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mastazeko
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 Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 3:57 pm Post subject: Nikon 80-200mm f4.5 AI |
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mastazeko wrote:
Got this lens for 57€ from the bay. Body looks good, optics are fungi and scratch free so overall looks very good. I still need to test it though.
What bothers me is loose zoom. Loose badly! Almost dancing all around 
Is there anyway to fix it? Or should I just get used to it?
Thank You
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cooltouch
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cooltouch wrote:
I have one of these zooms. It is very common for the zoom collar to be loose, in fact the 80-200mm f/4.5 is well known for having a loose zoom collar. Mine does. I bought it about 20 years ago and I just don't worry about it. It is possible to have the collar tightened up so it doesn't slip so much, but I've just never felt the need.
It's a great zoom, one of Nikon's best. If it's in nice cosmetic condition, free of fungus, etc., then I'd say that 57 euros is a good price.
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NikonD
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| Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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NikonD wrote:
this lens is great even with the loose zoom... try it with nikon PK13  |
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Arninetyes
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| Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 3:53 am Post subject: |
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Arninetyes wrote:
I have one of these also. Very nice lens. It's very sharp, especially for a zoom of its vintage. Contrast is pretty good, but not up to primes of the day.
The loose zoom ring is not a problem unless you use a tripod and aim the camera other than level. Since you have to keep your hand on it anyway to focus, in operation, it really does become a non-issue. |
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cooltouch
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| Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 4:14 am Post subject: |
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cooltouch wrote:
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The loose zoom ring is not a problem unless you use a tripod and aim the camera other than level. Since you have to keep your hand on it anyway to focus, in operation, it really does become a non-issue. |
Or if you really do need to do hands-free photography, use a wide rubber band that can bridge the collar and the tube, or a piece of tape. Works for me. 
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mastazeko
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mastazeko wrote:
Thx guys. Well I tried it hand-held yesterday and it's not that bad.
@Roman- do You have some samples with PK 13?
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Arninetyes
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Arninetyes wrote:
I have a 75-150 with a zoom ring that is even looser. I "tightened" it up by putting a piece of embossing tape just under the ring--it adds just enough friction to make using it a bit more pleasant. |
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NikonD
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NikonD wrote:
| mastazeko wrote: |
Thx guys. Well I tried it hand-held yesterday and it's not that bad.
@Roman- do You have some samples with PK 13? |
here you go...
first @ f5.6 second and third @ f8
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mastazeko
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mastazeko wrote:
Thx Roman. Nice samples.
Haven't tried macro yet. Are these handheld shots or do you need tripod when working with extension tubes?
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NikonD
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NikonD wrote:
handheld... I've had lots of light  |
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Arninetyes wrote:
...or, a tripod with less than lots-of-light!  |
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gaeger wrote:
VERY nice!
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