

I have one of these and a 18-200 F3.5-5.6. The later is more compact, lighter, and has vr as well as more wide angle range. Still, on special occasions, this is the one I use, and more likely to keep long term. Even if I do need a massage after carrying it around all day.

[@studiotrejo3047]

Very nice! I had the same two lenses with my Nikon D7000. The 18-200 was my walk around lens and the 80-200 for events. Two things I’d like to share: 1. As you already know, you have an apsc lens and a full frame lens. For the benefit of others that read this comment, the FF equivalent to your 18-200 f/3.5-5.6 would be a 27-300 f/5-8. So it is definitely more range than the 80-200. But where the 80-200 shines is its constant f2.8, it’s brighter and as you zoom the light doesn’t dim. It’s constant, perfect for events where lighting is tough or high ISOs will ruin a shot. 2. Right now an 80-200 on an apsc camera would crop the image and make the field of view of this lens effectively 120mm-300mm lens which is very telephoto. I could see imperfections in the image. Easier to shoot birds but harder to shoot portraits. Once I put my 80-200 on a FF camera I could see the intended image of this lens. The image it was meant to show. It blew my mind how I could see the bokeh in the viewfinder. The image popped even before I hit the shutter. Thank you for bringing those memories back to me.

[@MegaTruck20]

This is one lens that I will never sell. I've compared it side by side to the Nikon 70-200 VRII and other than 200mm wide open which is the 80-200's weak point I preferred the older lenses IQ. And yes, my M/AF switch doesn't lock anymore but a little gaffers tape to keep it in the AF position and it's good as new.

[@studiotrejo3047]

I feel the same way! The focus breathing on the VRII is ridiculous compared to this work horse. I also love the way it renders an image, there is just something about it that makes images pop and is very pleasing for portraits. I think I'm keeping it too. Oh and same thing here--gaffers tape--and I'm good to go. Thanks for watching!

[@AleFdezSilva]

Hello, I had this lens for more than 10 years. My M/A switch also had the same problem. What I did and recommend is to put a LensBand instead. I bought a black LensBand that was barely noticeable. It fix the ring in the desired position and protect the ring, which we know is its weak point. It allows you to change both from A to M without having to take anything off and it does not interfere with the focus and focal rings. If I can help you with something, just tell me.

[@studiotrejo3047]

@@AleFdezSilva Nice solution to the M/A switcher for this lens. Thank you for sharing and thank you for watching. Cheers!

[@doxfie.]

do you know the difference between the turn and the older push/push-version? different optical formular?

[@studiotrejo3047]

Thank you for watching! I would refer to the Ken Rockwell site. He has an extensive library of data concerning the history of the 80-200 zooms which includes these two lenses and how they match up. See link: www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/80-200mm-history.htm

[@patternsinsand]

Now I just want it!

[@studiotrejo3047]

😂 I’m sure you would enjoy it. Thank you for watching!

[@awwal7375]

Ahh damn the adapter seems not available. Is the video still planed? ;)

[@uncletater1097]

Will the megadap work with older screw f Mount lenses? I couldn’t see any info under the description in Amazon confirming

[@studiotrejo3047]

Hello! Yes it will work with the screw drive lenses also known as the af-D lenses via stacking an adapter to the Megadap( go to their website were it has more info than Amazon). That said, the aperture control becomes manual, meaning you need to change the aperture using the ring versus the dial on the camera because there is no communication with the camera and the lens. But it will autofocus not only your screw drive f-mount lenses but also any fully manual lens by stacking an adapter. Hope this was helpful, and thank you for watching!

[@olivierroubieu]

I'm sold! Thank you. Which is the adapter that can make it an autofocus on a Z7?

[@olivierroubieu]

Oh it was in your description, thank you.

[@studiotrejo3047]

@@olivierroubieu No problem! Working on a review for that adapter too. Thanks for watching!

[@winfilms3681]

I’m sold!

