nikon 70-200 2.8 vr - PhotoCamel

GARYHINDS · 06-14-2008

has any nody this and what is your opinion. is it worth the the dollars

thanks

gary

gaopa2 · 06-14-2008

Gary, the 70-200/2.8 VR is big, heavy and expensive.... and worth every dime you pay for it and the effort to carry it! I have used this lens for almost two years now and it is my favorite Nikkor and I am fortunate to have some nice Nikkor lenses. If you can swing it, go for it....you won't regret it!

Here are two photos taken on Wed night at an outdoor concert using a Nikon D300/70-200/2.8 VR and ISO 800. Cheers, Bill P.

cyclohexane · 06-14-2008

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is it worth the the dollars

Yes. There's a reason it is one of the staples in the bags of many, many photographers. Focuses fast, sharp, good bokeh, the VR works...

drew.zinck · 06-16-2008

I have it as well and I would say that it was worth every penny I paid. Between sports and weddings, I have used it quite a bit and would be completely lost without it.

RvA944 · 06-16-2008

Hello All,

Not trying to highjack the thread but how much difference is there between the 70-200f/2.8 VR & 80-200f/2.8 I was just about to pull the trigger and order the 80-200 when I saw this thread and I figured I better ask first? Is the VR really needed? I want it for a portrait/indoor sports lens.

Best,
Roger

dougste · 06-16-2008

Roger, I have used mine for both basketball and volleyball for a number of years and VR is not needed. As far as portrait use, tripod would be a no and handheld yes. The VR is very effective when hand holding this lens. I think optically they would be about the same.

Doug

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Originally Posted by RvA944

Hello All,

Not trying to highjack the thread but how much difference is there between the 70-200f/2.8 VR & 80-200f/2.8 I was just about to pull the trigger and order the 80-200 when I saw this thread and I figured I better ask first? Is the VR really needed? I want it for a portrait/indoor sports lens.

Best,
Roger

cyclohexane · 06-16-2008

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how much difference is there between the 70-200f/2.8 VR & 80-200f/2.8

The VR lens has AF-S, which means it focuses faster, silently, and you can override the autofocus at any time by simply turning the focusing ring. If you have a D1/H/X or a F5 the speed advantage of the VR lens is pretty much moot, but on any other camera the 80-200 is slower.

The VR lens is sharper wide open and renders blurry backgrounds in a more pleasing fashion. The background advantage really isn't that big, especially if you're shooting sports.

Both are really well-built, but the VR lens has a rubber gasket around the mount and the filter ring; less chance for dust/moisture to enter the camera/lens combination while the lens is mounted. Construction shouldn't be a big factor in your decision, though when I hold one lens in each hand the VR lens inspires more confidence.

There is an 80-200 AF-S available on the used market that is sharper wide open than the current AF version still available new, and it also focuses as fast as the 70-200 VR.

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Is the VR really needed? I want it for a portrait/indoor sports lens

For sports, no. You'll see minimal gains, especially since you'll be shooting at 1/500 of a second or faster. The minimal improvement in AF accuracy from VR stabilizing the edges of the image as it reaches the viewfinder makes pretty much no difference in sports.

g-man · 06-16-2008

It's worth every penny that it costs. The VR is useful for slower shutter pans.

And with the TC-17 II

Gary Mayo · 06-16-2008

This lens set to 100mm is as sharp of a glass product as you will see coming from a 2.8 lens. Period.

All other MM's are darn good also. Pro Glass all the way!

RvA944 · 06-16-2008

Thanks guys, Now to make up mind..... again

g-man, nice pics

g-man · 06-16-2008

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Originally Posted by RvA944

Thanks guys, Now to make up mind..... again

g-man, nice pics

Thanks RvA944

RvA944 · 06-16-2008

g-man I love the mud flying around in #1

photofox · 06-16-2008

I've decided to pick this lens up as well. Of course nowhere seems to have it in stock for very long. Amazon emailed me a day or two ago to say it was available from J&R Music World for 1799 but by the time I read the email it was out of stock again! It was available for a little while from another Amazon vendor but they wanted 2199 which seems too high to me.

How much did others pay who recently picked one up?

