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Question:

Am going forth into the realm of professional from serious amateur. I need to add to my Nikon lens. My complete kit includes two Camera bodies, FE 2, 801S, and three lens: 24mm F2.8, 35 to 70mm lens, 105mm macro F2.8. Obviously I need some type of telephoto! Anything less expensive than the Nikkor 80 to 200, F2.8? I have always believed the person behind the lens is what makes it happen. Firm believer in less equipment.

Answer:

Yes, I agree with you. You will need a telephoto lens. You're best bet would be to look for a used Nikkor 80-200 F4 manual focus lens. It is 1 stop slower than the F2.8 autofocus, it doesn't weigh as much, it uses 62mm filters (cheaper to buy than 77mm filters). It will work on the 801, it won't autofocus and you can't use the program exposure modes (which you shouldn't be using any ways. But you can use aperture priority as well as manual exposure, and manually focus the lens. Whatever you do don't buy the cheaper 70 - 200 (I think that is the range) Nikon autofocus lens, the image quality is terrible. Or keep your eyes open for a used 80 - 200 F2.8 autofocus lens. Hope this helps with your lens question.