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Thank you for your purchase of an AF Zoom-Nikkor 80–200 mm f/2.8D. Before using this product,
please carefully read both these instructions and the camera manual so you can get the most out
of your lens now and for years to come.
This lens supports autofocus when used with Nikon autofocus cameras (F3AF excluded). It can
also be used for manual focus. Mounted on a compatible camera, it supplies subject distance in-
formation to the camera body. Featuring Nikon Integrated Coating (NIC), a wideband, multi-layer
anti-refl ection coating that keeps fl are and ghosting to a minimum for improved contrast, it is
ideal for portraits, sporting events, and, when mounted on a tripod using the tripod collar, night
photography.
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For Your Safety
For Your Safety
A
A
CAUTIONS
CAUTIONS
•
Do not disassemble
. Touching the internal parts of the camera or lens could result in injury. In the event of
malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualifi ed technician. Should the product break
open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the camera battery and/or disconnect the AC adapter
and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
•
Turn the camera off immediately in the event of malfunction
. Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell com-
ing from the equipment, immediately unplug the AC adapter and remove the camera battery, taking care
to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in fi re or injury. After removing or disconnecting the
power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
•
Do not use in the presence of fl ammable gas
. Operating electronic equipment in the presence of fl ammable gas
could result in explosion or fi re.
•
Do not look at the sun through the lens or the camera viewfi nder
. Viewing the sun or other bright light source
through the lens or viewfi nder could cause permanent visual impairment.
•
Keep out of reach of children
. Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or
other small parts into their mouths.
•
Observe the following precautions when handling the lens and camera
:
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Keep the lens and camera dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fi re or electric shock.
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Do not handle the lens or camera with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in
electric shock.
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Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused into the camera
when the sun is in or close to the frame could cause a fi re.
-
If the lens will not be used for an extended period, attach the front and rear lens caps and store the lens
out of direct sunlight. If left in direct sunlight, the lens could focus the sun’s rays onto fl ammable objects,
causing fi re.
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Parts of the Lens
Parts of the Lens
q
Aperture/mounting index
w
Minimum aperture lock lever
e
Aperture scale
r
Minimum aperture signal post (EE servo coupling post)
t
AF coupling
y
Aperture indexing post
u
Aperture-direct-readout scale
i
CPU contacts
o
Meter coupling ridge
!0
Aperture ring
!1
Tripod collar
!2
Tripod collar lock screw
!3
Tripod collar mounting mark
!4
Focal length mark/tripod collar mounting mark
!5
Focal length scale
!6
Zoom ring
!7
A-M mode index
!8
Macro range indicator (orange)
!9
Depth-of-fi eld indicators
@0
Focus distance indicator
@1
Infrared compensation index (white)
@2
Focus distance
@3
Focus limit switch
@4
A-M mode ring
@5
A-M mode ring release button
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Notices
Notices
• Keep the CPU lens contacts clean and be careful not damage the CPU contacts.
• Do not attach the following accessories directly to the lens: PK-1 or PK-11 auto extension rings, BR-4 auto
rings, or K1 rings (the PK-11A and BR-6 or BR-2A can be used in place of the PK-11 and BR-4, respectively).
Failure to observe this precaution will result in damage to the CPU contacts or other parts of the lens.
Other lens accessories may not be compatible with the camera; be sure to consult the camera manual
before use.
• When the lens is attached to certain models of camera and then mounted on a tripod or monopod,
your fi ngers may inadvertently contact the tripod head the camera is rotated 90° to the right so that the
shutter-release button is at the bottom right corner. The tripod collar prevents this by rotating only coun-
terclockwise; do not attempt to rotate the collar clockwise.
• The lens can not be used with the DX-1 viewfi nder for Nikon F3AF cameras.
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Focus
Focus
This lens supports A-M mode selection. To choose the A-M mode, rotate the A-M mode ring
while pressing the A-M mode ring release button. Select
A
for autofocus and
M
for manual focus.
Autofocus is not supported with close-up attachment lenses; select
M
when using a close-up at-
tachment lens. Note that selecting
M
when the lens is mounted on a Nikon N2020 (sold in the U.
S. A. and Canada only) or F-501 may cause the camera to malfunction.
This lens supports A-M mode selection. To choose the A-M mode, rotate the A-M mode ring while
pressing the A-M mode ring release button. Select
A
when the camera is in autofocus mode; when
the camera is in manual focus mode, select
M
and focus by rotating the focus ring until the image
on the viewfi nder screen is no longer blurred (because the eff ective focal length may vary when
the lens is exposed to extremes of heat or cold, the focus ring is designed to turn slightly past both
M and infi nity). Supported focus modes are shown in the following table (for information on cam-
era focus modes, see the camera manual). Note that selecting
M
when the lens is mounted on a
Nikon N2020 (sold in the U. S. A. and Canada only) or F-501 may cause the camera to malfunction.
Camera
Camera
Lens’A-M ring
Lens’A-M ring
Nikon AF (autofocus)
Nikon AF (autofocus)
Camera Focus mode
Camera Focus mode
Other Nikon camera
Other Nikon camera
(except F3AF)
(except F3AF)
C,S or A
C,S or A
M
M
A
Autofocus
Not usable
Not usable
M
Not usable
Manual focusing
Manual focusing
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Zoom
Zoom
Rotate the zoom ring to adjust the focal length and frame the photograph. For pin-point focus,
focus with the lens at the 200 mm zoom position and then zoom out to the desired focal length.
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The Focus Limit Switch
The Focus Limit Switch
For faster focusing, slide the focus limit switch from
FULL
to
LIMIT
. At short focus distances, select-
ing
LIMIT
will restrict focus to distances in the vicinity of 0.3 m to M, while selecting
LIMIT
at longer
focus distances will restrict focus to positions between approximately 3 m and ∞.
