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p.1 #5 · 80-200 afs vs non-afs | |
Either one is an excellent choice. I have used both and I currently own the AFS.
The MTF on the AFS version is the highest of the 80-200's. It is reported as the best of the lot (my biased opinion would agree). I have yet to see an MTF on the 70-200 AFS but really, it's so close my guess is you wouldn't notice a difference except in a controlled comparison possibly.
The motor on a body has something to do with speed. The stronger the motor the faster the focus. Compare an F70 to say a F90 or F100 for example. If you remove that variable and compare a non afs and a afs 80-200 on the same body, the AFS is 20% faster.
A neat feature is being to override the AF without having to switch to manual focus mode.
I personally love the AFS. If it came down to a question of quality alone, MTF numbers aside, I would say there is little practical difference.
On the D70 (I see you have one) I would prefer the AFS for the speed.
Ken Rockwell on the 80-200AFS -
but remember that this is probably the sharpest zoom Nikon has ever made and it works like a dream. Don't let my whining distract you. It is one of the sharpest lenses I've ever used, zoom or not, period. It consistently delivers fantastic results that continue to impress me even after using this lens for five years.
*He however does suggest the 80-200 two touch because of it's quality and price. The AFS although a wonderful lens can be almost twice as much if you find one.
Bjorn Rorslett on various models of the 80-200 -
80-200 all versions
and the MTF's for the Nikkors-
Nikkor MTFs
*Notice the 80-200 two touch rates at 4 and the AFS at 4.1, I wouldn't be able to tell a difference .... I don't think I could.
All the best on your decision.;
Edited on Sep 07, 2005 at 03:31 AM
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