Nikon 80 200 lens manual focus problems

You can switch to manual focusing via a ring on the lens body. My 80 200mm works flawlessly on my d300 and my d700, but it never focuses right on the d7000. The focus test consisted of leaving the lens cap on, then depressing the shutter release 12 way, which forces the lens to cycle the focus. Manual focus lenses for nikon camera 80 200mm focal. To solve this problem permanently you will have to open the front part of the lens, and put a new double side tape. Nikon cautions there may be some vignetting with the tc14a. Your pictures will be soft and not even that magnified as its not even close to a macro lens. The only things that have been improved in the past 40 years have been to make them smaller, focus closer and zoom. When testing the nikon 200 500mm vr in my lab, i tested focus acquisition speed and reliability at different focal lengths and distances to the target.

So i bought a used nikon 80 200mm lens tworing version and it was working fine when i do manual focus. I read somewhere online that its a common problem with this lens. Nikon ais manual focus camera lenses 80200mm focal for. Diy solution to jammed autofocus on a nikon 80200mm f2. Autofocus is provided, but you can manually override the focus by operating the separate manual focus. Manual focus works fine, but the lens wont autofocus no matter what i do.

The plastic ring is not what broke, it was the spring mechanism under the metal button on the plastic ring. The problem is, to quote nikon, that it may be unable to acquire accurate focus. At longer focusing distances, af performance should be fine. In either manual or auto focus mode the lens wont focus nearer than about the. My front element was loose, so i gently snugged it down about one full turn clockwise and voila, problem solved. When the lens is switched onto auto, the camera doesnt take pictures at all, and on manual. When i turn the manual focus ring, it is very smooth, but again wont focus any closer than 20 ft on the little scale on the lens.

I noticed that several other of my nikon af lenses have a problem. Nikon ais camera lenses for nikon 80200mm focal ebay. Just grab the focus ring at any time for instant manual override. Why is my nikon 18200 lens not focusing at higher focal. My afs 80200 has the problem that it can not focus. Solve stuck focus of afs vr zoomnikkor ed 70200mm f2. Troubleshooting nikon d7000 focus issues and potential. This is a clear design flaw that nikon should be ashmed of. This model is geared towards casual photography enthusiasts with advanced specifications and performance. Ma mode for quick switching between autofocus and manual focus operation. I did not notice similar problems, which shows that the nikon 200.

If you dont have a nikon camera, the nikon 80 200mm f2. I want to share my experience of the back focus problem that i had with my two ring version of the 80 200 2. The problem is independent of the manual focus setting on the camera and on the focus limit control on the lens. Hi all, i just picked up a mint 80 200 for my d90, but i immediately noticed a backfocus issue, apparent even in casual shooting. The lens and camera are better at tracking focus than i am at keeping the subjects in the frame. To reduce the focusing time, the lens is equipped with a. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time. In the past, correcting this problem for telephoto lenses required special optical. In this video you can see how to repair lens nikon 70200mm vr ii afs g ed nikkor with zoom problem stiff movement. I find when i need manual focus it is not because i want to override auto. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Why is my nikon 18 200 lens not focusing at higher focal lengths.

Manual focus lenses for nikon camera 80200mm focal for. I dont think youll have any problems with the nikon on the d7000. Covering portraitlength to medium telephoto focal lengths, the af zoomnikkor 80 200mm f2. In 1985 nikon said its an improved version of their f4. Flicking the lens switch to manual can be done unwittingly and fairly easily, especially if you are in a rush to change lenses. View and download nikon afs zoomnikkor 80 200mm f2. Functional limitations include having to manually focus the lens, shoot in manual. Get the best deals on manual focus lenses for nikon camera 80 200mm focal when you shop the largest online selection at. I hope this little troubleshooting guide helps when you get stuck with focusing. Once in a blue moon my nikon 18200mm wont focus on my d200. Howto fix broken manual focus ring on nikon 80200mm f2. The new dulens apo 85mm f2 manual focus fullframe lens for nikon. Since a good bit of the lens is metal i was a bit surprised to find a plastic ring beneath the grip. Nikon mentions macro on the box and in the instructions because this lens has much closer focusing than nikon s 19821988 manual focus 80 200 2.

If i focus closely, it slams into focus but wont focus further after aiming at a more distant subject. If youre at or near the close focusing distance, use manual focus to achieve critically sharp focus. But then out of nowhere the focus ring clutch doesnt grab on. I noticed that when i switched lenses between the two d7000 bodies. A shining example of superior nikkor optical design, the af zoomnikkor 80 200mm f2. You can switch to manual focusing via a ring on the lens body, and in fact must. How to fix the focus problem in afs vr nikkor 70200mm 1. This camera has focusing problems with all my lenses. The 80 200 has a somewhat documented backfocus problem on newer bodies.

The manual for the 80 400 does not say that the camera or autofocus has to be tuned for this lens, and if i did this i would have to detune when i put the 80 200 back on, so i do not know what that is about. Is it worth it to repair it for this cost or is it wiser to just take it back as is and use it as a manual focus lens until i can save up for new lens in this focal length. Af nikkor lenses work with nikon slrs for optimal performance, even the very latest. Over the course of the next few weeks and months, some of the focus issues returned. If your nikon camera doesnt have autofocus mode, the 80 200mm f2. The 80 200 lens did cost me quite a bit extra and it was quite difficult to find. Get the best deals on nikon ais manual focus camera lenses 80 200mm focal when you shop the largest online selection at. The only problem is the back focusing with some old bodies when shooting on. When the camera service company finetuned and aligned the lenses and bodies, they did that for specific body lens. Specifically, these questions are on front focus back focus problems with lenses, the left af focus point issue found on some nikon. They push the leading edge of lens making in their effort to provide the \glass\ that makes the world\s greatest pictures. I should also note that nikon briefly made an 80200 afs lens that would work fully with. Lcd, video and photo gallery images are for illustrative purposes only.

However, when i try to focus on anything closer than 20 feet, it refuses and screeches at me. Items in condition good and better come with 180 day warranty and free shipping. How to repair lens nikon 70200mm vr ii afs g ed nikkor. The camera is supposed to focus the lens, not me, manual focus.

Some of the newer nikkor lenses can also be used with older manual focus teleconverters with limited compatibility. The afs model of that lens is no longer made by nikon. I checked with other nikon bodies, nikon ed af vr nikkor 80 400mm auto focus is not working. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable. Macro ranges were the marketing rage back in the 1980s, and it stuck even to this 1997 lens. Get the best deals on nikon ais camera lenses for nikon 80 200mm focal when you shop the largest online selection at. I actually havent used it that often, and was just trying to shoot a product shot of another lens. To solve this problem permanently you will have to open the front part of the lens, and put a new double side tape behind the flex cable. Why is my nikon 18 200 lens not focusing at higher focal. As for close up work, the 80 200 is not designed for it, and not corrected for it. View and download nikon ais zoomnikkor ed 80 200mm f2. I will get such a lens in the future but the 80 200 will always be there as an option when it is the only lens.