Re: 80-400
John, the 80-400 VR is an early, maybe even the earliest, VR lens Nikon made. It is slow and many don't have too many good comments to make about this lens. However, I have one and love mine. Last spring I was asked to be the event photographer for a sailboat regatta. I had one D200 with my 70-200 VR and another D200 mounted with my 80-400 VR. I got some outstanding images with both lenses, but my best ones were taken with the 80-400 as I could reach out further.
Another use I have put the 80-400 to over the past year is moon shots. I set my camera with the 80-400 on a tripod and use cable release. The camera is set to spot metering and the lens extended fully. With that technique I can get shots like this one.
Put me down as one who likes the 80-400VR lens. No, I don't use it all that much, but when I do, I am always pleased with the images. I think you will like yours.
Merry Christmas! Bill P.
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