Aug
27
Aug
08
Brand: Nikon
Model: 1996
Model: 1996
Product Description:
Kit includes:
♦ 1) Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D VR AF ED Zoom-Nikkor Lens
♦ 2) Hoya 77mm HMC UV Digital Multi-Coated Filter
♦ 3) CapKeeper 2 Lens Cap Strap
♦ 4) Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit
The Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Autofocus VR Zoom-Nikkor lens boasts a 5X high-power zoom and an innovative Vibration Reduction (VR) system. It allows handheld super telephoto zoom shooting at dusk, at night, and even in poorly lit interiors. The lens' VR system minimizes image blur caused by camera shake, and offers the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed three stops (eight times) faster. The lens offers a natural viewfinder image even during VR operation and also detects automatically when the photographer pans. This exciting new Nikkor is ideal for candid portrait, sports photography and more.
The Hoya HMC Ultraviolet UV Glass Filter is a multi-purpose, fine-weather filter that is designed to optimize the photography experience of the digital SLR user. UV filters, absorb ultraviolet rays that often make outdoor photographs hazy and indistinct, and should be constantly fitted to a lens to provide improved clarity and color balance, as well as to provide protection to your lens.
Keep your lens cap securely attached to your lens with the convenient, simple-to-use CapKeeper. Never lose a lens cap again!
This 6-piece cleaning kit contains everything you'll ever need to properly clean your lenses, including a Hurricane Air Blower, Lens Cleaning Tissues, Lens Cloth, Lens Cleaning Liquid, Brush and Cotton Swabs.
Features:
- KIT INCLUDES 4 PRODUCTS All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties:
- <#1> Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D VR AF ED Zoom-Nikkor LensPLUS+
- <#2> Hoya 77mm HMC UV Digital Multi-Coated Filter +
- <#3> CapKeeper 2 Lens Cap Strap +
- <#4> Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit
Available at Amazon
Lowest New Price: USD 1799.95
Lowest New Price: USD 1799.95
Jul
30
Brand: Nikon
Model: 1996
Model: 1996
Product Description:
Kit includes:
♦ 1) Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D VR AF ED Zoom-Nikkor Lens
♦ 2) Hoya 77mm HMC UV Digital Multi-Coated Filter
♦ 3) CapKeeper 2 Lens Cap Strap
♦ 4) Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit
The Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Autofocus VR Zoom-Nikkor lens boasts a 5X high-power zoom and an innovative Vibration Reduction (VR) system. It allows handheld super telephoto zoom shooting at dusk, at night, and even in poorly lit interiors. The lens' VR system minimizes image blur caused by camera shake, and offers the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed three stops (eight times) faster. The lens offers a natural viewfinder image even during VR operation and also detects automatically when the photographer pans. This exciting new Nikkor is ideal for candid portrait, sports photography and more.
The Hoya HMC Ultraviolet UV Glass Filter is a multi-purpose, fine-weather filter that is designed to optimize the photography experience of the digital SLR user. UV filters, absorb ultraviolet rays that often make outdoor photographs hazy and indistinct, and should be constantly fitted to a lens to provide improved clarity and color balance, as well as to provide protection to your lens.
Keep your lens cap securely attached to your lens with the convenient, simple-to-use CapKeeper. Never lose a lens cap again!
This 6-piece cleaning kit contains everything you'll ever need to properly clean your lenses, including a Hurricane Air Blower, Lens Cleaning Tissues, Lens Cloth, Lens Cleaning Liquid, Brush and Cotton Swabs.
Features:
- KIT INCLUDES 4 PRODUCTS All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties:
- <#1> Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D VR AF ED Zoom-Nikkor LensPLUS+
- <#2> Hoya 77mm HMC UV Digital Multi-Coated Filter +
- <#3> CapKeeper 2 Lens Cap Strap +
- <#4> Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit
Available at Amazon
Lowest New Price: USD 1799.95
Lowest New Price: USD 1799.95
Mar
22
Brand: Nikon
Model: 1996
Model: 1996
Product Description:
Kit includes:
♦ 1) Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D VR AF ED Zoom-Nikkor Lens
♦ 2) Hoya 77mm HMC UV Digital Multi-Coated Filter
♦ 3) CapKeeper 2 Lens Cap Strap
♦ 4) Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit
The Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Autofocus VR Zoom-Nikkor lens boasts a 5X high-power zoom and an innovative Vibration Reduction (VR) system. It allows handheld super telephoto zoom shooting at dusk, at night, and even in poorly lit interiors. The lens' VR system minimizes image blur caused by camera shake, and offers the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed three stops (eight times) faster. The lens offers a natural viewfinder image even during VR operation and also detects automatically when the photographer pans. This exciting new Nikkor is ideal for candid portrait, sports photography and more.
