Nikon D200, AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5s
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Nikon D200, AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5s
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Nikon D200, AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5s
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Monday, June 29, 2026
Nikon D200, AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5s
Cameras and Lenses: The Nikon D200 (2005), with an AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5s (1987) is a classic and ideal wide-angle to short zoom (36-75mm equivalent) setup.
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The AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5s (most often mentioned just as a "f/3.3-4.5") is a wide-angle to standard zoom lens introduced by Nikon in 1987 (to 1995) as part of the initial wave of autofocus lenses for Nikon F-mount camera bodies. The lens is notable for being Nikon's widest autofocus zoom lens at the time of its release, and serves well as an affordable, lightweight walk-around zoom. Even without modern coatings as found on lenses today, the 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5s is often praised for its classic rendering and, in some cases, surprising sharpness.
The lens was introduced as an update to the earlier Zoom-Nikkor 25-50mm f/4 Ai-S (1981 to 1985). Construction is a simple 9-element in 9 group design with a variable aperture, 7 rounded aperture blades with a rotating zoom design, a distance scale display window, and a manual focusing ring at its furthest end. It has a minimum focusing distance of 0.6 meters, measures 68mm in diameter x 41mm in length, takes 62mm filters, and weighs 375 grams.
The front rotates when focusing, which can be inconvenient when using polarizer filters, and on some units, the zoom barrel can feel a bit wobbly.
The lens, as well as others from the series, are classic non-SWM (Silent Wave Motor) lens, where autofocusing is dependent on the internal focus motor from inside the camera body. They are, however, compatible with higher-end Nikon DSLR cameras, including the D7000-series, D200, D300, D500, and D850.
The f/3.3-4.5s was later replaced by the AF Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5D (1995-2006), an improved version of the non-D model featuring a physical aperture ring and a chip to transmit focus distance information for enhanced 3D Matrix Metering.
On the Nikon D200, the lens is equivalent to a 36-75mm zoom on a full-frame camera, a very versatile standard or mid-range zoom with focal lengths from wide-angle to portrait telephoto. The lens is equally versatile for all-day shooting, crops and close-ups, street photography, travel, and environmental portraits.
Images, on the Nikon D200, are almost filmic, vibrant, with punchy colors and strong greens and reds, especially at low ISOs. With the AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5s, center sharpness is acceptable wide open, with the images improving significantly when stopped down to f/5.6 or f/8.
Nikon D200, AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5s
The Nikon D200, a 10.2MP DSLR released in 2005, is renowned for its robust, professional-grade magnesium alloy body and the unique, film-like color rendering of its CCD sensor. While the camera lacks modern features as found on its modern counterparts, its excellent ergonomics, a robust die-cast magnesium alloy chassis that provides exceptional rigidity and durability, and user-friendliness make it a great, affordable model for learning photography and for vintage enthusiasts.
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Friday, January 3, 2025
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Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro, AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5
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Thursday, January 2, 2025
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Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro, AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5
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Tuesday, December 31, 2024
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Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro, AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5
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Monday, December 30, 2024
FinePix S2 Pro, AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5
CCD Resurgence: Image making with a truly vintage pair, the 2002 6MP Super CCD Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and the 1986 AF-Zoom Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5.
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Another quick session with the Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro, mounted with the AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5, a digital SLR camera and lens combo that should appeal to both vintage and/or CCD enthusiasts.
Vintages as both the camera and lens are way past their production timeline, which was from 2002 to 2004 for the FinePix S2 Pro, and 1986 to 1989 for the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm 1: 3.3-4.5 (MKI). Both the camera and lens were made in Japan.
Interest and enthusiasm for the camera is centered on its F-mount lens system and the 3rd-generation 6.1MP 'Super CCD' sensor, which is capable of producing 12.1 million (4,256 x 2,848) pixels of interpolated image.
The FinePix S2 Pro, introduced two years after the original FinePix S1 Pro in 2002, is built on a Nikon N80 film camera body based on a 'Frankencamera' concept, common during the period, where components from two or more manufacturers are fused together to make the whole.
In the case of the S2 Pro, the upper body part and exposure controls, together with the lens mount based on the Nikon D80 (F80) SLR film camera body, while the image sensor and its management routines are by Fujifilm.
Unlike the later S3 Pro, which requires a set of 4xAA batteries to operate, the S2 Pro, which can be considered still in the infancy stage of its development, requires two sets - a pair of C123As for the Nikon body side and a pack of 4xAA batteries for the Fujifilm integration.
The AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5, despite being nominated as one of Nikon's 10 Worst Lenses by Ken Rockwell, is still a fine and capable (as can be seen with these images) performer. The lightweight, with 8 elements in 7 groups and 6 aperture blades in an all-plastic body with a metal-mount body, has a minimum focusing distance of 0.5 meters normally (0.35 in macro mode) and takes 52mm filters.
Iterations of the AF Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5 include the MK I, which was manufactured in Japan from 1986 to 1989, and the MK II, from 1989 to 1994. The MK II was initially manufactured in Japan (serial numbers starting with #4) before production was shifted to Thailand, with serial numbers starting with #5.
