With this 80200mm lens, you must press a release button and rotate the m a ring between auto and manual focus. Maybe there is any specific suggestion for nikkor 80 200 2. Discussing afm focus switch broken nikon 80200 afd in. Mine nikon 80200 doesnt get infinity focus from 80 to 5 by a tine hair, getting a slightly blur image. I try to do most of my own repairs cleanings, but only do so when i have the proper technical manuals youtube vids. A chrome filter ring, c black filter ring and k rubber coating ai. Diy solution to jammed autofocus on a nikon 80200mm f2. View and download nikon ais zoomnikkor ed 80200mm f2. Maybe there is any specific suggestion for nikkor 802002.
It was barely a year after the debut of the budget model af zoom nikkor 80200mm f4. It looks in great condition, glass is perfect, takes sharp shots, but the manual focusing ring isnt working. Best value nikon lens focus repair parts great deals on. Yesterday here in bangkok, in a place with many shops offering used photo gear and some repair men, i asked if the stiff focus ring of a tele kominar can be fixed. So, it was rather surprising to find the company would offered a new 80200mm f2. This model is geared towards casual photography enthusiasts with advanced specifications and performance. A shining example of superior nikkor optical design, the af zoomnikkor 80 200mm f2. So i bought a used nikon 80 200mm lens two ring version and it was working fine when i do manual focus. A mechanism for meter coupling, that is, to inform the meter in the. I initially dismissed the 80400 as too old, too slow and too expensive. Repairing nikon s 80 400mm vr ernie, if youre close to having the funds for the 70 200, id suggest getting it and a 1.
Nikon nikkor afs 70200 vr lens repair tarkans bored. I use that feature all the time on my 60mm micro and a fair amount of time on my two ring 80200 with the camera in s or c. I really enjoy reading your posts on the repair of nikon manual lenses. And i seriously doubt anyone would want to buy a lens in that condition. Canon ef 70200mm f4 l is manual focus fixed in 5 minute repair duration. So i bought a used nikon 80200mm lens tworing version and it was working fine when i do manual focus.
Manual focus nikon lenses, produced from 1977 until mid 80s, introduced automatic maximum aperture indexing. Discover over 191 of our best selection of nikon 18 105mm repair, iphone screw set, yuxi, focus kit on with top. Solve stuck focus of afs vr zoomnikkor ed 70200mm f2. The good man said yes, easy, took a can of lighter fluid and applied it to letting it run into the slight gap between the barrel and the focus ring, then gave the ring some full turns and wiped off the remaining. Ill show you the actual repair estimate from nikon to fix the cracked am ring on the 80200 f2. Discussing afm focus switch broken nikon 80200 afd.
This 80200 lens, as many have said is brilliant in color. Canon ef 70200mm f4 l is manual focus fixed in 5 minute repair. When in autofocus the focus ring cannot be used to manually focus the lens, you must switch to manual focus to do this. Auto focus lenses and zoom lenses are difficult to open. But then out of nowhere the focus ring clutch doesnt grab on. That invariably means you cannot auto focus with these older but quite useful d lenses.
Repairing nikons 80400mm vr ernie, if youre close to having the funds for the 70200, id suggest getting it and a 1. To solve this problem permanently you will have to open the front part of the lens, and put a new double side tape. It is a very common issue the afs vr zoomnikkor ed 70200mm f2. In its test report on the 80200 nikkor zoom, modern photography magazine described it as the best zoom lens we have ever tested. Short tutorial how to disassemble tripod leg on nikon af 80200 2. This 80 200 lens, as many have said is brilliant in color. Its a professional grade fast constant aperture telephoto zoom lens with autofocus capability. Nikon d 90 manual focus nikon news nikonites nikon. Community forums nikon nikon lenses and optics 80200 afs. Whatever it is, partly due to the emergence of this zoom that made the more practical and affordable zoomnikkor 80 200mm f4.
If its not the ring then it could still be an expensive repair job, best get a few. Fix the loose focus ring on your nikon dx 1855mm vr f3. I read somewhere online that its a common problem with this lens and that it was one of the clips that broke and i just need to super glue it down. Mar 06, 2020 let us take a look at the nikon af nikkor 80 200mm f2. This lens also uses the popular onetouch focusingzoom ring. Nov 12, 2016 nikon 80 200mm ed manual focus ring not working. Nikon retain ownership of the manual and all copies thereof and all related intellectual property rights, and reserves all.