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Macro Photography
Macro Photography
Normally, the lens focuses at distances of from infi nity to 1.8 m, but it can be focused at distances
as short as 1.5 m at any focal length simply by rotating the focus ring past the 1.8 m mark. An
orange line will appear in the focus distance indicator window. At the minimum focus distance
and a focal length of 200 mm, the reproduction ratio is 1 : 5.9, while at 80 mm the reproduction
ratio is 1 : 14.
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The Infrared Compensation Mark
The Infrared Compensation Mark
Focus distance
Focus distance
Compensation angle
Compensation angle
Compensation from distance index line
Compensation from distance index line
(on focus distance scale)
(on focus distance scale)
80 mm
428’
3.39 mm
105 mm
221’
1.78 mm
135 mm
115’
0.95 mm
200 mm
031’
0.39 mm
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The Minimum Aperture Lock Lever (Figure A)
The Minimum Aperture Lock Lever (Figure A)
Lock aperture at f/22 when shooting in programmed auto or shutter-priority auto mode.
1
Rotate the aperture ring to the minimum aperture setting (f/22).
2
Slide the lock lever toward the aperture ring so that the white dot on the lock lever aligns
with the orange dot.
To release the lock, slide the lever in the opposite direction.
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Focusing Screens
Focusing Screens
The cameras in the “Focusing Screens” table support a variety of focusing screens for use with
diff erent lenses or in diff erent situations. The screens listed in the table are suited for use with this
lens.
When using B2/B3, E2/E3, or K2/K3 screens with cameras not listed in this table, refer respectively
to columns B, E, or K.
Screen
Screen
Camera
Camera
EC-B/
EC-B/
EC-E
EC-E
A/L
A/L
B
B
CC
D
D
EE
G1
G1
G2
G2
G3
G3
G4
G4
H1
H1
F6
F5+ DP-30
{
(+0.5)
F5+ DA-30
(+0.5)
{
F4+ DP-20
(-1.0)
F4+ DA-20
{
(-0.5)
F3
{
{
Screen
Screen
Camera
Camera
H2
H2
H3
H3
H4
H4
JJ
K
K
P
P
M
M
R
R
TT
U
U
FF
F6
F5+ DP-30
F5+ DA-30
(+0.5)
F4+ DP-20
F4+ DA-20
F3
{
{
U
: Recommended.
{
:
Vignetting visible in viewfi nder (photographs are not aff ected).
U
:
Split-screen display does not improve focus accuracy.
( ):
Figures in parentheses give the exposure compensation for center-weighted metering. Select
“Other screen” for Custom Setting b6 (“Screen comp.”) when adjusting exposure compensation
for the F6; note that with screens other than B or E, “Other screen” must be selected even when the
value for exposure compensation is 0. Users of the F5 and F4 can adjust exposure compensation
using Custom Setting 18 or the focusing screen exposure compensation dial, respectively; see the
camera manual for details.
Empty cell
: Not suited to use with this lens. Note that type M screens can however be used for photomicrog-
raphy and macro photography at magnifi cations of 1 : 1 or higher.
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Lens Care
Lens Care
• Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To remove smudges and fi ngerprints, apply
a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens-cleaning tissue and clean
from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass with
your fi ngers.
• A lens hood or NC fi lter can be used to protect the front lens element.
• Attach the front and rear caps when the lens is not in use.
• Keep the lens dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
• If the lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry location to prevent mold and rust.
Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls.
• Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp parts made from reinforced plastic.
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Compatible Accessories
Compatible Accessories
• 77 mm screw-on fi lters
• Bayonet Hood HB-7
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Specifi cations
Specifi cations
Focal length
Focal length
80 mm – 200 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Lens construction
Lens construction
16 elements in 11 groups
Angle of view
Angle of view
30° 10
ಿ
– 12° 20
ಿ
Focal length scale
Focal length scale
Graduated in millimeters (80, 105, 135, and 200)
Distance information
Distance information
Output to camera
Zoom
Zoom
Manual zoom using independent zoom ring
Focusing
Focusing
Focus ring
Macro focus
Macro focus
Macro focus is available at all focal lengths; minimum focus distance is
1.5 m; maximum reproduction ratio is 1 : 5.9
Focus distance indicator
Focus distance indicator
Graduated in meters and feet from 1.8 m to infi nity (∞), 1.5 m to 1.8 m in
macro focus mode
Focus limit switch
Focus limit switch
∞–M (1.5 m), ∞–3 m, 2.5 m–M (1.5 m)
Aperture scale
Aperture scale
f/2.8–f/22 on both standard and aperture-direct-readout scales
Minimum aperture lock
Minimum aperture lock
Provided
Infrared compensation indices
Infrared compensation indices
Two white dots are provided at the 80 mm focal length
Diaphragm
Diaphragm
Fully automatic
Metering
Metering
•
CPU/AI cameras
: Full aperture
•
Other cameras
: Minimum aperture
Mount
Mount
Nikon bayonet mount
Filter-attachment size
Filter-attachment size
77 mm
(P = 0.75 mm)
Tripod mount
Tripod mount
Built-in tripod collar rotatable through 290°
Dimensions
Dimensions
Approx. 87 mm maximum diameter × 187 mm
(distance from camera lens mount
fl ange)
; overall length is approx. 195 mm
Weight
Weight
Approx. 1300 g (2.9 lb)
Nikon reserves the right to change the specifi cations of the hardware described in this manual at any time and
without prior notice.
Figure A Minimum aperture lock lever
A
Depth-of-field scale
B
Subject-distance scale
Focal length (mm)