The Hoya HMC Ultraviolet UV Glass Filter is a multi-purpose, fine-weather filter that is designed to optimize the photography experience of the digital SLR user. UV filters, absorb ultraviolet rays that often make outdoor photographs hazy and indistinct, and should be constantly fitted to a lens to provide improved clarity and color balance, as well as to provide protection to your lens.
Keep your lens cap securely attached to your lens with the convenient, simple-to-use CapKeeper. Never lose a lens cap again!
This 6-piece cleaning kit contains everything you'll ever need to properly clean your lenses, including a Hurricane Air Blower, Lens Cleaning Tissues, Lens Cloth, Lens Cleaning Liquid, Brush and Cotton Swabs.
Features:
- KIT INCLUDES 4 PRODUCTS All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties:
- <#1> Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D VR AF ED Zoom-Nikkor LensPLUS+
- <#2> Hoya 77mm HMC UV Digital Multi-Coated Filter +
- <#3> CapKeeper 2 Lens Cap Strap +
- <#4> Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit
Available at Amazon
Lowest New Price: USD 1799.95
Lowest New Price: USD 1799.95
Jan
12
Brand: Nikon
Model: 1996
Model: 1996
Product Description:
Kit includes:
♦ 1) Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D VR AF ED Zoom-Nikkor Lens
♦ 2) Hoya 77mm HMC UV Digital Multi-Coated Filter
♦ 3) CapKeeper 2 Lens Cap Strap
♦ 4) Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit
The Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Autofocus VR Zoom-Nikkor lens boasts a 5X high-power zoom and an innovative Vibration Reduction (VR) system. It allows handheld super telephoto zoom shooting at dusk, at night, and even in poorly lit interiors. The lens' VR system minimizes image blur caused by camera shake, and offers the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed three stops (eight times) faster. The lens offers a natural viewfinder image even during VR operation and also detects automatically when the photographer pans. This exciting new Nikkor is ideal for candid portrait, sports photography and more.
The Hoya HMC Ultraviolet UV Glass Filter is a multi-purpose, fine-weather filter that is designed to optimize the photography experience of the digital SLR user. UV filters, absorb ultraviolet rays that often make outdoor photographs hazy and indistinct, and should be constantly fitted to a lens to provide improved clarity and color balance, as well as to provide protection to your lens.
Keep your lens cap securely attached to your lens with the convenient, simple-to-use CapKeeper. Never lose a lens cap again!
This 6-piece cleaning kit contains everything you'll ever need to properly clean your lenses, including a Hurricane Air Blower, Lens Cleaning Tissues, Lens Cloth, Lens Cleaning Liquid, Brush and Cotton Swabs.
Features:
- KIT INCLUDES 4 PRODUCTS All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties:
- <#1> Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D VR AF ED Zoom-Nikkor LensPLUS+
- <#2> Hoya 77mm HMC UV Digital Multi-Coated Filter +
- <#3> CapKeeper 2 Lens Cap Strap +
- <#4> Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit
Available at Amazon
Lowest New Price: USD 1799.95
Lowest New Price: USD 1799.95
Dec
30
Brand: Nikon
Model: 1996
Model: 1996
Product Description:
Kit includes:
♦ 1) Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D VR AF ED Zoom-Nikkor Lens
♦ 2) Hoya 77mm HMC UV Digital Multi-Coated Filter
♦ 3) CapKeeper 2 Lens Cap Strap
♦ 4) Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit
The Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Autofocus VR Zoom-Nikkor lens boasts a 5X high-power zoom and an innovative Vibration Reduction (VR) system. It allows handheld super telephoto zoom shooting at dusk, at night, and even in poorly lit interiors. The lens' VR system minimizes image blur caused by camera shake, and offers the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed three stops (eight times) faster. The lens offers a natural viewfinder image even during VR operation and also detects automatically when the photographer pans. This exciting new Nikkor is ideal for candid portrait, sports photography and more.
