Author Topic: AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 ED (N)  (Read 1100 times)

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Re: AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 ED (N)
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2023, 19:26:39 »
Very interesting article, thanks for Posting. !

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Re: AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 ED (N)
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2023, 23:08:19 »
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.

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Re: AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 ED (N)
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2023, 15:21:23 »
Thank you for sharing the details about servicing this lens.
It is definitely not a DIY job!
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Re: AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 ED (N)
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2023, 09:06:12 »
On My sample the A/MF ring broke twice ???

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Re: AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 ED (N)
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2023, 10:18:31 »
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,,,  :o
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