The S2 Pro, despite its age, is still a smooth operator and a delight to work with, with the simple and direct controls on the front of the camera a testament to its heritage, and the management of the digital imagery at the back of the camera, the potential of things to come. The 35-70mm AF Nikkors are downright low-priced, easy to come by on the auction listings, and should give the enthusiast ample opportunity to be both creative and experimental.
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro, AF-Zoom Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5
Personally, I have been through 3 (three) of the S2 Pros, bought, tested, used, and sold. All three units displayed the 'ERR' message when only the C123A batteries were installed, and were fully functional with the additional 4xAA battery pack deployed, something to read between the lines when looking up low-end listings of the camera.
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Friday, May 17, 2024
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Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro, AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5
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Thursday, May 16, 2024
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Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro, AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro, AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro, AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5
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Monday, May 13, 2024
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro, A Stuttering Start
CCD Resurgence: The Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro, and an AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5 is an excellent 52-105mm full-frame equivalent focal range setup.
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I recently acquired a +20-year-old Nikon F-mount FujiFilm FinePix S2 Pro to add to my collection of CCD cameras. I was elated when the camera came in through the mail and worked perfectly once the batteries were installed.
The camera, introduced in 2002, is a 'Frankenstein' effort between FujiFilm and Nikon, built around the top and front of a Nikon N80 (F80) body, and a fixed back that houses FujiFilm's proprietary image sensor and electronics.
Each part, however, has its own battery compartment, a pair of CR123A for the Nikon body section, and a set of 4x AA batteries for the Fuji compartment.
The camera worked well with both battery compartments filled. Later, I found out that while the camera can work with only one battery set installed, mine does not. The camera displays the dreaded 'Err..' message with only the CR123A installed, but it works with both or only the 4x AA battery set. That was quite a letdown, and I was totally unhappy with that. My only solace was the low price I paid for the camera, which justifies that I should stick to it until I have a better opportunity for a better set somewhere down the line.
FujiFilm FinePix S2 Pro, AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5
Strutters aside, the S2 Pro is an advanced enthusiast model with curves that fit completely into your hand, with controls and functionalities that are easy and intuitive to use. The camera has a 6.2 SuperCCD sensor capable of producing 12MP (4256 x 2848) images after processing, a shutter speed range of 30 sec. to 1/4000 seconds, built-in exposure metering, pop-up flash, ISO film speed equivalents range from 100 - 1600, and sound recording capability. For a start, I had the S2 Pro mounted with an AF-Nikkor 35-70mm 1:3.3~4.5 for these test images.
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Friday, August 25, 2023
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Nikon D200, AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5
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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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Nikon D200, AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5
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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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Nikon D200, AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5
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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Nikon D200, AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5
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Monday, August 21, 2023
Nikon D200, AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5
CCD Resurgence: The Nikon D200, with the AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5, is a robust, and compact system with a 52.5-105mm equivalent zoom lens kit.
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The AF-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5, a lightweight, compact autofocus zoom introduced by Nikon in 1986, is a lens of sorts with both accolades and brickbats from either side of the fence. The lens was among the early batch of Nikon autofocus lenses designed for the likes of the F4 and F501/N2020 (1986), and has virtually the same optical formula as the earlier manual focus Nikon Ai-S 35-70mm F/3.3-4.5.
The lens features a plastic construction with a metal mount, 8 elements in 7 groups construction with 6 rounded diaphragm blades, a push-pull/rotating zoom with a "macro" mode, a closest focusing distance of 0.5 meters in normal mode, and 0.35 meters in macro mode, measures 69 × 70.5mm in size, takes 52mm filters, and weighs 260 grams.
It is one of the most compact AF Nikkor zoom lenses during that early period of AF photography, and was also bundled as a standard lens for the F301, the F501, as well as with other Nikon models. Autofocus is driven by the camera's screw motor, and the lens is equally compatible with Nikon's D7000 series, D500, and D600-D850 models.
While Ken Rockwell places it on his list of the 10 worst Nikon lenses, the lens is also praised by others for its portability, fast autofocus on motor-driven bodies, and surprisingly good image quality when stopped down, particularly at its long (70mm) end.
Over its production run, the lens was seen in two iterations, with the MKI (1986–1989), manufactured solely in Japan and coming with a narrow front ring, and the MKII (1989–1994), which has a broader rubber focus ring, manufactured initially in Japan before its production was shifted to Thailand.
On the APS-C sensor Nikon D200, the AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5 is equivalent to a 52.5-105mm zoom on a full-frame camera, making it almost a standard 50mm prime on the short end and a short telephoto on the long end of the zoom. The focal range makes it ideal for portraits, candid shots, travel, and general-purpose photography.
Nikon D200, AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5
The Nikon D200, introduced in 2005, is a prosumer DSLR camera featuring a 10.2MP APS-C (DX-format) CCD-sensor DSLR highly regarded for its rugged magnesium alloy body, excellent, film-like color rendition, 11-point autofocus system, and 5 frames-per-second (fps) continuous shooting. The camera has an ISO range from 100 to 1600 (expandable to 3200), and a large optical SLR viewfinder with 95% coverage. The camera does not record video or have a live view screen. Images are recorded on a single Compact Flash (CF) card slot.
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