[@studiotrejo3047]

Nice! Thank you for watching! It is a special lens.

[@tagagrande4095]

My push/pull model will be arriving today from Japan. Bought it through an online app. This will be my first telephoto. I was wondering if in terms of optical quality does the push/pull have less than the VR and VRII version?

[@studiotrejo3047]

Hello! Thank you for watching! Unfortunately I don’t have extensive tests with the push pull version of this lens so I couldn’t comment on it. From what I have read it does have good optical qualities.

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

Just picked one up. My god, the colors this thing produces are just amazing. A couple hundred bucks for this and I feel like I stole it. They're all listed way too cheap!

[@studiotrejo3047]

Aren’t they amazing?! The colors are beautiful and the price is excellent especially a good copy.

[@007Tenalirama]

Nice Video. I got second hand lens and it is amazing.

[@studiotrejo3047]

Agreed! Great lens for so many types of photography. Thank you for sharing!

[@Mc007Queen]

Recently I bought this lens , it's the push and pull model for my Nikon F4 , it's in mint condition I only paid total $283 its new condition from a used camera shop , it's ridiculously heavy , I haven't used it yet on my Nikon F4

[@emerllacuna8238]

Hi! Sir.. does the push/pull zoom version of this lens differ in terms of picture quality? or they have the same specifications with different type way of zooming only? TIA..☺

[@studiotrejo3047]

Hello! thank you for watching! would refer to the Ken Rockwell site. He has an extensive library of data concerning these two lenses and how they match up. See link: @t

[@sri420in]

@@studiotrejo3047 I too use the Ken Rockwell site extensively for their detailed reviews. 👍

[@bobamarmstrong]

Yep they have the same optical quality. You won't see any difference in image quality : - AF (1st version push-pull) - AF-D (2nd version push-pull) - AF-D (3rd version 2 rings) : this one is related to this review The fourth version changed drastically (AF-S 2 rings)

[@sarahlough3169]

I have a Nikon 80-200 f2.8 that is push-pull. I would love to be able to use it with my Z6. What are the recommended adaptors?

[@studiotrejo3047]

Hello thank you for watching! I can recommend a Fotasy adapter for it to work on your Z6. They are inexpensive but well made. But it won't autofocus. The solution for autofocusing on the Z6 is the @megadap adapter which moves your forward and back to achieve focus. If you go to their website they better explain exactly what adapter you will need to make it work. Hope this helps! Cheers!

[@privatestaticstringwily4325]

Ive bought one just hours ago. $400 for a used len. It works perfectly with my D610 Nikon body

[@studiotrejo3047]

Wow that's a great price for this lens. You're going to love the results! Thanks for watching!

[@popoypinoyvlogs]

Nice video. What auto focus adapter is compatible with this one for the z camera? I have this lens and my Z camera is on the way. Thank you.

[@studiotrejo3047]

Hello! Thank you for watching! The autofocus adapter I use is the Megadap. It was made for autofocusing Leica R lenses but it also allows you to stack a Leica R to Nikon F adapter. That allows you to autofocus this lens. But the aperture then must be controlled manually. Hope this information helps.

[@popoypinoyvlogs]

@@studiotrejo3047 thank you

[@EYESPYPHOTOGRAPHY1]

Hey man can you please give me some info about the autofocus adapter for this lens? I didn't even know they existed

[@studiotrejo3047]

Hey! I'm finally getting to that video now. So I'm currently working on it should be out soon. Thank you for watching!

[@doubleuppercutfr]

Hey can you please give the name of the adapter for focusing manual lenses please?

[@studiotrejo3047]

Hello! Yess I use the Mega Dap. Check out their website, they answer many questions about adapting vintage lenses of different mounts to this adapter. Thank you for watching!

[@Imageon44]

Wonder how it works with Nikon’s Fs, 2x tel-extender?

[@studiotrejo3047]

Not sure, haven't tried that combination yet.

