When we first bought our nikon digital cameras, we could not afford the price of nikon s professional lenses and, being wildlife photographers, we knew we needed big glass so we settled for sigma lenses. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Costa rica with the nikon d500 camera and 80400mm lens. When we first bought our nikon digital cameras, we could not afford the price of nikons professional lenses and, being wildlife photographers, we knew we needed big glass so we settled for sigma lenses. In the nikkor af lenses forum of this our community someone asked what were our opinions on the recently announced but yet expected on the shelves nikkor 80400mm af vr zoom lens. Back in 2000, nikon introduced the original 80400mmf4. Wow, i didnt know to stir up a hornets nest by posting the link to rogers test. Typical for most zoom lenses in this range the 80400 vr shows some barrel.
Its autofocus accuracy goes down the drain in less than ideal lighting situations and i struggled quite a bit to get anything. The initial test shots gave me the impression that the lens was at least as sharp as the 80 400mm afs. In november of 2016, during the thanksgiving holiday here in the us, i made a quick, threeday trip costa rica. I hope that you enjoy the pictures within this group and the discussions. Apr 18, 2017 the 200400mm is a cracking lens, but after a lot of deliberation i settled on the 80400mm. Next, i thought id try the same test above with the 80400mm set to 200mm and put it against the 70200mm at 200mm. The new lens is excellent just like the test sample i had a few months back. The lens was a new one for ron, and his two weeks of travel and photography in tanzania and kenya was a bit of a field test for the long ranger.
If you shoot canon, this lens is clearly superior in performance and price. Introduction optically the nikon afs nikkor 80 400 f4. Since the op asked for opinions of the 200500 vs 80400 i thought the test would be helpful. I did not want to rush with this nikon 80 400mm f4. The newest version of nikons 80400mm telephoto zoom lens is quite. Testing the new nikkor 80400mm zoom lens natural exposures. At their worst, they cover just over half a pixels width. Lens rentals did a tear down and he said the canon.
Terms and conditions agreement constitute a legal agreement between you either an individual or single entity and nikon corporation or its associated company nikon setting forth the terms and conditions governing your download of the. Jun 16, 20 april 20, the nikon afs nikkor 80 400mm f4. Nikon ambassador ron magill photographs animals on safari with the afs nikkor 80 400mm f4. And it may mean to you that using the 80400mm lens in its sharpest range hampers or penalizes you because of 1 a need for more light or 2 in your ability to separate a subject from the background. Mar 30, 20 what about the 300mm f4 vs the 80400mm at 300mm.
Nikon has addressed this issue with a new vibration reduction vr system, available in the af vr zoom nikkor 80 400mm f4. Distortion typical for most zoom lenses in this range the 80400 vr shows some barrel distortion at its shortest focal length, switching over to pincushion style distortion at 200mm and also for the rest of the focal range. Like its predecessor, the nikon 80400mm is a doitall telephoto zoom thats ideal for shooting wildlife or anything thats far away. I used the lens for two days photographing nesting birds and a lot of birds in flight. Aug 04, 2015 in 2000 nikon launched the nikkor af 80400mm f4. Costa rica with the nikon d500 and 80400mm afs nikkor 80400 f4. The af is the conventional screw driver type and it is slow. Ive recently been putting the newest version of the nikon 80400mm f4. This nikon 80400mm afs lens is supersharp, focuses superfast and has amazing vibration reduction to allow handholding in any light this new 80 400mm lens is an update to nikon s very first vr slr lens of all time, the original 80 400mm afd vr of january 2000 this new lens now has instant manualfocus override and superfast autofocusing, all lacking on the original 80 400 vr. Two weeks safari with the nikon afs nikkor 200500mm f5. In order to get sharp images, you can either shoot with a fast, more grainy, film or use some mechanism to compensate for camera movement.
Resolution at 400mm chromatic aberrations are well within acceptable levels at 80mm on this lens. Dx owners can also make a great twin lens kit with the 80400mm and any of nikons longer generalpurpose zooms like the dx 18105mm or dx 1685mm. Field testing the 80 400mm lens from nikon skip to main content additional site navigation nikon imaging usa americas. Nikon 80 400mm afs vs 80 400mm afd i had a few encounters with the old nikon 80 400mm afd vr lens, which left a bad taste in my mouth. Sep 17, 20 finally, i got a hold of another brand new 80400mm afs vr for a final ab comparison, and there is no doubt that the refurb is no good at 400mm, f5.
Nikons superzoom versatility at a price introduction optically the nikon afs nikkor 80400 f4. The vibration reduction feature ensures you always gain sharp images. Built with a broad focal length range, this versatile lens reduces the number of lenses you need to carry while photographing various subjects in different settings. Dec 31, 2016 costa rica with the nikon d500 and 80400mm afs nikkor 80400 f4. Ive recently been putting the newest version of the nikon 80 400mm f4.
Alternative to the old 80 400mm apr 29, 2017 i have been a long time nikon loyalist. As a fullframe lens, i am testing this on fullframe. Read our indepth nikon afs nikon afs nikkor 80400mm f4. This nikon 80400mm afs lens is supersharp, focuses superfast and has amazing vibration reduction to allow handholding in any light this new 80400mm lens is an update to nikons very first vr slr lens of all time, the original 80400mm afd vr of january 2000 this new lens now has instant manualfocus override and superfast autofocusing, all lacking on the original 80400 vr.
