Comments on: Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras http://www.wildprism.com/nikon-70-200mm-f2-8g-ed-if-af-s-vr-zoom-nikkor-lens-for-nikon-digital-slr-cameras/ Wildlife Photography Resource Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:31:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: S.D. Rogers http://www.wildprism.com/nikon-70-200mm-f2-8g-ed-if-af-s-vr-zoom-nikkor-lens-for-nikon-digital-slr-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-2292 S.D. Rogers Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:23:51 +0000 http://www.wildprism.com/nikon-70-200mm-f2-8g-ed-if-af-s-vr-zoom-nikkor-lens-for-nikon-digital-slr-cameras/#comment-2292 I've used this lens for almost two years now at my job at a daily newspaper. It is far from perfect. It is, however, very good. Quality of lens build is not perfect as it has needed repair to the mount. The rubber grips around the barrel has worked itself loose, and stretched itself and is in danger of coming off. The VR is audible in quiet situations, but works excellent. I feel the lens barrel itself is too narrow, and the lens, for my tastes, is too long when capped and in my bag. Image quality is very good. I used a Tamron 70-210 2.8 LD for nearly 10 years before purchasing this Nikon. The Nikon auoto focus is not any faster or more accurate than the older Tamron. Image quality is slightly better with the Nikon over the ten year old Tamron. The Tamron is much heavier, however. Overall, for the price of the Nikon I am disapointed in what I get for a flagship 2.8 big zoom. UPDATE - 11.21.08 lens still in use with above problems, one of the screws holding the VR control plate to the lens barrel has gone missing and now will have to be replaced. This is a ticky-tat problem for sure, but screws should not fall out of a camera lens, period. Maybe on a Sigma, a cheaper Vivitar, or some other no-name brand you may expect this, but on a top of the line big zoom from Nikon? No wonder so many of my fellow Nikonians are jumping ship to Canon. Quality control still matters, and it is a MUST for pro equipment at these prices. Rating: 4 / 5 I’ve used this lens for almost two years now at my job at a daily newspaper. It is far from perfect. It is, however, very good. Quality of lens build is not perfect as it has needed repair to the mount. The rubber grips around the barrel has worked itself loose, and stretched itself and is in danger of coming off. The VR is audible in quiet situations, but works excellent. I feel the lens barrel itself is too narrow, and the lens, for my tastes, is too long when capped and in my bag. Image quality is very good. I used a Tamron 70-210 2.8 LD for nearly 10 years before purchasing this Nikon. The Nikon auoto focus is not any faster or more accurate than the older Tamron. Image quality is slightly better with the Nikon over the ten year old Tamron. The Tamron is much heavier, however. Overall, for the price of the Nikon I am disapointed in what I get for a flagship 2.8 big zoom. UPDATE – 11.21.08 lens still in use with above problems, one of the screws holding the VR control plate to the lens barrel has gone missing and now will have to be replaced. This is a ticky-tat problem for sure, but screws should not fall out of a camera lens, period. Maybe on a Sigma, a cheaper Vivitar, or some other no-name brand you may expect this, but on a top of the line big zoom from Nikon? No wonder so many of my fellow Nikonians are jumping ship to Canon. Quality control still matters, and it is a MUST for pro equipment at these prices.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: R. mackey http://www.wildprism.com/nikon-70-200mm-f2-8g-ed-if-af-s-vr-zoom-nikkor-lens-for-nikon-digital-slr-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-2291 R. mackey Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:42:58 +0000 http://www.wildprism.com/nikon-70-200mm-f2-8g-ed-if-af-s-vr-zoom-nikkor-lens-for-nikon-digital-slr-cameras/#comment-2291 Be forewarned,this product may be a little too well made, there are rubber seals at both ends of this lens for protection. Do not tighten the filters too tight; this will cause a vacuum between the lens and filter. I also advise you to buy only NON-GREY MARKET EQUIPMENT from Adorama or B&H. NIKON USA WONT TOUCH GREY MARKET EQUIPMENT IF IT NEEDS REPAIR!!!!!! <br /> <br />Positives <br /> <br />I don't know where to start. <br /> <br />+ Great for Action shots <br />+ Bokeh is wonderful <br />+ Sucks in light. <br />+ Well made. Built like a X-wing ion engine (the fighter that killed the Death Star) <br />+ Works perfect with a d300. With a little effort and practice you will <br /> get quality results <br />+ Keeps its value. <br /> <br />NEGATIVES <br /> <br />- Pricey (Sell a kidney or eyeball, ya need only one anyway) <br />- Focuses 5 feet from the subject (minimum) <br />- Heavy (not a problem for me) <br /> <br /> <br />Conclusion <br /> <br />These are the lenses that matter (of course this is one of them!) <br /> <br />14-24mm f2.8 ed afs (I plan to get) <br /> <br />50mm 1.8 (sharp and cheap) <br /> <br />24-70mm 2.8g ed afs (Useless range for me I dont need it) <br /> <br />70-200mm 2.8 (both vr and its non vr sibling) <br /> <br />85 mm 1.4 (cream machine)(I got the vivitar version and its great) <br /> <br />That's all!!! <br /> <br /> My D300 is soo good it raised my standards. <br />Your wife doesn't need all that jewelry.....sell it to get one, gold prices are at an all time high. <br /> <br /> To those who do not want to step their game up to the next level I suggest this. Get yourself a high end Nikon coolpix, a shot of whiskey and some prozac to stabilize your shots, and you'll be fine. Better yet get a canon sd 890IS so you can miss an AA meeting.Your life will still be pathetic without this lens. Rating: 5 / 5 Be forewarned,this product may be a little too well made, there are rubber seals at both ends of this lens for protection. Do not tighten the filters too tight; this will cause a vacuum between the lens and filter. I also advise you to buy only NON-GREY MARKET EQUIPMENT from Adorama or B&H. NIKON USA WONT TOUCH GREY MARKET EQUIPMENT IF IT NEEDS REPAIR!!!!!!