I had it fixed through the nikon usa repair center. So, it was rather surprising to find the company would offered a new 80 200mm f2. In your blog you show the disassembly of the previous version. In order to fix this, it is enough to remove the bottom part and them one or two of those brass shims. This is the model with twist zoom ring, but not afs. Autofocus is provided, but you can manually override the focus by operating the separate manual focus ring while lightly depressing the shutter release button or the af start af. Nikon d600 has not enough power to drive af 802002.
With this 80 200mm lens, you must press a release button and rotate the m a ring between auto and manual focus. Ill show you the actual repair estimate from nikon to fix the cracked am ring on the 80 200 f2. Page pronea s nikon af cameras except for f3af other nikon cameras except for f3af autofocus with manual override set the focus mode switch fig. Apr 22, 2008 34 thoughts on nikon nikkor afs 70200 vr lens repair dejan smaic 1, october 2015 at 10. The am mode switch allows switching either to autofocus or manual focus. Optically, it is incredibly good, bettering many performances of good single focal length lenses. View and download nikon ais zoomnikkor ed 80 200mm f2. Handling is good but not as great as nikon mf lenses. How to fix the stuck focus, without fully disassemble the lens afs. I can remove the shim and change it easily to manual mode when i.
D5200, d3200 do not have a builtin autofocusing motor. It was barely a year after the debut of the budget model af zoom nikkor 80 200mm f4. If youre looking for a compact, versatile telephoto zoom lens that handles portraiture as well as it handles longdistance wildlife and action photography, look no further than the af vr zoomnikkor 80400mm f4. Images taken with the various versions of the nikon 80200mm f2. They prefer to invest their idle time to talk or hang out. Since then the am ring wouldnt positively engage in either position. Nikon manual ring 200 as docx, manual ring nikon 200 80 focus repair as pptx nikon 80 200 manual focus ring repair how easy reading concept can improve to be an effective person. At 200 focus perfectly with nice and sharp image, both on my f3 and sony a7. How to change rubber zoom or focusing rings on nikon 80200. When the lens is switched onto auto, the camera doesnt take pictures at all, and on manual it needs to be focused manually obviously. Nikon d 90 manual focus not sure if i got this right but you adjust zoom the lens by turning the aperture ring on the barrel of the lens. Mar 10, 2007 images taken with the various versions of the nikon 80200mm f2.
Dec 28, 2016 i really enjoy reading your posts on the repair of nikon manual lenses. Its a great choice for any manualfocus nikon, and also works great with all of nikons fullframe digital cameras. All images displayed in this group should be tagged with nikon and 80. But when i rotate the am ring to m the manual focus ring does not positively engage the focus mechanism. A shining example of superior nikkor optical design, the af zoomnikkor 80200mm f2. I think my afm focus switch is broken on my nikon 80200 afd. Nikon 80 200mm ed manual focus ring not working youtube.
Sometimes i need to rotate it to its limits to get it to engage. The good man said yes, easy, took a can of lighter fluid and applied it to letting it run into the slight gap between the barrel and the focus ring, then gave the ring. These download 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 operation manual for our products manual. Afs please note that this group is not for the 70200mm f2. Howto fix broken manual focus ring on nikon 80200mm f2. I use that feature all the time on my 60mm micro and a fair amount of time on my two ring 80 200 with the camera in s or c. The helicoids are also the source of frustration and the root cause for. Just check that the focus ring can move all the way from near end to infinity. If that was so, why do they put the manual control on the lenses. It also retains the onetouch focusing ring that also serves as the zoom ring from the older lens, i call these pumper zooms because of this. Helicoids are a thing of the past for the af autofocus generation but for connoisseurs like us who enjoy and appreciate older or current manual focus lenses, the helicoid is the soul of the lens when it comes to focusing because this is the one thing that affects us the most as we turn the focus ring left and right. This manual focus nikkor zoom has remained in production for quite a while because the first af equivalent, afzoom nikkor f2.
I was wondering if you could help me on the zoomnikkor 80 200 f4. Community forums nikon nikon lenses and optics 80 200 afs. When in manual mode operation of the lens is loaded to achieve the same feel as when using a manual focus lens by providing some resistance. To fix the problem you will need some lighter fluid on a cotton bud to. Images taken with the various versions of the nikon 80 200mm f2. Then by holding down the shutter release button the autofocus takes over and you will see a green light in the view finder or hear a chirp when the one of the autofocus points seen in the.