Nikon AF NIKKOR 80-200mm f/2.8 ED Macro Autofocus Lens Review

The Nikon AF NIKKOR 80-200mm f/2.8 ED Macro is a classic telephoto zoom from Nikon's film-era lineup, now available used from KEH in excellent condition. This lens offers a versatile focal range and a fast constant f/2.8 aperture, making it suitable for portraits, events, and wildlife work where subject isolation and low-light performance matter. The ED glass helps control chromatic aberration, and the macro designation indicates closer-than-normal focusing, though not true 1:1 reproduction.

As a legacy autofocus design, this lens uses a screw-drive AF motor, so it requires a camera body with a built-in motor to autofocus. It remains compatible with modern Nikon F-mount DSLRs, though photographers using entry-level bodies without an AF motor will need to focus manually. The 77mm filter thread is standard for this class. At this price point, it represents an affordable entry into fast telephoto zoom territory for Nikon shooters willing to work with older optics.