GARYHINDS · 06-16-2008

bh photo has it for 1624 no tax

gary

cannockwolf · 06-16-2008

i had my first decent session with mine and i am already in love with it!

euglan · 06-16-2008

mine arrives in 3 days from b&h can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Montec · 06-17-2008

I use mine for portraits...beautiful.

Gary Mayo · 06-17-2008

For people interested In spend a little time on eBay, this lens regularly sells for 1300 to 1500 ish used. I got mine for 1250 LNIB. It is a great lens, but saving a few hundred dollars is never a bad thing, if the used market is of your liking.

Buy It Now, and sort by just listed. That way you see what just came on. Those are the best deals. One sold yesterday for 1300.

New2Nik · 06-17-2008

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Originally Posted by photofox

I've decided to pick this lens up as well. Of course nowhere seems to have it in stock for very long. Amazon emailed me a day or two ago to say it was available from J&R Music World for 1799 but by the time I read the email it was out of stock again! It was available for a little while from another Amazon vendor but they wanted 2199 which seems too high to me.

How much did others pay who recently picked one up?

I picked one up today, i also had a hard time finding some that had it in stock. I paid $1799. This is turning out to be an expensive hobby.

g-man · 06-17-2008

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Originally Posted by RvA944

g-man I love the mud flying around in #1

Me too.

I have quite a few mud shots from that day. I lost my shoes to the mud gods that day after crossing the track four or five times.

Here's a small image of what it looked like as they came out of turn 1...

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drew.zinck Vicuna Location: Buffalo Posts: 94 CamelKarma: 15 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: nikon 70-200 2.8 vr I have it as well and I would say that it was worth every penny I paid. Between sports and weddings, I have used it quite a bit and would be completely lost without it.

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RvA944 Guanaco Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 382 CamelKarma: 1446 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	70-200 f/2.8 VR vrs. 80-200 f/2.8 Hello All, Not trying to highjack the thread but how much difference is there between the 70-200f/2.8 VR & 80-200f/2.8 I was just about to pull the trigger and order the 80-200 when I saw this thread and I figured I better ask first? Is the VR really needed? I want it for a portrait/indoor sports lens. Best, Roger

06-16-2008	#8 (permalink)
g-man Vicuna Location: Town of Halloween Posts: 239 CamelKarma: 448 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: nikon 70-200 2.8 vr It's worth every penny that it costs. The VR is useful for slower shutter pans. And with the TC-17 II

