I found one of these at a yard sale today for FORTY dollars ($40). Crazy. Well, my wife found it and texted pictures to me to see if I wanted it and of course I said yes. The price was $50 but she talked him down to $40. I haven't seen the glass yet, but the body of the lens looked pristine so I'm hopeful the glass is good too, but for $40...it's a no-brainer anyway.
Can you please clone your wife? Most hid a camera or lens deal from husband and worst if he comes home with a new photography tool... The threat to the big "D"!!!
Due to its age this is a great budget telephoto lens. Appreciate the video overview. But it is unfortunate that you not did become more familiar with the lens before making the video. 1. Tripod collar cannot be removed. 2. Filter holder can be removed by first pushing down on the knob then turning it. Shiny knob near front of lens and the white lettering and numbers is how you set focus limiting. It is screw drive focus so not as fast as the newer lenses. The leather front lens cover is standard. A snap in lens cap can be used in its place. There really ought to be a Nikon Skylight filter in the removable drop in filter holder if the lens is complete.
I have this lens and it is one of the sharpest in my collection. It was manufactured in the early 90s when I was unable to afford such a lens. I am not a fan of the drop in filters since it introduces dust on the back element and can be hard to clean. Aside from that I use it on a D500, D90, D50 and my old N90 film camera. Works great on all of them. It is a little slow for low light so I have to use the 80-200 F2.8 D for those shots. Since this is a prime, it beats the pants off the 80-200 in sharpness but not speed.
@Eric Parker I have two copies of the 80-200 f2.8. I have the second gen push pull and the 2 touch. My copy of the 300 f4 is pretty old and beat up. Optics are very clean. Edge to edge, the 300 is sharp while the 80-200s are a tiny but soft at 200. Nature of zooms. The micro contrast in the 300 is amazing for black and white. The 80-200 is good but not like the 300. Now, the 80-200 is more versatile, but for portraits, I use the 300. At this level of lens there is always diminished returns. However, these 25-30 year old lenses are delivering great results at a low cost. Built like tanks as well. Nothing in the Nikon lineup today compares to their durability. Optically the new stuff may be better, but I use lenses as tools. If I have to kid glove my tools, I just don’t want them. Remember, my opinion is based on the copies of lenses I have. They all very. Your 80-200 may be better than mine.
👍Great lens for small price. I've it and I love it. Do not use it with kenko mc7 2x. It will not (auto)focus. Try it with 36 mm extension tube for colse up/ macro👍. Thanks for the review. Alessio from Rome
I just got the D version for $100 because the AF motor squeaks (sometimes). Came with the case and an upgraded tripod mount. Doesn't seem to have a failing motor, think I just scored big time. Also grabbed a D300 with 40k clicks for $25. Ready for some back-yard quarantine birding!
If that is the Ed AF version I am using the Tamron 1.4 teleconverter and I'm getting auto focus but just a little slower. It also works with the 180 mm 2.8.
And it along with the 180 mm 2.8 vintage Nikon lens are both just incredible. Also the relatively inexpensive 400 MM 3.5 manual lens is just fantastic. All of these were recommended by the angry photographer on RU-vid and they are just amazing.
@@chriswadkins2584 I got a deal on a 300mm f4 pf lens and the tamron 1.4 X seems to be working well with it. I missed a few shots using continuous autofocus and group AF of an eagle flying towards me. I was surprised by the bird and may not have aquired Focus to begin with. More testing to come. It's very sharp with still subjects. I may eventually spring for the Nikon newer version 1.4 X but for most purposes with my shooting cropping the image without teleconverter seems a better alternative. .
you didn't seem to no that lens .i have it and there is one thing that fantastic about this lens and i have never herd anyone mention it all there loss
Yes it is... keep in mind usually surfing shots are on a sunny day or cloudy day. Usually you have plenty of light and you are far away so you want to use about f4 anyways to make sure full surfer and board are in focus. I have taken some surfing shots up in New Hampshire with this lens and they came out great.
@@chriswadkins2584 thanks for the reply. I've heard the af is a bit slow for action, but wanted your take on it since you own this lens. Without vr will those action shots come out blurry? Again, thanks for your help.
Hi Chris, I want to buy it, I live in China long time and here its cost about 300-350 USD for lens in 98-99 mint condition. In fact its a cheap price. Could you tell me, please, how it works on APS-C cameras? of course, if you have own experience. I have FF camera, but want to use it on APS-C camera for have 450mm field view, for example, on D7100 (it also cost 300 USD now), and I want to know if he will also work well, with high resolution on 24MP APS-C camera. THANKS IN ADVICE!
I used it on a D300 and now I use it on a D500 which are both crop sensors so it becomes 450mm. It works great. Not sure about the 7000 series cameras but it works on the cameras with built in motors for sure.
@@chriswadkins2584 Yes I know it, its a best aps-c camera on market and best sensor too, for middle and high ISOs, but its 3 times more expensive then D7100 and I usually use telephoto lenses not much, just sometimes, then want to get my second camera and this lens, I use Nikon D3s for my work... This lens will be great on D3s too...
Yes nice lens for the money, can be picked pretty cheap and it is sharp enough. Downside its very slow auto focus, no good for bird in flight but you can still use it for wild life to some degree. For something better the 300 AFS is the trick.
@@brendonwhite2382 The problem with the newer lens 300 AFS is faulty auto focus motors that are expensive to fix when they fail i'd rather have this even thou its slower but it uses your own camera focus motor.
