Despite the impressive optical performance of the nikon 80400mm afs vr, it suffers from the same lens breathing problem as the nikon 70200mm f2. All images displayed in this group should be tagged with nikon and 80. The focus position may change if you turn the camera off and then on again after. But my first nikon manual focus lens, about which i initiated another thread on this subject, the 105 f2. View online or download nikon af vr zoomnikkor 80400mm f4. The type of focus mechanism has nothing to due with optical quality. We all know the best lenses optically currently are manual focus. Discussing afm focus switch broken nikon 80200 afd. Manual focusing is nicely dampened and feels just like a manualfocusing lens. Iris leaves stick and do not open and close properly during exposure. Though greatly scaled back, production of many manualfocus nikkor optics has continued in short runs since the advent of af and afs nikkor lenses, and as a result, nikon has been able to quickly reboot its manufacturing schedule of a series of classic manualfocus nikkors including the nikkor 20mm f2. If youve read any of nikons repair manuals youll see that nikon uses different types of grease and lubricants on different parts of their lenses and cameras. How to repair a zoom telephoto lens and mount it on your. Get the best deals on nikon zoomnikkor manual focus camera lenses 80200mm focal.
User manuals, nikon camera lens operating guides and service manuals. Ill show you the actual repair estimate from nikon to fix the cracked am ring on the 80 200 f2. M and his words i get many enquirers about the nikkor 80200 zoom lens i used to shoot that decisive photo. Images taken with the various versions of the nikon 80200mm f2. Contemporary lens systems do not have a sliding tube as this one, they work mostly by turning a ring and move the objective lens away from the zooming system.
Mamiya ze2 rewind knob come off and shaft fallen inside. Can i adjust aperture to blur backgrounds or bring them into focus. It looks dark and similar to a fingerprint but not when i manual focus. Manual focus lenses for nikon camera 80200mm focal for. Nikon camera lens user manuals download manualslib. To learn more about any nikkor lenses, the best place to go. Mar 10, 2007 images taken with the various versions of the nikon 80200mm f2. Covering portraitlength to medium telephoto focal lengths, the af zoomnikkor 80200mm f2.
To learn more about any nikkor lenses, the best place to go gotta be here. Today i picked up my eighth manual focus lens produced by nikon from a lovely japanese gentleman i met through craigslist. Nikon manual focus camera lenses 200mm focal for sale ebay. This is the best manual focus telephoto zoom for nikon. While it may not be everyones favorite focal length, the 50mm is certainly an important part of most photo geeks. While it may not be everyones favorite focal length, the 50mm is certainly an important part of most photo geeks arsenals. A shining example of superior nikkor optical design, the af zoom nikkor 80 200mm f2. The problem is that my d600 seems to have not enough power to autofocus it closer than 10m mark. Camera lens hoods for nikon afs nikkor 70 200mm f2. The best combination of quality services, vast selection, knowledgeable staff and competitive pricing. I have cleaned the lens and the camera, any suggestions. Howto fix broken manual focus ring on nikon 80 200mm f2.
This is due to the way the lens elements focus internally, which makes a different group of lenses move during the af operation, causing the lens to lose its effective focal length. Though greatly scaled back, production of many manual focus nikkor optics has continued in short runs since the advent of af and afs nikkor lenses, and as a result, nikon has been able to quickly reboot its manufacturing schedule of a series of classic manual focus nikkors including the nikkor 20mm f2. The zoom came used a dual rings control design for zooming and focusing. I checked af screw on lens, and it does feel tighter at close focusing tighter than on my 35702. Manual focus lenses for nikon camera 80200mm focal ebay. If i go to the menu to change the focus mode, it wont even let me change it to auto focus.
Ill show you the actual repair estimate from nikon to fix the cracked am ring on the 80200 f2. My nikon dx afs nikkor 55300mm lens is not working. Lens arrived and looks as described and seems to be generally ok. Nikon zoomnikkor manual focus camera lenses 80200mm focal. Nikon 50mm manual focus lens shootout casual photophile. Just check that the focus ring can move all the way from near end to infinity. Although it is simple lens configuration, the two relay system lenses are arranged at the rear lens group allows to get a good image of surrounding.
Sometimes it catches and i can mf, but it grinds a bit like something internally is damaged. By design it is a specialty optic for sports, events, portraits, and other very specific outings on either a tripod or monopod. Of course if you can find one of the huge 95 mm filter manual focus 80 200mm f2. The 80200mm with a full fstop faster in lens speed at f2. This lens is the successor of the zoomnikkor 80200mm f4. Howto fix broken manual focus ring on nikon 80200mm f2. If you can handle manual focus, have no issues with trombone zooms and like the focal length range, this lens is an outstanding bargain. Get the best deals on nikon manual focus camera lenses 200mm focal when you. Camera manuals and free digital camera pdf instructions. M and his words i get many enquirers about the nikkor 80 200 zoom lens i used to shoot that decisive photo. So i bought a used nikon 80200mm lens tworing version and it was working fine when i do manual focus. The plastic ring is not what broke, it was the spring mechanism under the metal button on the plastic ring. Lens can focus, it just require more power than my nikon d600 can provide. Before i start, a little history about that nikon gem of a lens.