06-16-2008	#9 (permalink)
Gary Mayo Llama Location: ProDSLR Posts: 652 CamelKarma: 774 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: nikon 70-200 2.8 vr This lens set to 100mm is as sharp of a glass product as you will see coming from a 2.8 lens. Period. All other MM's are darn good also. Pro Glass all the way!
	__________________ Gary - Advice For Want-To-Be Models ~ Let Your Friends Collect Body Art Some Of My Equipment: Nikon D3. ~ Nikon D300 w/ MB-D10 w/ENEL-4A's ~ Nikon D200 w/WT-3A ~ Kodak Pro SLRn ~ Fujifilm S5 Pro/MB-D200 ~ 10.5mm f/2.8 G IF ED DX ~ 24mm f/2.8 AFD ~ 28mm f/2.8 AFD ~ 28mm f/2.8 AFD ~ 28mm f/2.8 AFD NIB ~ 35mm f/2.0 AFD ~ 50mm f/1.2 IF ~ 50mm f/1.4 AFD ~ 50mm f/1.4 A ~ 55mm f/1.2 IF ~ 60mm f/2.8 AFD Micro ~ 85mm f/1.4 AFD ~ 135mm f/2 AF DC ~ 300mm f/2.8 ED IF ~ 500mm f/4 P ED IF ~ 18-200mm VR f/3.5-5.6 ED-IF AF-S DX ~ 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF ~ 35-70mm f/2.8 AF-D ~ 70-200mm VR f/2.8 G ED IF AF-S ~ 70-300mm VR f/4.5-5.6 G ED IF AF-S ~ 80-400mm VR f/4.5-5.6D ED AF ~ TC-14b 1.4 ~ TC-17EII 1.7 ~ TC-200 2.0 ~ TC-301 2.0 ~ Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG AF ~ Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG AF ~ Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 APO EX AF ~ Sigma APO EX DG 1.4 ~ Sigma APO EX DG 2.0 ~ Kenko Teleplus PRO 300 "DG" AF 3x Teleconverter ~ Kenko Macro Extension Tube Set ~ Kenko 180 degree true fish eye ~ Sigma 28-70 f/1.28-4 D ~ Sigma 70-300 f/1.4-5.6 D DG Macro ~ Vivitar 500mm f/8 Mirror lens ~ 8 Nikon SB-800's ~ Savage Soft Box w/24, 24 watt bulbs, full spectrum fluorescent (equal to 280 - 100 watt light bulbs.) ~ Savage Soft box w/6, 24 watt bulbs, full spectrum fluorescent (equal to 70 - 100 watts light bulbs.) ~ Sony 60 LED Ring Light ~ Minolta Light Meter IIIF ~Manfrotto 3258 Heavy Duty 8' Tripod. ~ Wimberley Gimbal Head Version II ~ (2) Manfrotto 3251 Tripods ~ 3 Manfrotto 133DDB Horizontal Arms ~ Manfrotto Studio Dolly 3156 ~ Manfrotto Tripod 755B/0110 ~ Manfrotto Self Standing Monopod 682B ~ Manfrotto Monopod 479B/LC15 ~ Manfrotto 322RC2 Head 2 Quick Releases ~ (2) Manfrotto 3265 Heads ~Samson Rolling Double Head Camera Stand 7301 ~Canon iPF8000 44'' x 59' ~ Epson r1800 13'' x 19'' ~ Several Brother & HP office printers ~ Olevia 542i 42'' wide screen, 1360 x 768, 1080i resolution, 178-degree viewing angle, 1600:1 DCR ~ 4 22" flat screens ~ ACDSee 10 ~ Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended ~ Adobe Lightroom 1.3 ~ Canon Digital Photo Print Pro ~ Canon Poster Artist 7 ~ Compupic Pro 6.3 ~ Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 ~ Micrographfx Picture Publisher 10 ~ Microsoft Digital Image Pro 10 ~ Microsoft Expression Web ~ Microsoft Front Page 2003 ~ Microsoft Publisher 2003 ~ MGI PhotoSuite 4 ~ Nikon Capture NX ~ PhotoImpact Pro ~ Photo Explorer ~ Qimage ~ The Print Shop 23 Easier To Read Gear List

06-16-2008	#10 (permalink)
RvA944 Guanaco Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 382 CamelKarma: 1446 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: nikon 70-200 2.8 vr Thanks guys, Now to make up mind..... again g-man, nice pics

06-16-2008	#12 (permalink)
RvA944 Guanaco Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 382 CamelKarma: 1446 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: nikon 70-200 2.8 vr g-man I love the mud flying around in #1

06-16-2008	#13 (permalink)
photofox Llama Posts: 871 CamelKarma: 1551 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: nikon 70-200 2.8 vr I've decided to pick this lens up as well. Of course nowhere seems to have it in stock for very long. Amazon emailed me a day or two ago to say it was available from J&R Music World for 1799 but by the time I read the email it was out of stock again! It was available for a little while from another Amazon vendor but they wanted 2199 which seems too high to me. How much did others pay who recently picked one up?
	__________________ Nikon D300 My Flickr Gallery

06-16-2008	#14 (permalink)
GARYHINDS Vicuna Posts: 93 CamelKarma: 821 Gallery \| Blog	Re: nikon 70-200 2.8 vr bh photo has it for 1624 no tax gary

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cannockwolf Llama Location: Cannock, UK Posts: 642 CamelKarma: 2824 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: nikon 70-200 2.8 vr i had my first decent session with mine and i am already in love with it!
	__________________ Dave , UK. My Photos Nikon D700

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euglan Vicuna Location: Ireland Posts: 164 CamelKarma: 159 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: nikon 70-200 2.8 vr mine arrives in 3 days from b&h can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