Positives

I don’t know where to start.

+ Great for Action shots

+ Bokeh is wonderful

+ Sucks in light.

+ Well made. Built like a X-wing ion engine (the fighter that killed the Death Star)

+ Works perfect with a d300. With a little effort and practice you will

get quality results

+ Keeps its value.

NEGATIVES

- Pricey (Sell a kidney or eyeball, ya need only one anyway)

- Focuses 5 feet from the subject (minimum)

- Heavy (not a problem for me)

Conclusion

These are the lenses that matter (of course this is one of them!)

14-24mm f2.8 ed afs (I plan to get)

50mm 1.8 (sharp and cheap)

24-70mm 2.8g ed afs (Useless range for me I dont need it)

70-200mm 2.8 (both vr and its non vr sibling)

85 mm 1.4 (cream machine)(I got the vivitar version and its great)

That’s all!!!

My D300 is soo good it raised my standards.

Your wife doesn’t need all that jewelry…..sell it to get one, gold prices are at an all time high.

To those who do not want to step their game up to the next level I suggest this. Get yourself a high end Nikon coolpix, a shot of whiskey and some prozac to stabilize your shots, and you’ll be fine. Better yet get a canon sd 890IS so you can miss an AA meeting.Your life will still be pathetic without this lens.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Russell D. http://www.wildprism.com/nikon-70-200mm-f2-8g-ed-if-af-s-vr-zoom-nikkor-lens-for-nikon-digital-slr-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-2290 Russell D. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:27:40 +0000 http://www.wildprism.com/nikon-70-200mm-f2-8g-ed-if-af-s-vr-zoom-nikkor-lens-for-nikon-digital-slr-cameras/#comment-2290 I just received this lens to use with my Nikon D700 and was immediately taken back by the amount of vignetting that occurs on a full frame FX sensor. Not acceptable for a lens of this price range. Hopefully Nikon's next offering in this category will address this. Rating: 2 / 5 I just received this lens to use with my Nikon D700 and was immediately taken back by the amount of vignetting that occurs on a full frame FX sensor. Not acceptable for a lens of this price range. Hopefully Nikon’s next offering in this category will address this.
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> By: Dominik Sofian http://www.wildprism.com/nikon-70-200mm-f2-8g-ed-if-af-s-vr-zoom-nikkor-lens-for-nikon-digital-slr-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-2289 Dominik Sofian Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:03:39 +0000 http://www.wildprism.com/nikon-70-200mm-f2-8g-ed-if-af-s-vr-zoom-nikkor-lens-for-nikon-digital-slr-cameras/#comment-2289 As you can expect for this amount of many Nikon will give you great product, and that is super lens. My only one little concern is the AF - I think, but maybe I'm wrong, it's to slow. I'm wondering if it's just me or other users have same problem. Other than that - truly recommended. <br />One more think - get extra wrist exercises - it's heavy. :) Rating: 4 / 5 As you can expect for this amount of many Nikon will give you great product, and that is super lens. My only one little concern is the AF – I think, but maybe I’m wrong, it’s to slow. I’m wondering if it’s just me or other users have same problem. Other than that – truly recommended.

One more think – get extra wrist exercises – it’s heavy. :)
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: William H. Weldon http://www.wildprism.com/nikon-70-200mm-f2-8g-ed-if-af-s-vr-zoom-nikkor-lens-for-nikon-digital-slr-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-2288 William H. Weldon Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:26:02 +0000 http://www.wildprism.com/nikon-70-200mm-f2-8g-ed-if-af-s-vr-zoom-nikkor-lens-for-nikon-digital-slr-cameras/#comment-2288 <br />Lovely pictures but I have found that it lacks the magnification I wish it had for shooting sports. VR is amazing and you really can leave the tripod at home. Focus is rapid and the number of fps is more than sufficient. I'm wondering if adding a teleconverter would add the optical zoom that I wish was present. Rating: 4 / 5 Lovely pictures but I have found that it lacks the magnification I wish it had for shooting sports. VR is amazing and you really can leave the tripod at home. Focus is rapid and the number of fps is more than sufficient. I’m wondering if adding a teleconverter would add the optical zoom that I wish was present.
Rating: 4 / 5

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