No sign of the 70-300 AF-S VR - PhotoCamel

Nikonfreak · 02-27-2006

Well there's a picture floating around of this lens, but no announcement as of yet from Nikon.

Is it internet roumor or is it real?

Julio

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cyclohexane · 02-27-2006

I'm hoping it's real, as 70-300 is a very useful travel range, currently occupied by two lenses that could be much, much better.* The optics had better be improved, though, or else I'd just skip it.

Nikonfreak · 02-28-2006

Well, the hope is there.

I believe the "leaked" photo showed a 70-300 with the same aperature range, but with AF-S, VR and the nano crystal coating.

If so, perhaps they've improved the optics a tad.

I have the old version, and while the bokeh isn't much to sing and dance about, the lens was fine so long as you know it's limitations. It definitely isn't a low light lens and was somewhat slow focusing. In bright daylight conditions it was adequate and had a great range, was light, and you certainly could pack it along anywhere.

Julio

02-27-2006	#1 (permalink)
Nikonfreak F1 Camel Location: South Florida Posts: 3,134 CamelKarma: 1178 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	No sign of the 70-300 AF-S VR Well there's a picture floating around of this lens, but no announcement as of yet from Nikon. Is it internet roumor or is it real? Julio www.pbase.com/loansharkx __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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02-27-2006	#2 (permalink)
cyclohexane Photocamel Master Location: SF Bay Area or Los Angeles, California Posts: 5,170 CamelKarma: 1296 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: No sign of the 70-300 AF-S VR I'm hoping it's real, as 70-300 is a very useful travel range, currently occupied by two lenses that could be much, much better.* The optics had better be improved, though, or else I'd just skip it.
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02-28-2006	#3 (permalink)
Nikonfreak F1 Camel Location: South Florida Posts: 3,134 CamelKarma: 1178 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: No sign of the 70-300 AF-S VR Well, the hope is there. I believe the "leaked" photo showed a 70-300 with the same aperature range, but with AF-S, VR and the nano crystal coating. If so, perhaps they've improved the optics a tad. I have the old version, and while the bokeh isn't much to sing and dance about, the lens was fine so long as you know it's limitations. It definitely isn't a low light lens and was somewhat slow focusing. In bright daylight conditions it was adequate and had a great range, was light, and you certainly could pack it along anywhere. Julio __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
	__________________ I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of 'taking care' of them. - Thomas Jefferson

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