Re: Can a Nikor Film lens work on a Nikon DSLR?

Floyd L. Davidson wrote:
> frederick <lost@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
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>> The 80-200 AF-D is still a current model, so not really "replaced".
> 
> The 1998 Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED zoom
> was discontinued in 2003.  This lense has 18 elements in
> 14 groups, with ED glass used in 5 elements.
> 
> The 1996 AF Zoom Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED was
> discontinued in 2006. (15 elements in 11 groups, with 3
> ED elements, which is the same as all previous AF
> 80-200mm f/2.8 Nikkors).

It's still listed as current and available on official Nikon sites and
resellers.
http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Camera-Lenses/1986/AF%20Zoom-NIKKOR%2080-200mm%20f/2.8D%20ED.html


If (when) gone and not replaced with something similar (ie pro quality 
without 70-200VR cost) then Nikon just did Canon and Sigma a big favour. 
  The excellent 70-300VR (at least up to 200mm) doesn't cut it for fast 
aperture and build quality. Nikon has nothing else of interest in that 
zoom range. While the 80-200 AF-D wasn't true IF, it practically was 
with non extending design, non rotating filter thread (front element 
rotates inside fixed lens housing).
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