Nikon Nikkor 1986 200mm
A constant f/2.8 aperture across the 80-200mm range paired with ED glass elements delivers high-contrast images with minimal chromatic aberration, even wide open. Its robust, all-metal build quality and precise rotating zoom ring offer a tactile, professional feel that modern lenses often lack. This lens is best for portrait and sports photographers on a budget who prioritize optical performance and build over modern autofocus speed or stabilization.
Focal length 80-200mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount Nikon F
Weight 1315 g
af type AF
lens type telephoto
62 Overall Score
Price CA$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong versatility (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average build (14th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 80 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
| Coating | Nikon Super Integrated Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 2.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | AF |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 35 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Nikkor 1986 200mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO II H-HSA12035 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 80-200mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 18-135mm | 12-35mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1315 | 290 | 544 | 326 | 306 | 495 |
| AF Type | AF | stepping motor | RXD | Linear motor | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Nikkor 1986 200mm | 53.6 | 86.6 | 13.5 | 96.6 | 46 | 83.5 | 44.4 | 77.5 | 68.9 | 36.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.2 | 81.3 | 86.6 | 90.8 | 82.6 | 83.5 | 80.8 | 78.6 | 89.4 | 36.7 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.6 | 86.6 | 69.6 | 84.9 | 91.1 | 83.5 | 63.5 | 89.5 | 85 | 82.4 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 74.7 | 73.3 | 40.1 | 79.1 | 76.8 | 44.4 | 95.8 | 89.4 | 82.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO II H-HSA12035 Compare | 98.1 | 81.3 | 86 | 67.3 | 86.8 | 83.5 | 63.5 | 80.5 | 12.9 | 96.9 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.2 | 22.8 | 72.8 | 79.3 | 86.8 | 20 | 98.2 | 77.5 | 89.4 | 98.6 |
Usage Scores
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