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Quick answer
The Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 ED is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 80-200mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 ED: a fast telephoto zoom lens with a 80-200mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 ED specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 80-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 ED?
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 bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 ED use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 ED?
It zooms across 80-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 ED 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/2.8.
What is the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 ED 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.
Which cameras does the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 ED fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
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