AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 ED (N)

[richardHaw]

https://richardhaw.com/2023/10/28/af-zoom-nikkor-80-200mm-f-2-8d-ed-n/ 

[John Geerts]

Very interesting article, thanks for Posting. !

[golunvolo]

Excellent, as always.
This was my most used lens for dance shows for a long time and I have many great memories with it. I bought it second hand in 2013 for around 600 euros. I still think it is an amazing lens today. Great for infrared as well, go figure.

[Erik Lund]

Thank you for sharing the details about servicing this lens.
It is definitely not a DIY job!

[Bent Hjarbo]

On My sample the A/MF ring broke twice

[Erik Lund]

Yes a typical fault for these, also seen on lenses with similar design for instance 20-35mm AF-D f/2.8 and 105 and 135mm f/2
The later lenses did not have this issue, a silent revision of the ring was most likely introduced with a better material or fiber reinforcement, they seem to have a different shine to them. This is unconfirmed, but I never had a lens with this issue,,,