Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8D ED AF Nikkor review by dugong5pm

this is the "budget" pro-telezoom. one of the best indeed. The first thing that crossed your mind will be the build quality of the lens. The lens is a solid metal, that looks like a real pro lens. The design is so simple and very comfortable to use.

built like a tank; IQ; ergonomics

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Love this lens, sharp @ f/2.8, great bokeh, accurate AF. Great value. Would love the AF-S version which is meant to be better but cannot justify the significant additional investment for just faster AF.

Lovely optics; build quality

AF's not a rocket ship; but on a D300 no slouch either! That's all mind

Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8D AF Lens

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The 80-200/2.8 is one of the joys of the Nikon system and is mandatory for any serious user. It is almost as sharp and contrasty as the Nikon prime lenses in the 80-200 range. The constant aperture makes it convenient to use with studio strobes.