The 80 400mm does not focus slowly except when going from a subject focused at infinity to something focused very close to you. In that case the decency level is situated near 3032 lpmm and the best fixed focus lenses can go as high as 4749 lpmm. Especially for wildlife or birding, this lens forms a nice couple with a nikon dx camera, like the nikon d5200, with dx cameras, the field of view extends the maximum reach to 120600mm 35mm equivalent. I know im not answering your question, but have a look at the small nikkor 300mm f4. Testing the new nikkor 80400mm zoom lens was something ive been.
It is the perfect lens for the photographer looking to get closer without compromising quality. It is the cheapest and lightest lens available for nikon lens at 400mm. Greetings, i started this group to provide nikon 80400 users the opportunity to share their pictures taken with this great lens. In the nikkor af lenses forum of this our community someone asked what were our opinions on the recently announced but yet expected on the shelves nikkor 80 400mm af vr zoom lens. The canon 100400l is ii is by far the best lens here, with the best optics, very best mechanics, the closest focusing and its the second from the least expensive.
The screwdrive autofocus system on the lens requires an af motor on the camera and is not only painfully slow, but also very loud. View online or download nikon af vr zoomnikkor 80 400mm f4. Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests. I had a few encounters with the old nikon 80400mm afd vr lens, which left a bad taste in my mouth. And it may mean to you that using the 80 400mm lens in its sharpest range hampers or penalizes you because of 1 a need for more light or 2 in your ability to separate a subject from the background. This lens is compatible with nikons entire line of fmount dslr cameras and features an improved 4stop vibrationreduction system. The 200400mm is a cracking lens, but after a lot of deliberation i settled on the 80400mm. Click the links below to explore the full lens test data on the dxomark website. It is not based on us simply reading the specs or playing with the lens for a few minutes in a camera shop. The nikon 80 400 vr also has superb optics, but is built only to consumer standards, doesnt focus very close, and is the most expensive lens. The best combination of quality services, vast selection, knowledgeable staff and competitive pricing.
This lens features an extensive zoom range of 80400mm dx equivalent. But then, i knew that the lens was sharp even before i had bought it. Get the best deals on nikon 80400mm camera lenses when you shop the largest online selection at. With the incredibly well made casing, the lens installs confidence as you shoot. It is super sharp, works effortlessly with the tc14eiii, and makes a great combination with the d500. Weighing in at 1570 grams including the removable tripod collar, the afs nikkor 80400mm f4. This nikon 80 400mm afs lens is supersharp, focuses superfast and has amazing vibration reduction to allow handholding in any light this new 80 400mm lens is an update to nikon s very first vr slr lens of all time, the original 80 400mm afd vr of january 2000. View online or download nikon af vr zoomnikkor 80400mm f4. Distortion typical for most zoom lenses in this range the 80 400 vr shows some barrel distortion at its shortest focal length, switching over to pincushion style distortion at 200mm and also for the rest of the. Refurbished nikon 80400mm afs vr from adorama photo. As ive said before in this forum, its a very good 80 300 mm lens. This new 80400mm lens is an update to nikons very first vr slr lens of all time, the original. As an amateur photographer, with a special interest in wildlife, the opportunity to see this part of. Gary from hunts photo graciously allowed me to give the lens a test run.
Although they boasted about 3 ev stops efficiency, in reality it was rather closer to 22. I dont see any bias or invalid test parameters in the concrete result that the 200500 outperforms the 80400 in the mtfgraphs. So the refurbished lens is on its way back to adorama for a refund. Dxomark published their test results for the nikon 80400mm f4. Not only is is sharper, this time it has the 1 stop advantage. If you are birding or shooting action sports, use the focus limit switch and you will find the lens an excellent performer, contrary to what some may say most people who regularly use the lens have no complaints. I think it also depends on what youre photographing, how heavy you want your gear to be and if you need the lower end 80 200 a lot, e.
While it was a technological break through for nikon at the time, that lens does not have an internal autofocus motor such that its af speed is notoriously slow. For the other 2 lenses my preference is for the 80400mm, as it is very sharp, even for landscapes. With its compact but sturdy casing, its perfect lens to record your subject without compromising on quality. Lens rentals did a tear down and he said the canon 100400 is the most overly engineered zoom lens he has ever taken apart and he has taken apart all of them. The only other nikon zoom lens that reaches 400mm is the nikon 200400mm. In the 200500 test shots there, i did one set of backtoback comparison at 400mm between the 200500 and 80 400g. It is the perfect zoom lens that comes with an affordable price tag. Distortion typical for most zoom lenses in this range the 80 400 vr shows some barrel distortion at its shortest focal length, switching over to pincushion style distortion at 200mm and also for the rest of the focal range.
Heres a test chart, with the shots taken in quick succession of plain blue sky at 400mm. Like its predecessor, the 80400mm afs is a doitall telephoto zoom thats ideal for shooting wildlife or anything thats far away. Youll have program and shutterpriority modes, but lose manual and aperturepriority since. Finally, i got a hold of another brand new 80400mm afs vr for a final ab comparison, and there is no doubt that the refurb is no good at 400mm, f5. This lens features an extensive zoom range of 80 400mm dx equivalent. The nikon afs nikkor 80400mm lens is a compact, versatile telephoto zoom lens that handles portraiture as well as longdistance wildlife and action photography. Get the best deals on nikon 80 400mm camera lenses when you shop the largest online selection at. I hope that users also take this opportunity to impart their knowledge, experience and techniques on using the 80400. The vr is primitive nikon s version zero and the screwdrive. Nikon ambassador ron magill photographs animals on safari with the afs nikkor 80400mm f4. Back in 2000, nikon introduced the original 80 400mm f4.
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