[@shadow479]

is the AF-S version the same in terms of optics formula and quality?

[@studiotrejo3047]

Hello, great question! The optical formula is different in the sense that there is more glass in the AF-S version over the AF-D. AFS: has 18 elements in 14 groups, 5 of those elements are ED glass. AFD:16 elements in 11 groups 3 are ED glass. AFS is a heavier lens. Quality is very close between these two but if your shooting test charts you'll notice the AFS is sharper. It doesn't mean the AFD isn't sharp, it is, very. But the AFS improves it enough to notice on test charts but in practical shooting/everyday shooting you won't notice it. There are other bells and whistles the AFS has that may sway you in getting it over the AFD but I wouldn't pick sharpness as one of them. Hope this helps. Cheers!

[@ivo1632]

Great video - subscribed! I was considering selling my 70-300mm VR lens to buy this to use on my D300, do you you recommend the switch? I’ve also heard about a back focus issue on the 80-200mm AF-D, have you had any problems with this? Thanks

[@studiotrejo3047]

Thank you for watching! The D300 is an APS-C sensor body and the 70-300 vr was made and optimized for that sensor size. If you decide to get this lens the benefits are a constant aperture. As you zoom in you image will not darken. The down side is that you will only be using the center portion of this lens with your camera. So there are trade offs. I have never had back focus issues with this lens. Out of focus shots, sure. But that can happen with any lens depending on the conditions and camera body AF system. I hope this helps!

[@chemmer1127]

I have used this lens for years! I can't come up with a reason to ungrade to a new 70-200 while still shooting my D3s. Do you know which teleconverter I need to run the screw drive the autofocus ?

[@studiotrejo3047]

Hello! Thank you for watching. If you decide to convert to mirrorless there is no current adapter that runs the screwdrive. At least not yet. The Megadap MTZ 11 will autofocus the lens without using the screwdrive, it pushes the lens back and forth to achieve focus but you loose aperture control. It’s a give and take with this adapter. Hope this helps. Cheers!

[@sri420in]

Thank you very much for the fantastic review of this lens. I use a Nikon d610 with a 24 120 f/4 lens. I have been offered a used Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 AF-D NIKKOR ED lens and will surely buy it after seeing your review. Thanks once again. 👍 Love from India ❤️🤩🇮🇳

[@studiotrejo3047]

Thank you for watching! The D610 is a great kit to have. I shot with a D600 for many years paired with the 80-200 AF-D and it created beautiful imagery. I know you will enjoy it. Cheers!

[@matskay1971]

Hi Alex , I wanna buy this lens used from online store but it says:- The autofocus is intermittent in functionality but manual focus works fine. Can you please advise if i can buy this lens for $ 100 and can the focussing issue be fixed easily.

[@studiotrejo3047]

Hello! Thank you for reaching out. $100 is a good price but the fact that it focuses sometimes is a red flag because I don’t know how much it costs to repair it. If you are only going to use it for video then manual focus is fine. So it depends what you want to use it for.

[@jessecook3593]

Hey, does the focus ring have hard stops like a lot of the other AF-D lenses? Thanks in advance!

[@studiotrejo3047]

Hello! Great question: Yes the focus ring has hard stops. I find it beneficial when I'm focus pulling either manually or motorized. Hope this helps. Thank you for watching!

[@jessecook3593]

@@studiotrejo3047 Exactly what I was hoping for when shooting video on my Komodo. Might have to seek one of these out. I have a lovely 70-200 2.8G lens from Nikon, but the lack of hard stops can be troublesome on a focus motor and it seems from reviews these 80-200 2.8D lenses breathe much less during focus racks as the G lens does. Thanks!

[@user-or7bn2ms1x]

Thanks..2024 now!😮😊

[@castieldiallo2945]

I still have this lens. Its a lens I use every blue moon.

[@studiotrejo3047]

It’s a lens people still like and use. Filmmakers and photographers a like. Thank you for watching!

