Nikon Nikkor
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Better wide angle 80 mm vs 180 mm
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 2.2x better wide angle
More zoom 2.5x vs 1x
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 2.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 200 mm vs 180 mm
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 More than 10% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Shorter 145 mm vs 193 mm
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 More than 20% shorter
Lighter 0.8 kg vs 1.3 kg
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 More than 40% lighter
Slightly cheaper $749.00 vs $999.00
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 The best price we've seen is $250 cheaper (around 30% less)
Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF Learn more about
the Nikon 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Magnification Poor magnification Help
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED:1:7.1 (0.1x)
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF:1:6.6 (0.2x)

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED:$999.00
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF:$749.00
Weight Light weight Help
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED:1.3 kg
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF:0.8 kg
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/22

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Length Is longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Sports lens

$769
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Length Is longer
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$799
Magnification Has better macro
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF

Wildlife lens

$120
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Macro lens

$899
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Wildlife lens

$180
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Significantly shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M

Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M

Low light lens

$3,995
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Olympus 150mm f/2 ED

Olympus 150mm f/2 ED

Sports lens

$2,499
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier
Compare the 150mm f/2 ED vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

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