Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/4 AI-S

80-200mm
f/4.0
Telephoto Zoom
810 g
Min focus 1.2 m

Quick answer

The Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/4 AI-S is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 80-200mm at f/4.0 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

The Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/4 AI-S is a telephoto zoom lens covering 80-200mm at f/4 for Nikon F mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/4 AI-S specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 80-200mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.0
Lens type: Telephoto Zoom
Format coverage: full-frame
Optical construction: 13 elements in 9 groups
Autofocus motor: none
Minimum focus distance: 1.2 m
Filter thread: 62 mm
Weight: 810 g
Length: 162 mm
Diameter: 73 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/4 AI-S?

At 80-200mm this is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:

Portraits with a flattering perspective
Events and weddings
Isolating subjects from the background
Sports and action
Wildlife and birds at moderate distance

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
Full frame	1.0x	80–200mm	10.3–25.4°	12.3–30.3°
APS-C	1.5x	120–300mm	6.9–17.1°	8.2–20.4°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/4 AI-S use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/4 AI-S?

It zooms across 80-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.

Is the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/4 AI-S a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 80-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.

What is the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/4 AI-S equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 120–300mm on full frame, with a 6.9–17.1° horizontal and 8.2–20.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.