[@Audimann]

It is not softness at 200mm but rather frontfocus. Only at 200mm I had to dial in -20 to get it sharp. With some digital cameras this happens. Even the camera manual has remark about it. Sold this lens and got the 70-200 vrii.

[@studiotrejo3047]

Hey! Thank you for sharing. So are you saying if you manually focus this lens it won't have the front focus if you dial it in?

[@Audimann]

Should work I guess but lens/camera combination is also a factor. One certain lens can behave different on multiple cameras. Just try it out!

[@studiotrejo3047]

@@Audimann Cool I did try it and still a little soft. Copies differ. Thanks for watching!

[@zaeemology1219]

Sir please tell me that My body Nikon d5200 not have any image stabilization and so this lens don't have any image stabilization so sir tripod is really important to capture the images? Please reply

[@studiotrejo3047]

Hello! Thank you for watching my channel. You can use a tripod for more stabilized shots, but many photographers using this lens do not use tripod. They handhold the camera and the lens and use a fast shutter speeds to minimize blurry pictures. If using for video, yes use tripod. I hope this answers your question.

[@zaeemology1219]

@@studiotrejo3047 thanks

[@jvmuzikacoustic8079]

Helo is this lens compatible with Nikon D3100 body?

[@studiotrejo3047]

Hello! Thank you for watching! Yes this lens will mount on the D3100 but it will not autofocus it. Which is a bummer. How this helps.

[@612morrison]

What about the AFS version of this lens?

[@studiotrejo3047]

I would refer to the Ken Rockwell site. He has an extensive library of data concerning these two lenses and how they match up. See link: www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/80-200mm-history.htm

[@tonivitkova5933]

Can i use auto with this lens for my nikon 5500?

[@studiotrejo3047]

Hello! Thank you for watching. Yes auto can be used with this lens. Unfortunately it will not auto focus. I hope this info helps.

[@javejave2584]

What do you call thing under the lenses? is that a grip?

[@studiotrejo3047]

Hello! Some people use it as a grip but its actual name is a “lens collar”. A collar refers to a rotation collar, or tripod collar, that rotates on the lens barrel independently of the focusing ring and/or the zoom ring. This ring usually supports the L-shaped tripod mount, called a “foot”. The lens collar and foot are attached and rotate together.

[@kristofmoscicki4379]

Is the z6 vr working well with this lens?

[@studiotrejo3047]

Thank you for writing: Yes! It works very well. You notice how well it works when going back in forth with a normal Dslr. For example, I would mount this lens on my D600 take a few shots, then mount it on the Z6 with the FTZ adapter and it's obvious, the IBIS makes it very easy to hand hold, its very steady. Thanks for watching!

[@weekendgamer1094]

I have this. Its a legend.

[@studiotrejo3047]

Absolutely! Thank for watching.

[@alexscott7226]

the M/A ring button sticks on the 20-35mm f2.8 AFD lens too... it's a design flaw I think...

[@studiotrejo3047]

Thank you for commenting, yes I’ve heard and read the same about the AFDs that have this ring. I’ve also heard it’s not the design but the user dropping it ect. Nikon changed the design to a AF/M switch in the following generation of lenses which may have shown their recognition of the design flaw. Thanks for watching!

[@techhead976]

Would you trade a Nikon 85mm 1.8G for this exact lens (two ring) I already own a 50mm 1.4D

[@studiotrejo3047]

Hello! That is a good question. I would say it depends what you are shooting and what you are shooting with. If your mostly shooting portraits--Senior pics, headshots then I would stick to the 85 1.8. If you are shooting events weddings you may want to use a zoom because of it's reach and f/2.8 does well in low light. Another factor is if you are using mirrorless or a Dslr. This lens won't autofocus with the Nikon mirrorless line and the FTZ adapter but your 85mm will. If your using Dslr everything works great with this lens. So it's really up to you, how you shoot what will you invest in for your photography career. I hope this helps. Thank you for watching!