The Hoya HMC Ultraviolet UV Glass Filter is a multi-purpose, fine-weather filter that is designed to optimize the photography experience of the digital SLR user. UV filters, absorb ultraviolet rays that often make outdoor photographs hazy and indistinct, and should be constantly fitted to a lens to provide improved clarity and color balance, as well as to provide protection to your lens.
Keep your lens cap securely attached to your lens with the convenient, simple-to-use CapKeeper. Never lose a lens cap again!
This 6-piece cleaning kit contains everything you'll ever need to properly clean your lenses, including a Hurricane Air Blower, Lens Cleaning Tissues, Lens Cloth, Lens Cleaning Liquid, Brush and Cotton Swabs.
Features:
- KIT INCLUDES 4 PRODUCTS All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties:
- <#1> Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D VR AF ED Zoom-Nikkor LensPLUS+
- <#2> Hoya 77mm HMC UV Digital Multi-Coated Filter +
- <#3> CapKeeper 2 Lens Cap Strap +
- <#4> Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit
Available at Amazon
Lowest New Price: USD 1799.95
Lowest New Price: USD 1799.95
Dec
27
I wanted a lens over 200mm for my arsenal and unfortunately, if you stick with the Nikon brand, there aren't too many options. I chose the 80-400, but I have to say that it's the one Nikon lens purchase I've had the most trouble getting excited over. Not that it isn't a great product - it is - it's just that it seemed like a step back in time since this lens hasn't kept up with the features of Nikon's phenomenally good pro lenses throughout the rest of the product line. In the end, I felt like the choice was to "settle" for this product, or spend several times more money on (say) the excellent 200-400 zoom instead. Or, I suppose you could wait for the next upgrade, but I've already been waiting a few years with no result.
The lens itself is large and heavy, somewhat "thicker" than say, a 70-200 2.8 - but not by a huge amount. It feels balanced on any of Nikon's larger cameras, but it is quite a handful. Unlike some, I find the tripod collar adequate, although I understand many recommend the Kirk collar as an important upgrade. Honestly, I tend to hand-hold the lens more often than not, so I usually have the tripod collar removed altogether. I find it's large enough to get in the way of where I'd naturally want to put my hands. The other comment on construction quality is that it really looks like a "legacy" product. Not being an AFS focusing system, it sports that old "M/A" focus control, and it also still has a manual aperture selector. Which isn't to say that it's not a high quality lens - it is, it's just showing its age. Otherwise, the controls operate smoothly and it does feel to be built to last.
From an optical point of view, I found the lens to perform better than I expected. At both extremes (80 and 400), I notice photos are a little soft in the corners with the lens wide open, but if you use f/8 or smaller, results are uniformly sharp corner to corner (this is only really noticeable on an FX sensor...DX cameras are very good even wide open). Contrast and color are also good, and images generally have that "pop" you get from any top quality lens. I have the latest 70-200 2.8 lens, and at 200mm, I'd say that images from the 80-400 are nearly - but not quite - as good overall. The 80-400 is slightly less contrasty, making some shots appear a little "flat", and the 80-400 also seems slightly more prone to flare when pointed in the direction of a bright light source.
I find the VR system works well, and with the lens zoomed out to 400mm, I can usually get sharp results with shutter speeds in the vicinity of 1/100 second, maybe a little less.
As everyone else points out, the autofocus system is somewhat slow and noisy if you're used to AFS lenses. At longer focal lengths in darker spots, it also tends to hunt. I've learned to simply switch off the autofocus and use the manual controls in these situations.
Overall, I guess I'm happy with this lens, but this is one of those lenses that I'll be looking to upgrade as soon as Nikon comes out with an AFS version that's hopefully about a stop faster and not triple the price.
Product Description:
RE)NIKON 80-400MM F4.5-5.6D VR(1996)
RE)NIKON 80-400MM F4.5-5.6D VR(1996)
Features:
- Compact, lightweight 5x telephoto zoom lens
- Vibration Reduction operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed three stops faster
- VR automatically detected during panning operation
- Three ED glass elements ensure superior optical performance
- Nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD .0
Lowest Used Price: USD 999.00
Lowest Refurbished Price: USD 1529.00
List Price: USD .0
Lowest Used Price: USD 999.00
Lowest Refurbished Price: USD 1529.00
Aug
08
Product Description:
AF VR Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED (5.0x). # VR operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 3 stops (eight times) faster* # Vibration Reduction for the viewfinder is cancelable to conserve battery power # Panning is automatically detected # Three ED glass elements ensure superior optical performance # Nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements. VR operation works with the Nikon F6 F5 F100 F80 F75 F65 D3 D700 D2-series D1-series D300 D200 D100 D90 D80 D70-series D60 D50 and D40-series.
