Im having an auto focus problem with a d80 and not sure if this is something i need to give up on. Enel3e rechargeable battery with fuel gauge function. Afs please note that this group is not for the 70200mm f2. I researched and decided on the nikon 80400mm lens.
If your nikon camera doesnt have autofocus mode, the 80200mm f2. Nikon af autofocus nikkor zoom lenses 80200mm lens. If you shoot lots of handheld shots you will love the vr, but get the 802002. Thank you for choosing nikon for your photographic. If you dont have a nikon camera, the nikon 80 200mm f2. Youll see it described in some places as the tworing model, referring to its separate zoom and focus rings. When the lens is switched onto auto, the camera doesnt take pictures at all, and on manual it needs to be focused manually obviously.
Autofocus is provided, but you can manually override the focus by operating the separate manual focus ring while lightly depressing the shutter release button or the af start. A shining example of superior nikkor optical design, the af zoomnikkor 80 200mm f2. Check that both the lens and the camera switches are both pointing towards autofocus. Nikon zoomnikkor manual focus camera lenses 80200mm. If you dont have a nikon camera, the nikon 80200mm f2. The auto focus continually goes in and out and wont lock. Covering portraitlength to medium telephoto focal lengths, the af zoomnikkor 80 200mm f2. The highenergy enel3e rechargeable lithiumion battery lets you capture up to 1,800 shots per charge featuring an accurate realtime fuel gauge system that displays the percentage of remaining charge, number of shots since last charge and overall status of battery service life. Page pronea s nikon af cameras except for f3af other nikon cameras except for f3af autofocus with manual override set the focus mode switch fig. The 80 200 has a somewhat documented backfocus problem on newer bodies.
The focus test consisted of leaving the lens cap on, then depressing the shutter release 12 way, which forces the lens to cycle the focus range, from stoptostop. Lens arrived and looks as described and seems to be generally ok. Canon ef 70200mm f4 l is manual focus fixed in 5 minute repair duration. Its easy in a way to fix the stuck focus, without fully disassemble the lens, just. I use this lens with my nikon d500 mainly to take pictures of wildlife in florida. That invariably means you cannot auto focus with these older but quite useful d lenses. A shining example of superior nikkor optical design, the af zoomnikkor 80200mm f2. Are you sure the problem is not with the afmf mode switch. If this is a problem for you, think about swapping it for a sigma 70200mm f2. The 70200 is superior to the 80200 in autofocus speed and accuracy and the images produced by the 70200 have better contrast. It looks in great condition, glass is perfect, takes sharp shots, but the manual focusing ring isnt working.
To solve this problem permanently you will have to open the front part of the lens, and put a new double side tape. Lens can focus, it just require more power than my nikon d600 can provide. The 80200 has a somewhat documented backfocus problem on newer bodies. So i bought a used nikon 80200mm lens tworing version and it was working fine when i do manual focus. So that old manual focus lens is sharp as tag on a 35 mm slr with film, how about putting it on a latest mega pixel digital camera. So, it was rather surprising to find the company would offered a new 80200mm f2.
Covering portraitlength to medium telephoto focal lengths, the af zoomnikkor 80200mm f2. If youre at or near the close focusing distance, use manual focus to achieve critically sharp focus. Ive changed every setting and used two different lenses. This latest version was first sold in 1997, and continues. Does anyone know what would cause this with the camera. Then by holding down the shutter release button the autofocus takes over and you will see a green light in the view finder or hear a chirp when the one of the autofocus points seen in the. Macro ranges were the marketing rage back in the 1980s, and it stuck even to this 1997 lens. When i turn the manual focus ring, it is very smooth, but again wont focus any closer than 20 ft on the little scale on the lens.
Fixing loose front and focus problem on sigma 2470mm d 1. Oh yes, you can either use the limit slide switch for limiting the focus to stay beloiw 3,0m or to stay above 3,0m. However, when i try to focus on anything closer than 20 feet, it refuses and screeches at me. I have the same problem with the pushpull version of this lens.
So i bought a used nikon 80 200mm lens tworing version and it was working fine when i do manual focus. Your pictures will be soft and not even that magnified as its not even close to a macro lens. I talked with sy at adarama regarding a refubished 80400mm lens they had and decided to buy it. Nikon d 90 manual focus not sure if i got this right but you adjust zoom the lens by turning the aperture ring on the barrel of the lens. Same here, i have this len for more than 2 yrs and recently it start to have the same problem. When i press afon i use afon to focus the distance scale moves 1. Today nikon issued a new service notice for the nikkor 200500mm f5. Nikon d 90 manual focus nikon news nikonites nikon. The only reasons to get this afs lens, which sells used for more than a brandnew 80 200mm afd, are. Its a professional grade fast constant aperture telephoto zoom lens with autofocus capability. The camera is supposed to focus the lens, not me, manual focus is. The only reasons to get this afs lens, which sells used for more than a brandnew 80200mm afd, are. Nikon d600 has not enough power to drive af 802002.
