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Nikon 80-200 / f2.8 D vs. G?
Jun 6, 2018 09:41:48 #
I use a Nikon 300S with a Nikon 24-70 / f2.8 as my walk-around outfit.
Now have a need for the extra length. Cannot justify (to "Mama") the extra expense of the new versions.
Cropped sensor works great for me, and the 24-70 is substantially better than what I originally bought with the 300S.
The D versions are available substantially less than Gs.
Here are the questions for those who have used both: (1) what is the actual difference between the two? (2) can I expect the image quality of either of these two to be comparable to the 24-70?
No need to comment on FF vs. Cropped. I am up on that.
I once owned a DX 70-300 which was "okay." Gave it away to our daughter.
What do you think?
Now have a need for the extra length. Cannot justify (to "Mama") the extra expense of the new versions.
Cropped sensor works great for me, and the 24-70 is substantially better than what I originally bought with the 300S.
The D versions are available substantially less than Gs.
Here are the questions for those who have used both: (1) what is the actual difference between the two? (2) can I expect the image quality of either of these two to be comparable to the 24-70?
No need to comment on FF vs. Cropped. I am up on that.
I once owned a DX 70-300 which was "okay." Gave it away to our daughter.
What do you think?
Jun 6, 2018 09:45:12 #
80-200 being the old focal length as opposed to the new Nikon 70-200 now?
Jun 6, 2018 09:47:58 #
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Jun 6, 2018 10:07:41 #
Jun 6, 2018 10:14:08 #
This was just covered in a similar post today.
Ken Rockwell covers both quite well in that post, and he explains G as gelded (no physical aperture ring on the lens-in my book a problem for perceived control issues). But, as a rule G lenses do not Manual Focus.
One review, the G:
https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/28200g.htm
the other:
https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/28200af.htm
Ken Rockwell covers both quite well in that post, and he explains G as gelded (no physical aperture ring on the lens-in my book a problem for perceived control issues). But, as a rule G lenses do not Manual Focus.
One review, the G:
https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/28200g.htm
the other:
https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/28200af.htm
Jun 6, 2018 10:21:04 #
Jun 6, 2018 10:27:55 #
Kuzano wrote:
This was just covered in a similar post today.
Ken Rockwell covers both quite well in that post, and he explains G as gelded (no physical aperture ring on the lens-in my book a problem for perceived control issues). But, as a rule G lenses do not Manual Focus.
One review, the G:
https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/28200g.htm
the other:
https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/28200af.htm
Ken Rockwell covers both quite well in that post, and he explains G as gelded (no physical aperture ring on the lens-in my book a problem for perceived control issues). But, as a rule G lenses do not Manual Focus.
One review, the G:
https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/28200g.htm
the other:
https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/28200af.htm
The op is asking about the 80-200 2.8 lenses.
I had the second version, the AF with a push-pull zoom.
While it was incredibly sharp, I’d go with a newer model with separate zoom/focus rings.
I used mine on the D200 and 300.
The earlier models can be had for a relatively low price, but they have no VR and focus a bit slower than the newer, 70-200 models.
If you’re shooting daytime sports, the VR isn’t much help, but I really make use of the VR at some events I shoot.
https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/80-200mm-history.htm
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Jun 6, 2018 10:45:16 #
Jun 6, 2018 11:27:37 #
JWCoop wrote:
That is extremely helpful. Thanks!
Several for sale on the Fred Miranda website.
Great place to buy and sell used
Example here for $495
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1545429/0?keyword=Nikon,80-200#14474183
Easy to sign up as a member to contact seller.
Jun 6, 2018 11:42:22 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
JWCoop wrote:
I use a Nikon 300S with a Nikon 24-70 / f2.8 as my... (show quote)
I can find no reference to an 80~200 G lens. And which of the four 80~200 D versions are you talking about?
Jun 6, 2018 17:03:33 #
Jun 6, 2018 19:23:25 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
JWCoop wrote:
Whichever is the preferred D lenses which are 80-200.
With 5 ED elements (vs. 3 for the others), the Nikon ED AF-S 80~200mm 1:2.8 D produces the best image quality. Plus, the built-in focus motor is faster and quieter.
Jun 6, 2018 19:55:25 #
Jun 6, 2018 21:29:28 #
Jun 6, 2018 23:39:28 #
Kuzano wrote:
This was just covered in a similar post today.
Ken Rockwell covers both quite well in that post, and he explains G as gelded (no physical aperture ring on the lens-in my book a problem for perceived control issues). But, as a rule G lenses do not Manual Focus.
One review, the G:
https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/28200g.htm
the other:
https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/28200af.htm
Ken Rockwell covers both quite well in that post, and he explains G as gelded (no physical aperture ring on the lens-in my book a problem for perceived control issues). But, as a rule G lenses do not Manual Focus.
One review, the G:
https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/28200g.htm
the other:
https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/28200af.htm
Any lens will manually focus. I believe you mean you cannot manually adjust the aperture as there is no aperture ring.
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