AF VR Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED (5.0x). # VR operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 3 stops (eight times) faster* # Vibration Reduction for the viewfinder is cancelable to conserve battery power # Panning is automatically detected # Three ED glass elements ensure superior optical performance # Nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements. VR operation works with the Nikon F6 F5 F100 F80 F75 F65 D3 D700 D2-series D1-series D300 D200 D100 D90 D80 D70-series D60 D50 and D40-series.
Features:
- Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Autofocus VR Zoom Nikkor Lens
- Brand New Nikon USA with Nikon 5 Year Warranty*
- PLUS 3 Piece 77mm Filter Kit Includes: UV, Circular Polarizer and Flourescent Filter and Hard Case
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD 2219.99
List Price: USD 2219.99
Jan
07
I wanted a lens over 200mm for my arsenal and unfortunately, if you stick with the Nikon brand, there aren't too many options. I chose the 80-400, but I have to say that it's the one Nikon lens purchase I've had the most trouble getting excited over. Not that it isn't a great product - it is - it's just that it seemed like a step back in time since this lens hasn't kept up with the features of Nikon's phenomenally good pro lenses throughout the rest of the product line. In the end, I felt like the choice was to "settle" for this product, or spend several times more money on (say) the excellent 200-400 zoom instead. Or, I suppose you could wait for the next upgrade, but I've already been waiting a few years with no result.
The lens itself is large and heavy, somewhat "thicker" than say, a 70-200 2.8 - but not by a huge amount. It feels balanced on any of Nikon's larger cameras, but it is quite a handful. Unlike some, I find the tripod collar adequate, although I understand many recommend the Kirk collar as an important upgrade. Honestly, I tend to hand-hold the lens more often than not, so I usually have the tripod collar removed altogether. I find it's large enough to get in the way of where I'd naturally want to put my hands. The other comment on construction quality is that it really looks like a "legacy" product. Not being an AFS focusing system, it sports that old "M/A" focus control, and it also still has a manual aperture selector. Which isn't to say that it's not a high quality lens - it is, it's just showing its age. Otherwise, the controls operate smoothly and it does feel to be built to last.
From an optical point of view, I found the lens to perform better than I expected. At both extremes (80 and 400), I notice photos are a little soft in the corners with the lens wide open, but if you use f/8 or smaller, results are uniformly sharp corner to corner (this is only really noticeable on an FX sensor...DX cameras are very good even wide open). Contrast and color are also good, and images generally have that "pop" you get from any top quality lens. I have the latest 70-200 2.8 lens, and at 200mm, I'd say that images from the 80-400 are nearly - but not quite - as good overall. The 80-400 is slightly less contrasty, making some shots appear a little "flat", and the 80-400 also seems slightly more prone to flare when pointed in the direction of a bright light source.
I find the VR system works well, and with the lens zoomed out to 400mm, I can usually get sharp results with shutter speeds in the vicinity of 1/100 second, maybe a little less.
As everyone else points out, the autofocus system is somewhat slow and noisy if you're used to AFS lenses. At longer focal lengths in darker spots, it also tends to hunt. I've learned to simply switch off the autofocus and use the manual controls in these situations.
Overall, I guess I'm happy with this lens, but this is one of those lenses that I'll be looking to upgrade as soon as Nikon comes out with an AFS version that's hopefully about a stop faster and not triple the price.
Product Description:
RE)NIKON 80-400MM F4.5-5.6D VR(1996)
RE)NIKON 80-400MM F4.5-5.6D VR(1996)
Features:
- Compact, lightweight 5x telephoto zoom lens
- Vibration Reduction operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed three stops faster
- VR automatically detected during panning operation
- Three ED glass elements ensure superior optical performance
- Nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements
Available at Amazon
List Price: USD .0
Lowest Used Price: USD 999.00
Lowest Refurbished Price: USD 1529.00
List Price: USD .0
Lowest Used Price: USD 999.00
Lowest Refurbished Price: USD 1529.00