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The 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Nikkor is the latest evolution of nikon's 80-200 range lenses. Over the years many versions have existed, but this is without a doubt the best. The lens is ergonomically designed for ease of use- a nice control panel on the side controls AF and VR functions, while the raised zoom ring is on the thinner part of the lens barrel. This is much more comfortable than the large diameter of the older AF-S 80-200 f/2.8D that I previously owned. The focus ring is easily distinguished, and contains the transition to the larger portion of the lens at the front. This makes it easy to hold and manipulate. Ring type AF-S means that you can instantly change and override autofocus with just a move of this ring. AF-S also results in blindingly fast focus with even the slowest digital bodies, and ever improving with the higher models. On my D70, the focus could cycle from infitity to 1.5m (close focus) and back in around 2 seconds. with the focus limiter, it can cycle from infinity to 2.5m and back to infinity in A SECOND OR LESS! Vibration reduction brings a whole new level of use to this telephoto- now a photographer can use their great lens in low light handheld- fast response time, no need for a tripod all the way down to 1/5 second at 200mm if used with proper technique and VR is allowed to stabilize for around 5 seconds for maximum correction. Extremely useful for static work, also useful for action shots when the light gets tough- it is easier to stop motion than camera shake- VR gives that added bit of help on a monopod or handheld once the shutter speed drops below that critical point. But that is just the feature set of the lens.... Actually speaking about quality, there is no comparison. The 70-200 VR is amazingly sharp- practically lethal! It is fine at f/2.8, though I often stop down a bit to f/3.5 for a bit better quality while maintaining shallow depth of field. At F/4.0, the lens is brilliant, and at f/5.6 and f/8 the lens performs beyond even the highest expectations. The 'Bokeh', or out of focus character, of the lens is praised extensively, with a 9 bladed diaphragm to provide a very smooth rendition. It is excellent for portraits as such. Color rendition is very pleasing, with contrasty and vibrant images produced. Chromatic Aberration exists at very wide apertures, but isn't a problem in my opinion and once you stop down. This lens outperforms my AF-s 80-200 f/2.8D ED-IF that was its immediate predecessor and up to now the best in the range. One key improvement is also the tripod collar- instead of a flimsy completely removable rotating collar, the 70-200 VR now has a permanently integrated rotating tripod collar with quick release mounting foot! This is very useful as the lens can be removed quickly from a tripod or monopod for handholding, and the foot can be removed if it is in the way for handheld shooting. It also has opened the door for such comanies as Kirk's and Really Right Stuff, for example, to make replacement feet with an integrated Arca-Swiss style dovetail Quick Release for tripod heads with that sort of QR clamp. The only problem is the rather small and hard to reach knob for tightening the collar's rotation- there are larger aftermarket replacements available.Read full review
Zoom-lens Nikon 70-200 mm AF-S VR f/2.8 G IF-ED is an excellent choise for professionals or skilled fans which appreciate quality of pictures. Smart ergonomics and powerful aperture allow to do shooting even in uneasy conditions of light and to receive excellent result in the form of qualitative, sharp, contrast pictures. If you choose work with digital cameras in an equivalent of thirty five millimetres, the range of focal lengths will accept values from hundred five to three hundred millimetres. Magnesium body protects the lens from dust and water and will allow to use is in difficult weather conditions. VR stabilizer system allows to work with slower shutter speed without worry. The given model of a lens perfectly approaches for work «from hands», without support use, even at shooting of a portrait photo. Photographers who appreciate time and instant shooting, even being in transport, special mode will allow to work in moving trasport. The nine-petal round diaphragm allows photographers to receive an exact colour rendition, even those objects which are outside of a sharpness zone. The optical construction of lens Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR consists of twenty one elements in fifteen groups among which five elements from glass of the low dispersion, capable effective image to suppress a chromatic aberration. Device lenses are made with application of exclusive multilayered enlightenment Nikon which give pictures of a correct colour rendition, and also minimise occurrence of patches of light and rereflections. Ultrasonic drive SWM allows to act with autofocusing which guarantees accuracy and speed of prompting of sharpness, doing this process almost silent. Using M/A you can in a second get from an automatic mode of focusing to manual and on the contrary. Zooming and sharpness prompting, thanks to internal moving of lenses, remain invariable. That gives the chance to use comortably the filters and circular polarizers. The minimum distance for sharpness prompting is 1.5 meters. Lens has front and back caps LC-77 and LF-1, hood НВ-29 and CL-M2 or CL-L2 lens case. I hope this is helpful.Read full review
