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

Focal length: 80–200 mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Weight: 1300 g
Filter diameter: 77 mm
Min. focus distance: 150 cm
Length: 187 mm

At a Glance

This telephoto zoom for full-frame Nikon F keeps a constant f/2.8 across its whole 80-200 mm range. The wide aperture stays the same while zooming, so exposure settings do not change. It suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits. The lens weighs 1.3 kg and focuses down to 1.5 m.

Good for

Sports
Wildlife
Events
Portraits

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length: 80 mm
Max. focal length: 200 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom): f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom): f/2.8
Min. aperture: f/22
Elements: 16
Groups: 11
Weight: 1,300 g (2.87 lb)
Filter diameter: 77 mm
Min. focus distance: 150 cm (59.06 in)
Length: 187 mm (7.36 in)
Diameter: 87 mm (3.43 in)

Manufacturer data: nikonusa.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Nikon AF-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED fit?

The Nikon AF-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 120-300 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:: Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:: Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.