Nikkor 80-400mm redesign

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Permalink Reply by Bob Barnes on June 17, 2009 at 8:08am

Just curious what don't you like about the current lens?

I have the 80-400 ED vr 4.5-5,6

Wish it would focus faster on my d3. My F5 seem to manage the focus much better than my D100,200,300 the d3 is kind of inbetween them. Other than that I am happy with it,
wish it were s type focusing internal silent wave.

Permalink Reply by Joe Howe on June 17, 2009 at 6:42pm

I'm just thinking in nine years since it's introduction improvements could be made. As you mentioned AF-S would be nice, internal focusing. Just bringing it up to date would be great. I know these improvements would add a couple hundred bucks to the price, but worth it I think.

Permalink Reply by Carlos Echenique on June 17, 2009 at 8:13am

I have to agree that an update to speed up the focusing would be welcome. If they could speed up the lens a half stop and make it fixed aperture it would be a birder's dream.

Permalink Reply by Joe Howe on June 17, 2009 at 6:43pm

I agree. A few improvements is all it needs.

Permalink Reply by Joe Howe on June 19, 2009 at 7:48am

Thanks for your input Doug.
I'd like to get the lens sooner rather than later, so waiting for a redesign could be a big waste of time. I have heard that Nikon has scheduled two press conferences July 30th and August 4th. Maybe some interesting news then.