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How does anyone feel about the 80-200 F2.8 option? It's considerably cheaper although it doesn't have VR.
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The AF/D version still available new isn't nearly as sharp wide open, but should be comparable stopped down to, say, f/5.6. Focusing is slower but still workable on most cameras (screw drive motor), no instant override for focusing, and the plastic "M-A" ring for enabling/disabling AF likes to break. Not a bad option, but there's a reason it's cheaper. Also, the bokeh is different.
The 80-200mm f/2.8
AF-S, on the other hand, is also fairly sharp wide open and fast focusing, with instant override. Optically not as good as the 70-200mm, but a competitive option. Unfortunately, this lens is discontinued and only available used.