Used Nikon 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF Nikkor Lens

2019-10-11T16:29:12

Fine lens, don't waste your time and effort with the free "goodies". These filters are only good for the landfill.

ROBERT N.

2019-07-31T20:00:00

180mm 2.8 ultra light long sport lens ever. Super fast Af on D4s (if you are testing, you have to set focus tracking off otherwise even 300mm 2.8 will not perform well ) Perfect color and image quality. Perfect sharpness as 300 f4d and 300 2.8 If you are portraits or sport photographer this lens must be your first lens (used only under 300 usd ) any 70-200 lens not faster or better image quality then this lens. I am a professional marathon photographer taking 30 000 + photos every month. If you need light set buy this lens . if you can use heavy lens buy 300 f4d or 2 times heavy 300 2.8dII all are perfect lenses. but 180mm 2.8 easy to carry professional sport lens ever.

cesurozkurt

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2018-12-10T08:35:03

In the aggregate the 180mm f2.8 is outstanding. Excellent build quality and stunning image quality. My only regret is not purchasing this lens sooner.

MYLES D.

2018-11-14T15:09:24

The title says it all. I thought my old AIS version was the best glass I own. I was wrong, This version is incredible!

ROBERT N.

2018-01-10T16:06:06

I haven't use this lens yet but if it's like the older model, it should be great. I got some excellent film images with the non cpu lens.

Daniel N.

2018-01-01T19:00:00

I have the 180 f2,8 ed for years its stil amazing it does evrything you wish for if you think the 80 200 f2,8 is better ques again it is the little brother and a good lens but nothing more use this the right way and its like a magic wand.

Lowepro

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2017-04-11T20:00:00

Back in the film days I always wanted a 300 f/2.8 lens, but they were close to three grand even then and over five grand now. Now through the magic of DX format in my Nikon D7000 I can have close to one for about a fifth of the price in the 180 f/2.8 lens. Well, it’s a 270 mm given the conversion factor, but close enough. They don’t make lenses like this anymore, oh wait they do as this one is still in production. I recommend that you get one before they ruin it with an upgrade, but an upgrade would make it lighter and include VR as well as increasing the price by at least five hundred bucks. It is a bit heavy to carry around all day, but I do curls with the camera as I walk and you should see my biceps. Seriously, it is easy to grip and get a nice handheld shot. Focus-AF is pretty quick and quite accurate, I was even able to get quite a few bird in flight pictures. The lens is easy to manually focus as well. Pictures are tack sharp, provided the shutter speed is fast enough. It is a bit soft when shooting into a back-lit scene, such as a sunrise, but there is no flare or ghosting (like getting an extra sun in the shot).

foodwriter

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2017-03-25T20:00:00

AH MAY ZING. This is the stuff that legends are made of. Simply a superb lens. Good enough to be used wide open. Works well on both AF and manual focus bodies. Well balanced too. Zero regrets having bought this lens.

NikonNate

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2016-11-04T16:47:42

This lens is, simply put, the single most underrated and underappreciated lens in Nikon's lineup.. It is tack sharp wide open even on the D810 36mpx beast, and only gets sharper from there. The color and bokeh rendition on this thing is simply amazing.

TODD D.

2016-04-26T17:52:25

Lens is great on my D750. Accessories are just so-so, but I didn't have to pay any additional money, so that is okay by me.

James L.

2014-08-20T21:00:00

This lens is great. I use it on a D7100 and found that it seems the sharpest at f/4-f/8. f/2.8 has a tiny bit of CA but it's easy to fix in Lightroom. Since I got this lens, I haven't taken it off of my camera. My 18-200mm is gathering dust now, unless I need the wide end of the lens. This is a very solid lens and I'm not sure why it isn't more well-known. I got my lens used for $550 and you couldn't tell that it had been used before. On the Nikon website, this lens sells for $1000, so I like to think I got a great deal on this!

LUKE

2014-02-12T19:00:00

I've had this lens for a few years; bought it from another pro who's been borrowing it from me ever since. Sharp, clear, lightweight with great bokeh, the well-balanced Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED is one prime lens that regularly goes with me on all assignments. Packs easily with the hard case. I photograph motorsports and this one's perfect for drag racing shots on the start line. Love it!

MsTakin

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2013-03-01T19:00:00

Over the years I have owned several "Portrait" lenses ranging from 85mm f1.4 to 150mm Medium format ones from a well known German manufacture on a well known Swedish camera . All great lenses. However, I have never used a lens that is as good when used wide open. I worked for years professionally often needing images in the 30 x 40 inch range for retail display. This lens along with Kodachrome 25 was always my first choice. Out of the thousands of images this lens has produced, I would estimate about 95 percent of them were taken a f2.8, it is just that good.

The F.

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2012-07-23T21:00:00

This lens is one of Nikon's best kept secrets. The 180mm is a light-weight (and considerably less expensive) alternative to one of Nikon's 2.8 zooms. If you don't mind sneaker-zooming, it's an amazing piece of glass. At 28.6 oz, it's extremely sharp and easy to handle (Nikon's 2.8 zooms weigh about 54 oz in comparison.) It's also rugged. The slide out incorporated hood is awesome - no fumbling around in your camera bag - it's instantly available when you need it (one less thing to carry, or worry about losing.) I find the smaller/narrower barrel size is also more comfortable in my hands. I can shoot this lens at 1/125 sec handheld with consistantly great results, breaking the 1.5x your focal length rule on a regular basis. Attached a theater shot below done at 1/40 sec, which is seriously pushing the envelope for a lens so long. Bought mine used at least five years ago, and it is still performing flawlessly. For years I have considered ordering one of Nikon's 2.8 telephoto zooms, but worried about how they'll measure up in comparison - especially in terms of speed of focus and sharpness. Also concerned about the added AF-S (Silent Wave Motor) feature on the zooms - I've heard they break. May just have to stick with the 180mm and it's phenomenal output.

