Lens collar for Nikon "non-D" 80-200 2.8 AF

<p>This is the lens that came out just before the D version. The one I have was purchased new probably around the year 91 or 92. I really can't provide anymore specific information. I have the lens in front of me but don't see any serial any other type of ID numbers. When I first had it, it was paired with an F4s. I had purchased from Kirk Photo a collar with a tripod mount that attached the lens to the camera. I've since replaced the F4s with a D7000. Kirk Photo seems to have a lens collar but they emphasize it's for the D version only. Looking at some Q&A's it seems doubtful that it would work on my lens. So my question is, and I know this lens is quite long in the tooth, does a lens collar or any type of support exist for this lens? Note: I checked the Really Right Stuff site and they don't seem to have anything. <br>

Thank you.</p>

Is this the push/pull version? As the old folk say "back in the day" I used a platform mount made by Kirk Enterprises. It had a

collar that went around the front part of the lens barrel and the back end of the plate screwed into camera's tripod socket.

<p>Serial numbers are typically small and engraved, nearly black on black. A lot of lenses have the numbers on the barrel near the lens mount (underside). Sometimes tough to see without the proper lighting and a magnifier.<br>

Jim</p>

<p>Go here to try to match up a photo for ID purposes of 'naming' ...<br>

http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/lenses.html</p>

<p>Ellis, yes it is the push/pull version. <br>

Jim, after further digging I did find a serial number on my lens. <br>

This is the lens I have<br>

http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/af80200.jpg</p>

<p>If you're really worried about it, the Really Right Stuff <a href="http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/s.nl/sc.26/category.621/it.C/.f">long lens support</a> (heh, they actually have a photo with an 80-200!) would support the lens, though it's not exactly cheap - but it's a generic solution, so at least you can use it for multiple lenses. I tend to think of that arrangement as being for longer lenses, and I tend to think of the 80-200 as being designed to be supported by the camera (although it's certainly at the upper limit of that being a good idea), but I can understand why you might worry about the mount being wrenched off your D7000 in bad conditions.<br />

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Kirk's lens collar looks, if I'm identifying it correctly, like it's for the <a href="http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/AFNikkor/AF-Nikkor80200mm/index1.htm">mk2</a> lens, which is rarer - as far as I can tell - than the <a href="http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/AFNikkor/AF-Nikkor80200mm/index.htm">Mk1</a> or (two-ring) <a href="http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/AFNikkor/AF-Nikkor80200mm/index3.htm">Mk3</a> (huh, is mir.com.my having trouble? seems slow...) - the controls did move a bit, so maybe there's a problem. You could ask Kirk nicely!<br />

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HTH.</p>

francis

Francis_t, did you ever find a solution for a mount for the non-D 80-200 mount?

I have the same issue.

The non-D lens had a push-pull zoom, and did not come with a collar or foot. Really Right Stuff has the components you could use to support the lens (http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/Quick-Release/Multi-Purpose-Rails-Packages/CameraBarsandPackages).

<p>You would need a long rail, a clamp to mount on that rail, and a lens support. You would also need a Arca-style plate for the camera. This assembly would be adjustable so that the lens could be supported on a fixed portion of the barrel.

<p>It's not an inexpensive solution, but cheaper than a new or used lens, and useable for other long lenses too.

There's a cheaper option, and the manufacturer's product page even seems to show it attached to the 80-200/2.8:

https://www.manfrotto.co.uk/telephoto-lens-support

Francis, I used to have a nice one with an integrated acra style plate made by a company called D&L or P&L ? for my non D 80-200.

Not sure if they are still around. Kirk made/makes one.

I would call Kirk up and ask or call B&H. B&H carries a Kirk collar for the 80-200 push pull and can tell you if it will work with the non D version.

This forum blog has pictures of both.

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3121450#forum-post-40217705

They look similar except for the front length, focus limiter, and crinkle finish on the D version

You might order one and try it out on your lens and return it if it doesn't work. Good hunting.