Nikon 70-210mm f/4 AF Zoom-Nikkor

Has nice color rendition and sharpness. After comparing many photos with a 80-200mm VR zoom (the closest I had on hand) this one is as sharp at F4 as the other is at F5.6, and past they're about the same. So it's apples and oranges how much better one...

The focusing elements rotate way out, which makes a problem for a polarizing filter and trying to use it in manual focus ; The hood is all-metal and screws in. Even the Russians at this point were making plastic lens hoods, and I haven't come across a...

sharpness ; second-hand price ; build quality ; large zoom grip ; weights a lot less, than a 2.8 lens ; fix f4 (compared to zoom at the same price)

slow AF ; possibility of AF errors at some light situation ; rotating front lense ; fix f4 (compare to 2.8...) ; still a bit expensive, even from second hand

Stunning optical performance ; almost no distortion ; F/4 from 70-210mm ; build quality

very slow AF ; relatively big

Constant aperature ; Good zoom range ; Excellent resolve properties and good color ; NOT a push-pull zoom ; Can be had for a great price used... if you get a really clean one

It's not entirely a lightweight, but it IS smaller and lighter than the 80-200 f/2.8 ; AF is a bit noisy, but do we really care ; MF ring isn't the most conveniently placed or sized ; Do have to refocus when zoomed out, but that's the case of about 99%...

Very Sharp! Sharp throughout all focal lengths Well made - A work horse Constant f:4 Good bokeh Less expensive than 70-200mm lens 1:4 macro 62mm threads convenient for close-up filters Seems to be appreciating in value

Rotating front element Heavier than a Nikon 28-200mm but much lighter than 80/70-200mm f2.8 Could use a tripod mount Slower autofocus

Max aperture, light, continuous f4, price. The alternative to the not affordable 80 -200 -f2.8

Why don´t they make an upgraded and modern one

Construction - very heavy duty. There is no equivalent from Nikon today. Canon has a 70-210 f4 for $600-700. Nikon should update this lens. This is A good travel lens without the bulk of the more expensive a newer 80-200. It is the best bargain in my...

Yes, it's slow to focus compared to todays AFS, but it still does the job. Not available new today, getting hard to find used. It needs an update

Sharpness, contrast, beauty of every image and nice ''bookeh

Old system, slow, annoying sound of AF

Cheap buy, super sharp Nikon optics. Solid construction and mass(750g. Can be controlled from F80, F100 body just like newer lenses accepts 62mm filters

AF somewhat slower due to long focus ring travel. Some samples have AF errors when used on F80,F100