MARYANNE S.

2012-04-15T21:00:00

This is one of those legendary Nikon lenses. It is a great, general purpose medium telephoto.

Preston

2011-12-04T19:00:00

I went with the Sigma 50-150 2.8 which is no longer available but the 180 was sharper.

George L.

2011-11-25T19:00:00

I could have given this lens six stars it is that good Excellent 20 years ago when I bought it and excellent today even at full aperture it is needle sharp with superb bokeh.

Vincent

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2011-09-22T20:00:00

have owned this lens since 1990. I wasn't using it much, and was considering selling it, as I have a Nikon 70-200 VR1 and 135mm AF-DC. I am on a trip to China and Cambodia, and decided not to take the 70-200 that I normally use with my D2Xs. The weight of three camera bodies and 5 lenses, plus a laptop was a bit much! So, I took the 180mm F2.8 to use with my D3S and D3. I could not be happier, as the photos are brilliant. The lens has excellent bokeh. Looks like my 70-200 may be resting in the bag at home, a lot more now.

Gearsau

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2011-09-03T21:00:00

Very underrated lens. Fast: 2.8 and not at all heavy. Doesn't need a tripod collar. Goes well with a few other primes to make a better package than several zooms would. 20mm f2.8 and 85mm f1.4 and this are a great combination.

M M.

2011-05-29T20:00:00

I bought my first AF 180 f/2.8 a few years ago to use on my D50 and have been using it ever since on every other Nikon DSLR that I have bought through the years. This is simply one of those lenses that is unique in all respects. Sharp wide-open, great color, bokeh, just the right amount of contrast, etc.. It works well on every camera that I've ever tired it on and it's my favorite lens for going out to shoot with one camera and one lens. I liked it so much, I even bought the newer AF 180 f/2.8D version. The same great lens and two lenses that will stay with me always.

padavid

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2011-04-15T20:00:00

In my opion, Nikon's best kept secret! This is probably one of my favorite Nikkor lenses. It is light weight, has a built in lens hood, and is crystal clear and very, very sharp. It is very versatile and I use it for telephoto as well as close-up / macro work. I normally shoot hand held, and you can get some remarkable close-up shots from as far away as 5 feet from the subject. It works equally well with DX & FX cameras. I use it with my D3, D200, and F100 cameras for both digital and film work. It is very affordable for most budgets and is a joy to work with! The AF NIKKOR 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED lens is my choice for clarity and detail!

BDC P.

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2011-04-13T20:00:00

This is my favorite lens. So many photographers opt for a Zoom Lens in the telephoto range. They will frame their portrait from wherever they are standing. Usually from ten to fifteen feet away. The 180 forces you to walk away. The image you get with the 180 wide open is a revelation. And because you are so far away your subjects tend to not be aware they are being photographed. It is smaller and lighter than the 70-200 2.8 lens. Makes it easier to fame and hold steady.

Nikon Y.

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2011-04-13T20:00:00

This is a great lens for those situations where you wish there was just a little more light, concerts, sports etc. Very easy to handhold, and tack sharp, though it does get a bit better stopped down to 4 or 5.6 This is one of my favorite lenses for walking around and shooting non posed subjects. I have used it on both film and digital, and the results are superb.

jjw45

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2011-04-13T20:00:00

Very sharp, even wide open. Amazing Bokeh. Great contrast and saturation. Use of lens hood cover helps eliminate flare. I shoot this in all lighing conditions wide open; and love the results. I've been using this lens professionally for about ten years. I would never sell this lens. Can be used in full frame or cropped cameras. Cropped it makes a beautiful lens close to 300mm at a fraction of the cost.

Hunkadore

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2011-04-13T20:00:00

Even though this product has been around for quite long, i am very happy for the result and the price. Could not wait for Nano version of this lens, it must be good.

Hero K.

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2011-04-13T20:00:00

I love using this lens in situations where some outreach in low light is required; It is fast and optically one of the best Nikkors I own. Aside from the usual benefits of fast lenses such as bright viewfinder images, its sharpness is just great at the wider apertures. A little large for general carry but a lens I like to have with me everywhere I go. Fantastic for public events, kids sports and even portraiture.

Fotoloco

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2010-12-24T19:00:00

Bought this lens as a compact, light-weight travel lens when the 80-200 would be too big and heavy. It's now one of my most used lenses. Excellent sharpness and contrast, wonderful bokeh, just amazing. The built-in pull-out lens hood is very convenient too. Only the focus could be a bit faster, but it's still very capable on a D700. This is one lens I won't sell. Period.

hs_photos

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2010-11-09T19:00:00

This is one of my favorite Nikkors of all time. It is relatively compact, well built, and stunningly sharp and contrasty. It is a little warm, compared to something like the 85mm f./1.8. But it has the contrast, sharpness, and bokeh that you expect from a professional level Nikkor lens. You really should put it on your list of must-own Nikon lenses.

leicaglow

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2010-10-03T20:00:00

I have had two samples. Current lens has less flare and better IQ at f/2.8-4.0. Surprisingly good at close distance. Compact, with excellent construction.

FotoHaole

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2010-08-08T20:00:00

This lens astounds me with its sharpness. Especially since I pack 2 of the other legendary Nikkor lenses in my bag. The true wonder though is its weight. It is very light and easy to carry around. I primarily shoot canine sports and this lense is perhaps the most perfect lense I have found for what I shoot.

Agiledogs

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