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    Nikon Nikkor-C 80-200 mm f/ 4.5
    Nikon Nikkor-C 80-200 mm f/ 4.5

    Nikon Nikkor-C 80-200 mm f/ 4.5

    80–200mm · f/4.5

    Overview

    The Nikon Nikkor-C 80-200mm f/4.5 is a well-built, dense professional zoom from 1977-1981, praised for its sharpness and improved optical formula (12 elements in 9 groups) with better coatings, making it one of Nikon's best lenses. Its f/4.5 maximum aperture can be challenging to focus in low light, but the electronic rangefinder helps. It is lightest professional telephoto zoom of its time, now available cheaply (around $50), and suits manual-focus enthusiasts seeking excellent image quality on a budget.