Will this work with a Nikon D80. Did work well with outside sporting events?
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Yes, it will work great on a D80. I can't really recommend it for action photography. It's just not fast enough. If you shoot at a high ISO setting and have a lot of sun, it would be fine, but on overcast days I think it would be challenging to stop the action.
282216
Mike, I did buy this lens and used it on my Nikon D70 and Nikon D200. I used the lens to take pictures of birds mostly. For me personally, the lens would be too heavy/bulky for sporting events. It does take great pictures.
282217
Yes, the lens will work with the D80. It is not a particularly fast lens, so you would need lots of light for sporting shots. Daytime it would probably be fine, but even under stadium lights at night, you are likely to get some soft shots.
282218
The connection on the Nikon cameras are all the same. On a full frame camera, there could be some vignetting. .
282219
I have used this lens with Canon 20D & 5D MkII to shoot mainly Air Shows at EAA Oshkosh & some Road Race's at Road America but I'm very happy with this len's, as others have said this lens does likes light so you can keep the shutter speed up to catch those fast moving subjects.
1660690
I have a Nikon d80 and it works great with that. Definitely better than the built in flash and is ok as a professional. If you are in photography I recommend springing for a little more expensive one and a soft box or defuser.
720378
Yes, it will work on the D80. You can expect the focal length on the D80 to be around 25-52mm.
1660064
yes. Use the S setting which is for shutter speed priority. I use mine for sports.
1112900
Yes, it will work with the D80. I have one in like new condition. If you're interested in it, please check
98308
This lens is not great for sports, although it would be OK if you push your iso up. It just doesn't focus terribly fast and is a "slow" lens. That is to say that at the long end, the aperture only opens to f5.6 and your shutter speed will tend to be slower as a result. Out doors, in good light it would be OK. I am not sure about the second part of your question. You can use it at any distance, but obviously the farther you stand from your subject, the smaller they will be.
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Hello,This camera is great for any event and if you plan to take more shot it will need to add the battery pack. A bit heavy and for low light situations it depend on the lens at most. With current D800E design of my view that way enough to cover. Thank and hope can help Make sure that serial numner not on recall list. Enjoy!
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Does anyone know if this works with the Nikon D3200 and what is the maximum range you have been able to use it it. It states 100 meters.
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I would not use my 85mm for sporting events, I would use my AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED. And use the sports mode on the dial.I am not a pro though.
711821
Yes it will do the job. I put my Nikion D3200 with a 300mm zoom lens on & it passed the test. You can shoot overhead or upside down.
2195295
I have a Nikon D800. I was shooting some fireworks and wanted to shoot portrait. The weight of the camera kept moving the ball joint past horizontal. The tripod is sturdy, the monopode works well, but the ball joint is weak. Landscape OK, portrait not OK.
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I am not ure if it works with the Nikon D80 as I bought it for the D3200. I find that there is some hesitation on the D3200 though and sometimes constantly clicks before the lense will focus in auto mode.
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Sorry I can't help you on this. I have A D800, and it works as advertised. Try calling Nikon technical help, their number is on their website.
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The camera is very good but I have never tried it with sports. I use it only for domestic photos. Regarding the lens pack I felt it was useful for me.
876896
I use it with my D80 and D800. I set to Auto White Balance to keep colors accurate. Once you turn it on, its on and making things bright. Any camera with a hotshoe mount can hold this. Without, you can set it off to one side or hold it.
505451
I use it on my D90 with excellent results. I also have a D50 and got excellent results at my granddaughter's rock concert last week. I don't see why it wouldn't work on a D80.
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If the D800 has a standard mount then it will work. I have a Gopro so of course I had to buy an adapter. I use it diving in saltwater and it has held up well.