[@techhead976]

@@studiotrejo3047 Thank you! Yeah I should’ve mentioned that I’ve been doing portraits for years, I shoot a Nikon D610 and a D7100 which the 80-200 would be fully compatible with auto focus etc. I’m thinking of just buying the 80-200 and keeping my 85 because I’ve had it for so long!

[@studiotrejo3047]

@@techhead976 Awesome! I think you have a nice set up and the 80-200 on your full frame D610 will pair up very nicely and you'll get extra reach on the D7100. Cheers!

[@thecontendingforthefaith]

I just picked up the 1996 version of this lens.. any idea if there's a way to get it to comport with my D3400's light meter?

[@studiotrejo3047]

Hello! Thank you for writing. Unfortunately because the D3400’s does not have a meter coupling lever like other Nikon DSLRs there won’t be any communication between the lens and the camera. So you will be doing a lot of chimping to get the right exposure.

[@thecontendingforthefaith]

@@studiotrejo3047 really appreciate your comment. So the D3400 not having a meter coupling lever basically just means I won't be able to meter old non-AFS, AFP lenses? I used to have a D700 but had to sell it with rest of my gear around 2012, now I'm trying to get back into the hobby (needed a camera on the quick for a project) and now I'm wondering if I made a mistake going with a D3400?

[@studiotrejo3047]

@@thecontendingforthefaith That is correct. Nikon did not include a meter coupling for the D3xxx nor the D5xxxx. But they did include it for the D7xxxx APSc(except for the D7500) DSLRs. The D600/610/D750/D760 (full frame) all have he coupling. Another advantage of the D7xxxx/D6xx/D7xx is that they also have the screw drive motor inside the camera which means they can autofocus the Nikon AFD lenses. This is something else the D3xxx/D5xxx cannot do. This sounds like bad news but hopefully it helps you decide if you want to upgrade. My suggestion is with this lens (80-200 f/2.8) get an FX camera which is what it's meant to work with. Hope this helps.

[@thecontendingforthefaith]

@@studiotrejo3047 that is extremely helpful info for when I decide to upgrade. In the meantime I will be sure to get my money's worth out of this D3400 (I got it practically mint used for about half retail). Should be good enough to get back into the swing of the hobby and take good quality pics some artwork I've gotta sell. Then once work picks back up I can start to think about upgrading :) Thanks again man!

[@bobamarmstrong]

@@thecontendingforthefaith You can mount all AF, AF-S, AF-P lenses on a Nikon D3400 and have metering. You have to dissociate metering with old manual lenses without CPU contact and autofocus with screw. Of course the D3400 doesn't have a meter coupling, but that's important only if you have to meter with old manual lenses like PRE-AI, AI, AI-S lenses. Otherwise, if you have an AF lens that will autofocus with screw, there is no reason your D3400 won't meter unless you have a defect in the lens contact. All AF, AF-S, AF-P have lens contact but the number of PIN differs (there is less with AF lens that's why you need a body that will autofocus with screw drive like D5, D850, D7500. There is more pins with AF-S and AF-P lenses because they focus internally-electronically and therefore those lenses can autofocus with entry-level DSLR like D40 (only AF-S lenses) D3400 (AF-S, AF-P)

[@SonOfWalhall]

Its great for the price hehe. I use it on digital and analoge. It has some barrel-distortion in the bokeh area tho. And build like a tank 😅

[@studiotrejo3047]

Sure is! It rendered beautifully in stills and video. Amazing for what it could do and what it still does. As long as the camera can drive the AF motor you’re good. Thanks for watching!

[@Akasacarafilm]

Question, is this lens, parfocal by any chances?

