The Great Nikon N75 vs N80 Shootout!

[ic-racer]

To further the discussion of high-end AF-D lenses (that are great for these cameras), the 18mm and 16mm AF-D have metal bodies.
I don't have either of these but they are on my list of things to get since I like wide angle lenses.
I think some people responding in this thread have these.

 

[Huss]

To further the discussion of high-end AF-D lenses (that are great for these cameras), the 18mm and 16mm AF-D have metal bodies.
I don't have either of these but they are on my list of things to get since I like wide angle lenses.
I think some people responding in this thread have these.


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Filed under 'they don't make 'em like they used to'.

 

[ic-racer]

Filed under 'they don't make 'em like they used to'.

Literally ....don't make 'em at all....

Link to list of discontinued F mount lenses:

35 Nikon Nikkor F-mount DSLR lenses discontinued - Nikon Rumors

In the past few months, I have been reporting about all the discontinued Nikon F-mount products. AP has been tracking the availability of Nikkor F-mount (DSLR) lenses and concluded that over the last three years Nikon has discontinued 35 F-mount lenses. Here is the list: Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8 G ED...

nikonrumors.com

 

[wjlapier]

Anyone that thinks all D lenses are the same needs to check out the pro versions like the 85 1.4D.
The cheap Ds are cheaply made - or should I say not sturdily made - but they all have great optics.

And the 180mm f/2.8 AF-D. Sharp sharp sharp...

 

[Helge]

How’s the focus speed between the two?
Anyhow, IMHO not even a competition. N80 is so obviously much better.

 

[BMbikerider]

iialInteresting. I've never really looked at these cameras, mainly because I still use my F3's.

Can either be used without the internal battery?

Also, as there is no explanation from your good self, why the posting? Just wondering.

They do not work without any battery. I have a F80 (same as the N80) and look upon it as a poor man's F100. I take that in preference to any other when I am riding my motorcycle because it is so light compared to a F100 or more markedly my F4. There is not a lot that the F80 cannot do that the the f100 or F4 can. Should I happen to drop it when I am riding my bike it is not such a financial loss as the other two.

 

[wjlapier]

How’s the focus speed between the two?
Anyhow, IMHO not even a competition. N80 is so obviously much better.

I have the U2 which is the Japan version of the N75. I think the AF is pretty fast. Tiny camera.

 

[ic-racer]

How’s the focus speed between the two?
Anyhow, IMHO not even a competition. N80 is so obviously much better.

Thanks for chiming in.

I think focus speed on both is the same. The both do have the same focus chip. I have all three in front of me N55, N75, N80 and F100. The F100 is clearly faster but the other three are identical from what I can tell.

For me the small size and light weight of the N75/N55 come in very handy at times.

I was recently traveling with the N55 which is lighter than both at only 350g.

 

[ic-racer]

-	n55	n75	n80
Weight	360g	380g	515g
Film Advance Speed	1.5 fps	1.5 fps	2.5 fps
Focus Module	CAM 530	CAM 900	CAM 900
Matrix Metering Areas	5	25	10
Focus Points	3	5	5
Lens Mount	Plastic	Metal	Metal
Battery Pack	MB-18	MB-18	MB-16
Remote	None	Infrared	Screw Cable
Built-In Flash GN (ISO 100)	40	40	40
AF-S Lens	No	Yes	Yes

 

[Huss]

How’s the focus speed between the two?
Anyhow, IMHO not even a competition. N80 is so obviously much better.

I now have two N80s, but used to have the N75. For me the N80 is a better camera because it is more versatile etc, but while I think the N80 is small, the N75 is tiny in comparison! If you want the lightest get up - the N75.

For me the main difference between the two is with the N80 I don't use it and think "if only it had.." it's got everything I need. But with the N75 I do think that.

 

[ic-racer]

I hope everyone has the PDF manuals for the cameras. There are a lot of little details in those manuals. I'm still discovering stuff, like I missed in the first chart that N80 has a faster drive motor; 2.5fps vs 1.5 fps.

Kind of in response to the "is stuff to inexpensive" thread, I had the N80 on my car seat when I went to the store the other day. I figured it was only $10 (not counting the latch and ebay fees) so no biggie if it gets stolen. But then I realized its real VALUE TO ME was much greater than $10. I'd be very upset to have a broken window and then try to find another working N80 and lens and strap etc.