This lens is absolutely the best lens I have used from Nikon or Canon. It is superior in construction all metal not plastic, it weights closer to four pounds when you attach your filters. The tripod mount is reinforced and much stronger than the 80-200mm lens which were commonly known for the tripod breaking from the weight of the lens. All of the pictures I have taken with this lens and my F5 camera combo are superior to any photos I have taken with my Canon cameras and lenses which cost two to three times the price of this lens. After using this lens for a year I decided to sell my Canon cameras and use Nikon begin using Nikon exclusively without any regrets. I purchased a new Nikon D200 camera which is like a dream come true, this lens is 105mm-300mm on a digital camera making it the perfect lens for portraits and telephoto work. Hands down this lens will satisfy the perfectionist and is so easy to use that the amateur photographer can use this lens with outstanding results like a point and shoot camera. The lens does all the work for you such as focus and metering and the continuous f/2.8 allows for all of your pictures to be brighter and colors more vivid to astound your expectations. As a professional photographer I need equipment that is visually impressive and must be reliable to make money consistently every week. Nikon's claim that the VR (vibration reduction) allows for three f stops faster operation when it is hand held, however I have found that this is very conservative on their part because I use it mounted on a tripod which eliminates any lens movement and I achieve best results this way. I have used this lens with the Nikon TC-20E II 2x teleconverter AF-S at f5.6 on my D200 which equates to 600mm with outstanding results it just doesn't get any better. If you have Tiffen filters use them with this lens and see for yourself that you can't find a better priced lens in any price range. I want to buy the Nikon 600mm lens next to add to my collection before I go to Africa next year to photograph elephants, rhinos and lions. If you can't afford the price to by this lens new then I recommend you buy this lens on eBay to save yourself some money so you can have the best of the best! Go to nikon.com and look at this lens to do your own research and read reviews posted on the net by Nikon users and you'll agree with me completely. Have fun and record your memories for a life time for children to share and enjoy with their kids like I do with mine.Read full review
The Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 is one of the best lenses I have used so far. It produces spectacular images every time I take a photo. One of the first things I noticed about the lens is the built quality. It is rugged and heavy made of metal, I assume it is Magnesium Alloy Body. the VR in this lens is a great help, it is a tiny bit noisier than VRII but on the field you won't hear a thing. of course VRII on the new model makes the new one better, but in my opinion they are pretty much the same lenses. I like the AF lock buttons, but I do not use it very much. one of the big advantages that you will get in this lens and is missing on the newer lens is the reach of the camera, the newer camera has less reach especially at close focus, it would give you a maximum of 135mm, which is now where near 200mm. If you like shooting at a distance from your subject, this is gonna be a big factor, especially is you are using a full frame body, or you can get yourself a adjusted to that, and won't be a problem. Overall, Lens is great, I would recommend it for anyone looking for a fast telephoto lens which will take very sharp images.Read full review
PERFECT! First off lets start by saying this is the best lens Nikon has ever made. The hefty price tag was totally worth it, Id buy this lens over and over again. The constant f2.8 aperture is great, especially in low light. Extremely fast focusing great for indoor/outdoor sports, wildlife, birds in flight, or any other type of action you can throw at this lens. The weight of the lens is a little on the heavy side if your carrying this thing around all day (which I do) My personal recommendation is using a grip with your camera to help counter balance the lens, thats assuming your not shooting with a professional camera D3, D3S, D3X etc...Now the Image Quality of this lens is amazing, produces great photos every time. The other great thing about this lens is being able to use with Teleconverters (1.4, 1.7 and 2.0) for extra reach. Overall if your thinking about buying one of these bad boys DO IT! Worth every penny and you wont regret it.Read full review