Then by holding down the shutter release button the auto focus takes over and you will see a green light in the view finder or hear a chirp when the one of the auto focus points seen in the. Sometimes i need to rotate it to its limits to get it to engage. Get the best deal for nikon zoomnikkor manual focus camera lenses 80 200mm focal from the largest online selection at. The 80 200 is a great lens, but the 70 200 is a superb lens, one of the best nikon has ever made. One of the reasons why a lot of the older d lenses are selling less recently is because new crop dx format cameras e. This is the model with twist zoom ring, but not afs. As expected for long lenses, there is no problem with vignetting, even with. Preai pre1977 lenses may or may not have mechanical interference problems. Nikon retain ownership of the manual and all copies thereof and all related intellectual property rights, and reserves all rights not expressly granted to you under this agreement. As for close up work, the 80 200 is not designed for it, and not corrected for it. Oct 06, 2015 we have confirmed that with autofocus shooting using the afs nikkor 200 500mm f5. D5200, d3200 do not have a builtin autofocusing motor.
Startup serial number for the nikon af zoom nikkor 80 200mm f2. Nikon mentions macro on the box and in the instructions because this lens has much closer focusing than nikons 19821988 manualfocus 802002. This lens requires moving a switch to get between auto and manual focus. This agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive agreement, oral or written, between you and nikon. But then out of nowhere the focus ring clutch doesnt grab on. Diy solution to jammed autofocus on a nikon 80200mm f2. I cant use manual focus, auto focus work just fine. Discussing afm focus switch broken nikon 80200 afd. Nikon zoomnikkor manual focus camera lenses 80200mm focal. I checked af screw on lens, and it does feel tighter at close focusing tighter than on my 35702. But when i rotate the am ring to m the manual focus ring does not positively engage the focus mechanism. Having seen the seagull, id suggest for testing what you can get with the affine tune. Howto fix broken manual focus ring on nikon 80200mm f2.
Nov 12, 2016 nikon 80 200mm ed manual focus ring not working. Manual manual focus ais nikon series e lenses, made for the compact nikon em introduced in 1979, starting the use of plastics. Get the best deal for nikon zoomnikkor manual focus camera lenses 80200mm focal from the largest online selection at. Nikon mentions macro on the box and in the instructions because this lens has much closer focusing than nikon s 19821988 manual focus 80 200 2. Nikon 80 200mm ed manual focus ring not working youtube. The problem is that my d600 seems to have not enough power to autofocus it closer than 10m mark. It is a very common issue the afs vr zoomnikkor ed 70200mm f2. The manual for the 80400 does not say that the camera or autofocus has to be tuned for this lens, and if i did this i would have to detune when i put the 80200 back on, so i do not know what that is about. It was barely a year after the debut of the budget model af zoom nikkor 80200mm f4.
Its not as quiet as lenses with ultrasonic motors, but isnt bad, and. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Separate your subject from the background, or draw focus to a specific area of your composition. Nikon d80 auto focus problem digital grin photography forum. How to fix the stuck focus, without fully disassemble the lens afs. The 80200 is a great lens, but the 70200 is a superb lens, one of the best nikon has ever made. View and download nikon ais zoomnikkor ed 80200mm f2. When the lens was in af mode was the manual focus ring rotating freely without. View and download nikon afs zoomnikkor 80 200mm f2.
John, although i have not the 70200 vrii to compare side by side, i had for a short time the vr1 version, and the 80200mm afs was slightly sharper at centre and visibly sharper at borders. Mar 06, 2020 let us take a look at the nikon af nikkor 80 200mm f2. The focus motor makes a quiet whirring noise sort of a soft zeep sound. Nikon af autofocus nikkor zoom lenses 80200mm lens group. My afs 80200 has the problem that it can not focus. Mar 10, 2007 images taken with the various versions of the nikon 80200mm f2.
The af zoomnikkor is a highperformance telephoto lens with a focal length range of 80200mm and 2. Solve stuck focus of afs vr zoomnikkor ed 70200mm f2. Manual focus was suggested to find out a possible cause, not as a permanent solution. Apr 02, 2009 if you shoot lots of handheld shots you will love the vr, but get the 80 200 2. If your nikon camera doesnt have autofocus mode, the 80 200mm f2. I almost bought the 200500mm but decided on the 80400 for a couple reason. I read somewhere online that its a common problem with this lens and that it was one of the clips that broke and i just need to super glue it down.
This model is geared towards casual photography enthusiasts with advanced specifications and performance. At longer focusing distances, af performance should be fine. Fix the loose focus ring on your nikon dx 1855mm vr f3. Images taken with the various versions of the nikon 80200mm f2.
The 70 200 is superior to the 80 200 in auto focus speed and accuracy and the images produced by the 70 200 have better contrast. On the camera it must be set on af, not m, and on the lens put it to ma a stands for autofocus and m for manual, ma allows you to use both. Therefore, no air, dust or gasses get pumped in and out of the lens or your camera as you zoom. All images displayed in this group should be tagged with nikon and 80. As for close up work, the 80200 is not designed for it, and not corrected for it. View and download nikon ais zoomnikkor ed 80 200mm f2. See sigma 70200mm vs nikon 80200mm auto focus speed. Different camera body possiblyprobably needs different fine tune value for the af. Autofocus is provided, but you can manually override the focus by operating the separate manual focus ring while lightly depressing the shutter release button or the af start af. Startup serial number for the nikon af zoom nikkor 80200mm f2.