[@studiotrejo3047]

Thanks for writing! It is parfocal sometimes. Between 80-135 with the focus set it will hold focus but past 135 it looses it. Photo lenses were not designed to be true parfocal lenses but some do have that capability. If your looking for a zoom with better parfocal qualities and you don't mind shooting with a manual lens try the Canon 35-105 f/3.5 FD or SOLIGOR 70-210 f/3.5 two touch lens. Thanks for watching.

[@Akasacarafilm]

@@studiotrejo3047 Ah, many thanks for the answer and recommendation. Cheers !!

[@videomakernow]

My 80-200 didn't work on my Z6. A message appeared to close the diaphragm ring (I did that) and even with it closed, the message continued to appear... could you help me?

[@studiotrejo3047]

Hello thank you for writing. My suggestion is to first take the lens off the FTZ and look down the barrel and open and close the aperture ring to see if the aperture is opening and closing. If it is set it to f/22 lock it in place and mount it to the adapter and see if it works now. Let me now how it goes.

[@videomakernow]

@@studiotrejo3047 Hi, I did this and it didn't work. I've updated the z6 firmware and the ftz firmware. It didn't work, the message that I need to close the ring keeps appearing, even with it already closed. is there any chance of working? thanks.

[@studiotrejo3047]

@@videomakernow You might need to take it to your local camera shop to see why it's communicating that message. Sounds like you did everything correctly but something is off.

[@luxpictura3617]

Just remove contacts on the top and use it as non-electronic lens.

[@stolenshotmotovlog]

Im still using this lens..

[@studiotrejo3047]

Nice! So am I. Thank you for watching!

[@dcvlog4684]

I just order this lens from ebay in 600 aud and i have a nikon D4 body. Plz tell me this lens will do justice in My Nikon D4

[@studiotrejo3047]

The motor drive in the D4 will work with this lens and I think you're going to love the results. Thank you for watching!

[@dcvlog4684]

@@studiotrejo3047 thank you for your reply Yes i am enjoying the results of this lens. The result are insane and i truly fell that i did a good decision buying this lens

[@studiotrejo3047]

@@dcvlog4684 Thats great to hear!

[@ShashankD137]

Is the auto focus slow ? I have a 500 prime and need something in this focal length for wildlife safaris

[@studiotrejo3047]

Thank you for watching! The lens focuses fast. It's not like the older generation Nikon lenses that were slow and made robotic gear sounds when focusing. There is a torques feeling as you hold it and autofocus because this is a screwdrive lens. But overall it's fast and inexpensive. Check out the @ min mark on the video where you can see this lens focusing from close focus to infinity. Cheers!

[@ShashankD137]

@@studiotrejo3047 thanks so much. I wasn considering this to the 70-200 as it's half the price

[@axerzyii]

i just bought this beast ...believe or not i got it around USD120...in great condition without any haze and fungus..

[@studiotrejo3047]

Whoa! A steal! The deals are out there if you are willing to look. Enjoy and thanks for watching!

[@sbrazenor2]

I just grabbed one of these lenses (just placed the order at least); but I have a Nikon D750, so that has the motor in the camera as well for the focusing. I'll have to see how it works when I get it. That being said, I got it from KEH and it's marked as 'UGLY', so we'll have to see how bad it is when it arrives. 🤣(It was dirt cheap, so it's worth the gamble.)

[@studiotrejo3047]

Thats fun to hear! Let me know how it works out. Yes this lens should work well with the D750, great camera by the way. KEH has some great inventory and I've heard good things from their customers. If the glass is good and the autofocus is working you I think you'll love the results.

[@bartlettrayard]

Any update and what you call cheap???

[@idrussia007]

Soap sharping, same for my

[@Cagey7531]

would have rathered a review of the older push-pull, as it's the better one for adapting - as in for manual only use

[@lonchafinista4990]

Is it a good lens for sports photography? I think there is nothing better in Nikon quality and price

[@studiotrejo3047]

Great question! It depends how far away the action is. Typically sports photography in a stadium would require a longer lens like a 400-600mm. But for smaller venues this lens could work for you. Thanks for watching!