So, yes monetary inexpensive but to me; valuable! it is a $360 camera to me.

There is a great comparison (maybe better than this thread) of the N55, N75, N80, F100, F5 and F6 in the B&H 35mm catalog that has been archived in the link below. Seem like just yesterday I got that in the mail. Back then the answer to "Which Camera To Buy" was easy based on pricing..."How Much Do You Want To Spend?"

N55: $200 with 28-80G Lens ($90)
N75: $180
N80: $340
F100: $900
F5: $1900
F6: $2500

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/FrameWork/Product_Resources/SourceBook35mm/35mm-SLR-Photo-SB.pdf

 

[Helge]

Thanks for chiming in.

I think focus speed on both is the same. The both do have the same focus chip. I have all three in front of me N55, N75, N80 and F100. The F100 is clearly faster but the other three are identical from what I can tell.

For me the small size and light weight of the N75/N55 come in very handy at times.

I was recently traveling with the N55 which is lighter than both at only 350g.

I was thinking more of the screwdriver motor.
How fast is it?

 

[BMbikerider]

Anyone that thinks all D lenses are the same needs to check out the pro versions like the 85 1.4D.
The cheap Ds are cheaply made - or should I say not sturdily made - but they all have great optics.

I own 2 AFD Lenses. The 20/35 and the 35/70 both with a constant F2.8 constant aperture and they are anything but cheap and tacky. They are also both very heavy! but would not swap them for anything else in the AF range

 

[Huss]

I was thinking more of the screwdriver motor.
How fast is it?

My 60 2.8 D seemed to focus quicker than my 60 2.8 G. The 50 1.4 D seems to focus as quick as the 50 1.8G. In practical use I don't notice any difference. The Sigma Art lenses focus a bit quicker, but again, in actual use taking pics it makes no difference unless perhaps you are photographing fast moving sports action.
All focus way way quicker than I could manually!

What is more important is, is the focus accurate and reliable? And that is a yes.

 

[Huss]

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So, yes monetary inexpensive but to me; valuable! it is a $360 camera to me.
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Exactly! My N80s may have cost $20 each, but they perform at a much higher level and so are worth so much more to me as a photographic tool.

 

[ic-racer]

I was thinking more of the screwdriver motor.
How fast is it?

All three (F55/F75/F80) seem to have the same speed motor. There is an obvious step up in speed with F100. The F100 and F6 actually both seem about the same, just the F6 is quieter. This is just listening to the motor and seeing how fast if focuses from close to far with the camera's built in motors.

 

[KerrKid]

Being so much bigger and heavier than an N75, isn't the N80 more of a tripod camera?

 

[Huss]

Being so much bigger and heavier than an N75, isn't the N80 more of a tripod camera?

Not really, just hire someone to come along with you to carry it until you need it.

 

[Sirius Glass]

Being so much bigger and heavier than an N75, isn't the N80 more of a tripod camera?

No it is smaller and lighter than the F100, F5 and F6, even much less than an RB67

 

[ic-racer]

Being so much bigger and heavier than an N75, isn't the N80 more of a tripod camera?

Most would call the N80 a 'small' camera but the N75 is even smaller, about the size of an APS camera.

 

[wjlapier]

I was thinking more of the screwdriver motor.
How fast is it?

I used my U2 with 50mm f1.8D at a track meet my son ( in HS ) was attending. The AF kept up with the runners as they approached me. I was convinced then the AF was “fast enough” for me.

 

[KerrKid]

Not really, just hire someone to come along with you to carry it until you need it.

Lol. A Camera Caddy like in golf. Of course when the film door latch breaks and falls off that will lighten it up.

 

[Tim Stapp]

Lol. A Camera Caddy like in golf. Of course when the film door latch breaks and falls off that will lighten it up.

Care in closing said film door. It's not your house door

 

[Huss]

Lol. A Camera Caddy like in golf. Of course when the film door latch breaks and falls off that will lighten it up.

Reminds me of the movie Cannonball Run and the first rule of Italian driving

 

[perkeleellinen]

Pleasing to see the F55 added to the mix here. I have that camera and would you believe, downgraded from the F80 on purpose. I loved the grid lines in the F80, that was a brilliant feature, but I think I prefer the F55 for its small size and light weight. I don't think I ever noticed difference in focus speed between the F55 and the F80, I will say, my F5 focuses much faster than my F55, though.