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Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
List Price: $2,295.00
Price: $1,999.99
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| Compact, lightweight G-type fast 2.9x telephoto zoom with Vibration Reduction |
| VR operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 3 stops (eight times) faster |
| Holds fast and constant f2.8 maximum aperture through the entire focal range |
| Built-in Single Wave Motor for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet AF operation |
| Five ED glass elements for higher optical performance |
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Customers Reviews
2009-11-13
A good lens hampered by non-user reviews
Is the new version of this lens better? Yes.
Is the old version bad on FX? NO!
Most of the people who whine about this lens don't own it and haven't shot with it. I own this lens, and I love it. Looks great on DX and full frame film. Great on the D3.
When can you tell a big difference between this lens and the newer version? Wide open in the corners on a D3x.
How many of you shoot a D3x? Exactly. Unless you own or plan to own a D3x, this lens is for you. It has great optical quality and the difference in price between this and the new version can buy you a body or several other more useful lenses. Heck, you could even get a TC extender for the difference in price.
This lens is a weatherproof workhorse. That fact isn't changed by a new lens or whiny babies who don't own it.
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2009-10-14
Incredible
I have used this on my D300 to shoot wedding photos as well as some outdoor nature shots. The performance of this lense in low light is simply amazing! Since my D300 is a DX, its little bit hard to capture any thing wide! Because of this lense now I am contemplating to upgrade to a D700 to really take advantage of this beast... thanks;)
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2009-10-06
Fantastic AND gives your arms a workout
This lens is great, great, great. Solid build, great optics, silent fast focusing and just perfect.
It is heavy, and will give you a workout, but will be worth it for the quality of the pics.
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2009-09-25
Worth the price tag
I hesitated for a long time before splashing out the serious amount of money on this item. It was definitely worth the price I am a serious amateur trying to make the leap into professional photography. The basic rule of thumb with Nikon lenses seems to be the more you pay, the better the quality you get. After reading about the many pros of very few cons of this lens, I took the plunge.
I have used this on a couple of shoots already and am delighted with the results. The images are the clearest I have seen out of any lens that I have tused. The 2.8 aperture at the 200mm focal length has made a difference for me in low light conditions where I am not allowed to use a flash. I also love that the lens itself does not acutally move outward or inward when focusing. The focus lock buttons at the end of the barrel are a very useful feature also.
Just with everyone else, the only disadvantage with this lens is the weight. It is heavy. Long days with your camera round your neck and/or in your hand will definitely give you a workout. The buying experience itself was also excellent.
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2009-09-23
IF YOU HAVE A FULL FRAME CAMERA - READ THIS!
I've read a LOT of reviews on this lens and many of those with a full frame camera really diss this lens, however, many of those reviews can be misleading. Here's the thing with full frame - there are trade-offs when you use a full frame camera, just as there are trade-offs when you use non-full frame. The challenge with any full frame camera is that most, if not all, lenses have difficulty covering the full range of the FX sensor, so there is no "perfect" lens for a full frame. Instead, you have to learn how to adjust your shooting skills to use the lens to your best advantage. That's what we call photography, folks. What you have to decide is if those particular tradeoffs are worth it to you. So, in my experience (and those of many other pro photographers), here's the scoop on using this lens with a full frame.
Vignetting: Yes, if you shoot wide open at 70mm, you will most likely get some vignetting. HOWEVER, this can easily be corrected by stopping down one or two clicks. Yes, this will most likely soften the picture a bit, however, it is a reasonable tradeoff. If you don't want to sacrifice the small amount of sharpness by stopping down, you have two other choices. If you have a D3, there is a firm update for this camera that will solve the vignetting issue. If you are using the D700, there's a vignetting control function on this camera that should help. I've also found that most vignetting caused by the lens can easily be taken care of in post processing. The thing to remember about ANY lens is that EVERY lens has a theoretical "sweet spot" so by changing where you position the lens and what part you look through you are able to obtain much better information. This lens works better in the middle - crystal clear and unbelievably sharp! It does soften at the edges - that's the price using full frame - NO lens can optimally cover the full range of the FX sensor. That's just reality. The challenge for any photographer is to adjust how you take your shot - that will solve your problem - changing the lens won't. With this lens, closer is better (yes, I know it's a zoom lens, but go with me here). Much of the vignetting (and softness) can be eliminated by moving a little closer to your subject (even for landscapes).
Sharpness: If your goal is take crystal sharp shots - this is your lens. As in anything pertaining to photography, you have to work with it. This is a sophisticated piece of equipment - it's not intended to be a "take out of the box and get a perfect shot" piece of equipment. It's intended for those who are patient with their photography and take the time to get the right shot - and for those who are willing to work with the lens and learn from it and in turn, get the most out of it.
So, in summary, if you are looking for a pro lens and are willing to put in the time and patience to work with this lens, it will NOT let you down. However, if you are looking to buy a lens that allows you to shoot clear and perfect no matter what f-stop, what position, what condition - then this is not your lens and you'd be better off trading in your full frame for a D300 and stick with using DX lenses all the way.
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Nikon Cameras HistoryNikon Corporation is one of the major companies of the Mitsubishi Group, a multinational corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and specializing in optics and imaging.
Nippon Kogaku K.K., or Japanese Optical Society (afterwards became known as Nikon Corporation) was formed at July 25, 1917 as a result of merging of three firms: Tokyo Keiki Seisaku-sho's optical division, Iwaki Glass Seisaku-sho и Fujii Lens Seizo-sho. The new company was aimed at manufacturing high-quality optics for Imperial Japanese Navy. And up to 1945 it actually was their main goal that determined the company’s philosophy and traditions. The first president of Nippon Kogaku was Yoshihira Wada.
Apart from military equipment the company produced microscopes, telescopes and other measuring instruments for industry and science. From 1932 they started serial production of Nikkor lenses for photo cameras. It’s an interesting fact that all Canon cameras, launched between 1937 and 1947 were equipped with lenses produced by Nikon!
After the WW II Nippon Kogaku K.K. manufactured its own camera –a rangefinder Nikon 1 – and stopped manufacturing lenses for Canon. The new camera appeared already Nikon-branded.
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