[@lonchafinista4990]

@@studiotrejo3047 I use a 70-300 but it's slow focusing and it's 5.6F

[@studiotrejo3047]

@@lonchafinista4990 Which Nikon camera are you using?

[@lonchafinista4990]

@@studiotrejo3047 Nikon D610

[@studiotrejo3047]

@@lonchafinista4990 Nice camera, I shot with a D600 for many years. If you want to freeze the image as they normally do in sports photography then I would say yes this would be a very good lens. Some sports venues may be at dark and the F2.8 aperture will be very helpful to keep your ISO low. 200mm will get you close to the action.

[@ironmantooltime]

Excellent 👌

[@studiotrejo3047]

Thanks for watching!

[@pou7151]

Im looking to upgrade to a D3 paired with this😭

[@studiotrejo3047]

Wow what a combination! I’m sure you’ll get some great shots out of it. Thanks for watching!

[@MrNecropodo]

This video started my desire for this lens, I got to have it some day! But I think I'm going to buy a Z camera, and I don't know how is going to work on that camera! (Probably a Z5)

[@studiotrejo3047]

Hello! Thanks for watching! It is a beautiful lens. To use it on a Z camera you can use the FTZ adapter but with no auto focus just aperture control. The Megadap or a FotodioX Pronto would give you auto focus but aperture control is manual. I hope this helps!

[@awinis]

Bought one in 1998 for my F90x, still use it on the D7100, haven't yet tried it on the D850.

[@studiotrejo3047]

Nice! How do you like it?

[@yme4me]

I use it on D 700 :) i am about to set off for a photo shoot now :D

[@studiotrejo3047]

@@yme4me Great camera to shoot it with. Cheers!

[@LMoProVisualComm]

nice but I think the 180mm 2.8ed is better than them all

[@studiotrejo3047]

Prime lenses are special, especially that one.

[@coldshoemedia4463]

Yeah but for twice the price.

[@kyoshiphoto4045]

Optically it has a look none of the 70-200mms have.

[@studiotrejo3047]

Very nice observation. Thank you for watching!

[@gelosoriano]

I love mine. But yeah, it's heavy. 😅

[@studiotrejo3047]

I know what you mean! I now own the 70-200 f2.8 Z lens and it feels lighter even though it isn't. It's just well balanced. Thank you for watching!

[@joesalerno3966]

Bought mine for 300

[@studiotrejo3047]

Whoa! Great catch!

[@konradkoeppe2840]

I think we paid 350 for our very like new copy. So deals are out there if you take your time.

[@studiotrejo3047]

@@konradkoeppe2840 Very true. Deals are out there for some great copies of this lens. Thank you for watching.

[@chadkbrignall22]

imagine taking a photography course and the instructor had intro music and the music kept playing while he/she spoke. #toomuchfluff

[@studiotrejo3047]

I imagine It would grab everyone’s attention Chad. Thanks for watching!

[@FRobot-rx4kz]

i have a really hard time focusing on your voice with that background music. (especially at that volume)

[@hendsch1]

I own this lens for a few years now but did'nt use it very often as it is very heavy and for me not usable wide open. At 2.8 its softer than a french softcore porn movie from the seventies. Maybe its just my specimen? Suprisingly enough I started using it more often since I accepted the flaws and use it only at f4 and above. Thats when this lens performs really really well. Anyway, nice review! Thank you!

[@Mynameister]

The awful background "music" totally destroys this video. It could have been an insteresting video but it is impossible to concentrate on the content because the noise is taking all the focus from the narrate.

[@davidmillar2594]

Gave up after 5 minutes because I couldn't stand another second of your chanting choir from hell or whatever is you added as background music. Why you think this needed bgm at all is a mystery.

[@studiotrejo3047]

Life is full of mysteries David. 😆 At least you got through 5 min of it. Thanks for watching! Cheers!