Lens review

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

11. Summary

Pros:

• perfect picture quality in the center of the frame
• very good picture quality at the edges of the frame from the 80 mm to 135 mm focal length range
• small chromatic aberration
• perfectly controlled coma
• almost completely absent distortion
• small vignetting
• great performance against bright light
• very good quality and sturdiness of build
• fast, quiet and efficient autofocus
• lots of standard accessories (tripod collar, lens hood, solid carrying case)

Cons:

• slightly less sharp at maximum aperture
• visible astigmatism

We praised the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 so we should certainly praise the Nikkor 80-200 mm, which, in our opinion, received somewhat better results. Its picture resolution is a bit better, especially at the edges of the frame; it corrects the coma much better and has smaller vignetting. The Sigma is, however, better at astigmatism correction, has a longer guarantee period and, of course, a lower price.

I think that the choice is pretty hard. Those, who hate compromises, will buy the Nikkor. For those who count every penny, the Sigma will be a better investment. Both lenses have great and similar capabilities, so either choice will be accurate and customer satisfaction in both cases is definitely guaranteed.

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Sample shots:

Camera: Nikon D200 Parameters: 80 mm, f/2.8, exp. 1/160 sec, ISO 640 File: JPG, 3872x2592 pix, 3.6 MB	Camera: Nikon D200 Parameters: 125 mm, f/5.6, exp. 1/500 sec, ISO 200 File: JPG, 3872x2592 pix, 3.7 MB	Camera: Nikon D200 Parameters: 80 mm, f/5.6, exp. 1/320 sec, ISO 200 File: JPG, 3872x2592 pix, 5.7 MB
Camera:Nikon D200 Parameters: 200 mm, f/2.8, exp. 1/640 sec, ISO 200 File: JPG, 3872x2592 pix, 4.2 MB	Camera: Nikon D200 Parameters: 120 mm, f/2.8, exp. 1/250 sec, ISO 100 File: JPG, 3872x2592 pix, 3.9 MB	Camera: Nikon D200 Parameters: 80 mm, f/8.0, exp. 1/40 sec, ISO 100 File: JPG, 3872x2592 pix, 4.2 MB