What is the cheapest used Nikon AF Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED in the UK?

The cheapest used Nikon AF Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED currently listed is £55.00 at MPB, based on 6 listings compared across 3 UK retailers.

How many used Nikon AF Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 6 used Nikon AF Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED listings available across 3 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

What sensor format does the Nikon AF Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED use?

The Nikon AF Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED features a Full Frame sensor.

Used Nikon AF Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED for Sale — From £55

£55.00 Low price

£429.16 High price

6 Listings

3 Retailers

4 Reduced

Great for: portrait sport wildlife general

Nikon's classic gold-ring professional 80-200mm f/2.8 workhorse with push-pull or two-ring zoom.

The Nikon AF Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED is Nikon's professional constant f/2.8 telephoto zoom for F-mount bodies, using a screwdrive autofocus mechanism — requiring a Nikon body with an internal AF drive motor for autofocus operation. The 'D' designation indicates the lens communicates distance information to the camera for improved exposure metering. Internal Focus (IF) maintains a constant barrel length during focus changes. At 1,300g it is heavy; the later AF-S 80-400mm and AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 VR variants replaced it in active professional use.

The optical design uses 16 elements in 11 groups. Nine aperture blades produce smooth out-of-focus rendering. The 77mm filter thread is the Nikon professional telephoto standard, consistent with the AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II and E FL variants for filter carry-over. At 1,300g the lens is substantial for handheld professional telephoto use. Minimum focus distance of 1.5m. There is no Vibration Reduction. Screwdrive AF requires a Nikon body with an internal AF motor — D40, D40x, D60, and D3xxx/D5xxx bodies will not autofocus this lens.

The 80-200mm f/2.8D covers the standard professional telephoto range for event, sports, and portrait photography with constant f/2.8 aperture. Without VR, handheld use at 200mm relies on sufficient shutter speed (minimum 1/200s for static subjects) or a monopod for extended sessions. The f/2.8 constant aperture provides subject separation and low-light capability that variable-aperture alternatives cannot match. Internal Focus prevents front element rotation, enabling circular polariser use.

On the used market the AF 80-200mm f/2.8D is affordable as a professional f/2.8 telephoto. Condition checks: screwdrive AF coupling (confirm smooth, responsive AF on a compatible body), both focus and zoom ring smoothness, front element for coating marks at the 77mm thread, and aperture blades for oil contamination. Compatible with all Nikon F-mount bodies that include an internal AF drive motor; bodies without one (D40/D40x and Dxxx0-series) require manual focus only.