Zoom-NIKKOR Auto 80-200mm f4.5

This is the zoom that changed many people's attitude towards zoom lens quality. A beautifully crafted one-ring zoom, it was the dream lens of all Nikon users in the early 70's. Even with its 15-element design it delivered outstandingly sharp pictures. The only criticism was its propensity for ghosting when used for shooting into the sun.

Version Serial no Date Screws Engraving Notes
F 101911 < 101912 – 104083 > Dec69 - 1971 5- LMIJ Early batch engraved "Nippon Kogaku Japan".
F 110001 < 110016 – 132245 > 1971 - 1973 5- LMIJ Now engraved "Nikon" with no further changes.
C 140001 < 140015 – 191089 > 192626 1973 - Mar75 5+ LMIJ Multicoated and cross-point screws now used, otherwise same as before.

Zoom-NIKKOR Auto 80-200mm f4.5

Early lens with NKJ engraving

Multicoated version

Version	Serial no	Date	Screws	Engraving	Notes
F	101911 < 101912 – 104083 >	Dec69 - 1971	5-	LMIJ	Early batch engraved "Nippon Kogaku Japan".
F	110001 < 110016 – 132245 >	1971 - 1973	5-	LMIJ	Now engraved "Nikon" with no further changes.
C	140001 < 140015 – 191089 > 192626	1973 - Mar75	5+	LMIJ	Multicoated and cross-point screws now used, otherwise same as before.