06-17-2008	#18 (permalink)
Gary Mayo Llama Location: ProDSLR Posts: 652 CamelKarma: 774 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: nikon 70-200 2.8 vr For people interested In spend a little time on eBay, this lens regularly sells for 1300 to 1500 ish used. I got mine for 1250 LNIB. It is a great lens, but saving a few hundred dollars is never a bad thing, if the used market is of your liking. Buy It Now, and sort by just listed. That way you see what just came on. Those are the best deals. One sold yesterday for 1300.
	__________________ Gary - Advice For Want-To-Be Models ~ Let Your Friends Collect Body Art Some Of My Equipment: Nikon D3. ~ Nikon D300 w/ MB-D10 w/ENEL-4A's ~ Nikon D200 w/WT-3A ~ Kodak Pro SLRn ~ Fujifilm S5 Pro/MB-D200 ~ 10.5mm f/2.8 G IF ED DX ~ 24mm f/2.8 AFD ~ 28mm f/2.8 AFD ~ 28mm f/2.8 AFD ~ 28mm f/2.8 AFD NIB ~ 35mm f/2.0 AFD ~ 50mm f/1.2 IF ~ 50mm f/1.4 AFD ~ 50mm f/1.4 A ~ 55mm f/1.2 IF ~ 60mm f/2.8 AFD Micro ~ 85mm f/1.4 AFD ~ 135mm f/2 AF DC ~ 300mm f/2.8 ED IF ~ 500mm f/4 P ED IF ~ 18-200mm VR f/3.5-5.6 ED-IF AF-S DX ~ 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF ~ 35-70mm f/2.8 AF-D ~ 70-200mm VR f/2.8 G ED IF AF-S ~ 70-300mm VR f/4.5-5.6 G ED IF AF-S ~ 80-400mm VR f/4.5-5.6D ED AF ~ TC-14b 1.4 ~ TC-17EII 1.7 ~ TC-200 2.0 ~ TC-301 2.0 ~ Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG AF ~ Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG AF ~ Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 APO EX AF ~ Sigma APO EX DG 1.4 ~ Sigma APO EX DG 2.0 ~ Kenko Teleplus PRO 300 "DG" AF 3x Teleconverter ~ Kenko Macro Extension Tube Set ~ Kenko 180 degree true fish eye ~ Sigma 28-70 f/1.28-4 D ~ Sigma 70-300 f/1.4-5.6 D DG Macro ~ Vivitar 500mm f/8 Mirror lens ~ 8 Nikon SB-800's ~ Savage Soft Box w/24, 24 watt bulbs, full spectrum fluorescent (equal to 280 - 100 watt light bulbs.) ~ Savage Soft box w/6, 24 watt bulbs, full spectrum fluorescent (equal to 70 - 100 watts light bulbs.) ~ Sony 60 LED Ring Light ~ Minolta Light Meter IIIF ~Manfrotto 3258 Heavy Duty 8' Tripod. ~ Wimberley Gimbal Head Version II ~ (2) Manfrotto 3251 Tripods ~ 3 Manfrotto 133DDB Horizontal Arms ~ Manfrotto Studio Dolly 3156 ~ Manfrotto Tripod 755B/0110 ~ Manfrotto Self Standing Monopod 682B ~ Manfrotto Monopod 479B/LC15 ~ Manfrotto 322RC2 Head 2 Quick Releases ~ (2) Manfrotto 3265 Heads ~Samson Rolling Double Head Camera Stand 7301 ~Canon iPF8000 44'' x 59' ~ Epson r1800 13'' x 19'' ~ Several Brother & HP office printers ~ Olevia 542i 42'' wide screen, 1360 x 768, 1080i resolution, 178-degree viewing angle, 1600:1 DCR ~ 4 22" flat screens ~ ACDSee 10 ~ Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended ~ Adobe Lightroom 1.3 ~ Canon Digital Photo Print Pro ~ Canon Poster Artist 7 ~ Compupic Pro 6.3 ~ Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 ~ Micrographfx Picture Publisher 10 ~ Microsoft Digital Image Pro 10 ~ Microsoft Expression Web ~ Microsoft Front Page 2003 ~ Microsoft Publisher 2003 ~ MGI PhotoSuite 4 ~ Nikon Capture NX ~ PhotoImpact Pro ~ Photo Explorer ~ Qimage ~ The Print Shop 23 Easier To Read Gear List

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