nikon 70-200 2.8 vr

[Jeff Perry]

cannockwolf and g-man, to both of you, very, very nice camera work. While the excellent glass is a major contributor tot he image quality, you guys obviously had the right mix of everything going on.

I (and perhpas others) would appreciate knowing what body you are using and more importantly the camera and lens settings (e.g., ISO, f-stop, shutterspeed, etc.). Shooting such difficult subjects in equally difficult settings (e.g., mud, lighting, etc.) takes the right combination skill and equipment to achieve such success.

Seeing such great (superbly executed/exposed) shots of very difficult targets (stage bands and motorsport events) having a bit more information would make us all better the next time we go out and try shooting subjects like this.

Thanks so much for sharing.

Jeff

[cannockwolf]

cheers Jeff, I was using a Nikon D300 in (A) aperture priority and most were shot at ISO 200, 1/60 and all @ f/2.8, I stuck it in high speed continuos and squeezed off about 3-4 shots at a time

[Jeff Perry]

cannockwolf, I asume your talking about the stage shots, since the outdoor shots of the skateboarders would require different settings to stop the action. Nonethe less, very nice work, especially the stage shots.

Thanks again.

jeff

[g-man]

Jeff,

I was using a D2H for all of the images I posted. ISO 200. The MX was wide open @ f/2.8 in aperture priority mode, continuous focus mode (single point). The vintage racing was shutter priority mode, continuous focus mode (single point). The first shot (yellow car) was 1/80 sec at f/16 and the second was 1/125 sec at f/11. The EXIF is intact in all of the shots. I picked up a D300 and grip last November and plan to use it at the track this summer (moving the D2H down to backup/2nd camera duty). I've put the D300 through it's paces this spring shooting lacrosse (though not with the 70-200 VR).

[RvA944]

yeah but did ya get the shot of them piled up before #1 LOL

I miss racing myself but not eatin the dirt....

[g-man]

Originally Posted by RvA944

yeah but did ya get the shot of them piled up before #1 LOL

I miss racing myself but not eatin the dirt....

That was in the other moto. And no, I didn't get the pile-up before turn 1. I was down too close to the starting line to get nice shots of the carnage. I did get a nice shot of Langston telling Windham to stay out of his way after the 1st moto. Yep, Langston went on to win moto 2 and get the overall victory.

[SMorin]

I bit the bullet and bought this lens. I don't regret it. Bright and sharp.

Steve

[jeff5897]

70-200 VR is a very good lens (of course not cheap)

here are some photos taken by the lens, you can download the original size to review the lens's quality.
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[AtlPikMan]

Im sure you get the Picture by now. The 70-200 is a Legendary Piece of glass. Worth every Penny. Im so glad i picked one last Dec for the bargain price of $1500.

[Bonner]

Nobody mentions the fact that the new version is shipping this month!

[AtlPikMan]

Originally Posted by Bonner

Nobody mentions the fact that the new version is shipping this month!

Yup thats worth mentioning. Now he can pick up a used Version I at a good price.

[DrDiesel1]

I bought the 70-200VR and will eventually add the 14-24 and 24-70 to the list, but I bought the 70-200 first because of it`s focal range and tack shape images.

[AtlPikMan]

Heres one of my recent 70-200 shots..

[Nikonfreak]

I love the 70-200 VR... great lens.

It's one of the major staples in every professional photographer's bag. There's no question about it.

With the newer version having been introduced, It's probably going to be something I'll end up getting at some point, but the performance of the current 70-200 VR is just fine. If I were to get the higher megapixel body, I suspect more weaknesses would be visible with the current 70-200 VR lens, but for now I'm pleased with it and the results I am getting with it.

Here are a few with the D3 and the 70-200 from some events I've photographed.

By the way, the D3 is an exceptional camera. I can't see a need to upgrade for a while from the D3 for what I do.

All images © 2004-2009 Julio Santana

Julio

[Pesky]

Wow! Those images are spectacular.

[24-heures]

Just to reiterate that this lens is about the best of the zoom bunch - better than the 24/70, better than my 200/400, in fact better than any other zoom I have. This was a quick shot, not in the class of the others here, but I still like the way it focused so quickly to catch the moment.

[Nikonfreak]

Originally Posted by 24-heures

Just to reiterate that this lens is about the best of the zoom bunch - better than the 24/70, better than my 200/400, in fact better than any other zoom I have. This was a quick shot, not in the class of the others here, but I still like the way it focused so quickly to catch the moment.

Lots of people are surprised that the 200-400 isn't better than it is. For the price... it should be better than it is.

After the price increases, it seems the 200-400 went up but the 300 f/2.8 stayed very close to where it was or didn't go up as much as others. The 300 f/2.8 VR is a gem. The 70-200 VR is also another top of the class lens. The 200 f/2 is as well.

What we're seeing now is with higher megapixel bodies, the older glass is showing chinks in the armor in some cases.

Julio

[SMorin]

Polo in Aiken, S.C. this weekend. Last match of the season. 76º. Sun over my left shoulder. Pretty cool to have 5-6 horses thundering past 20 feet in front of you at full gallop.

[SMorin]

Not sure how this happened, but this guy came across the pitch grimacing and we thought he was going to fall off his horse. The location of his right hand gave me some indication as to what part of his anatomy was the source of his pain. He was back in the match a short time later.

[Songman45]

Originally Posted by Nikonfreak

I love the 70-200 VR... great lens.

It's one of the major staples in every professional photographer's bag. There's no question about it.

With the newer version having been introduced, It's probably going to be something I'll end up getting at some point, but the performance of the current 70-200 VR is just fine. If I were to get the higher megapixel body, I suspect more weaknesses would be visible with the current 70-200 VR lens, but for now I'm pleased with it and the results I am getting with it.

Here are a few with the D3 and the 70-200 from some events I've photographed.

By the way, the D3 is an exceptional camera. I can't see a need to upgrade for a while from the D3 for what I do.

All images © 2004-2009 Julio Santana

Julio

Nice shots Julio. Where did you see Joel Osteen? Love to listen to him speak, difficult to watch him talk. Great capture under what I know are harsh conditions.