Why doesnt my nikkor af lens autofocus on my nikon d3300. If this is a problem for you, think about swapping it for a sigma 70200mm f2. Get the best deals on nikon manual focus camera lenses 200mm focal when you shop the largest online selection at. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. It was graded as ugly, but i would have rated it as what a used lens should look like. But when i rotate the am ring to m the manual focus ring does not positively engage the focus mechanism. As far as i can tell the focus group guides wear out and dry out if they have any sort of lube and it. Afs please note that this group is not for the 70200mm f2. Thank you for your purchase of a nikon singlelens reflex slr digital camera. 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. An independent lens system is used for focusing see the next design in this page.
Kenko 200mmf4 manual lens is attractive 200mm lens with simple configuration of 4 elements in 2 groups. Nikon 500mm f8 reflex nikkor late compact manual focus lens. Nikon zoomnikkor manual focus camera lenses 80200mm. How do i focus on a subject that is not in a focus point. Nikon f opening mechanism broken, tomd, 3, 1, 0719 09. Canon ef 70200mm f4 l is manual focus fixed in 5 minute repair duration. Nikon 80200mm f4 ais manual focus telephoto zoom lens.
Hed just bought a digital camera and was excited about shooting with af lenses. New features include d type distance information, simplified focus limit switch, simplified aperture lock. While this is the best practice in camera manufacturing, it isnt practical for diy repair for a lot. Nikon af autofocus nikkor zoom lenses 80200mm lens. Covering portraitlength to medium telephoto focal lengths, the af zoomnikkor 80 200mm f2. This remarkable line of lenses is designed to handle a variety of scenes and subject matter. Feb 25, 20 when focusing at minimum focus distance with af 80200mm f2. It has been a busy week at work so i havent got the time to update this blog for 8 days. Get the best deal for manual focus lenses 80200mm focal from the largest online selection at. When focusing at minimum focus distance with af 80200mm f2. Jul 12, 2014 akin to my description of nikons 300mm f2. Kenko 200mm f4 manual lens is attractive 200mm lens with simple configuration of 4 elements in 2 groups.
One full turn two halfturns of the af screw only pulls focus from infinity down to 88 feet 27 meters. The 80 200mm with a full fstop faster in lens speed at f2. Nov 12, 2016 nikon 80 200mm ed manual focus ring not working. Lens works well in af, although the zoom feel isnt very smooth. The am switch seems to work fine, but when you spin the mf ring, it wont catch. The nikon 55 200mm vr isnt a perfect lens there are some obvious issues with vignetting, and its focus mechanism is a bit of a step backwards from even slightly more expensive afs models.
Sometimes i need to rotate it to its limits to get it to engage. Does what it says on the tin its a nikon lenshood for the 70200 f2. I had it fixed through the nikon usa repair center. Bought to replace a broken one theyre flimsier than the older bayonet designs from what i remember of those the new safety clips mean theres more parts to break. If youre at or near the close focusing distance, use manual focus to achieve critically sharp focus. To solve this problem permanently you will have to open the front part of the lens, and put a new double side tape behind the flex cable. In addition to the reference manual, you can also visit the nikon download. Ed xtralow dispersion glass was used in its optical formula where its comprises of a 12 elements in 9 groups design, a eyecatching golden ring at the front of the. May 21, 2012 after all, the nikkorq is 200mm, and only 200mm. We had a lengthy commentary on screws and drivers on the previous post, the next important subject to consider is lubrication.
Manual focus lenses for nikon camera 80 200mm focal for. Find the user manual you need for your camera and more at manualsonline. But then out of nowhere the focus ring clutch doesnt grab on. Get the best deals on nikon zoomnikkor manual focus camera lenses 80 200mm focal. How to disassemble and reassemble a nikon af 20mm 1. The zoom gives you a choice of 80200mm at a similar maximum aperture for a 6 ounce 160 gram increase in weight and identical bulk. If this is a problem for you, think about swapping it for a sigma 70 200mm f2. My colleagues explanation is that the lubricant must have dried out and that i can probably bring it in for repair. Hi this is me showing you how to repair the locking part on a nikon lens. F100s fortified diecast body and nikon lenses and accessories accommodate. My others lens works so i know it is not the camera. From product photography to portraits, journalism to snapshots, 50mm lenses are so highly regarded on account of their compactness, capability, and typical low cost. They contain a focusing mechanism in the camera body that works with the af. Canon ef 70200mm f4 l is manual focus fixed in 5 minute repair.
Nikon af autofocus nikkor zoom lenses 80200mm lens group. On a russian website i found a nikon manual for disassembling the lens, as. A prototype of a magnificent manual focus zoomnikkor 80200mm f2. Its so good that it took nikon many years to design a worthy successor but its worth the long wait because the zoomnikkor 80200mm f4 ais surpassed its predecessor in. To solve this problem permanently you will have to open the front part of the lens, and put a new double side tape. Its a professional grade fast constant aperture telephoto zoom lens with autofocus capability. A prototype of a magnificent manual focus zoomnikkor 80 200mm f2. I had the vague recollection from other lenses that access to screws or other mechanisms may hide beneath grips. Since a good bit of the lens is metal i was a bit surprised to find a plastic ring beneath the grip. Why doesnt my nikkor af lens autofocus on my nikon. Canon ef 70 200mm f4 l is manual focus fixed in 5 minute repair.
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