Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Customer Review: An amazing piece of glass
Summary: 5 Stars
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
I was just looking at some pictures that I took with this lens of my kids playing soccer. As I zoomed in within Photo shop, I could read the writing on the ball as it was in flight. On another I could see the ball deform as it was being kicked and I still could read the writing. This was not some Harold Edgerton, high speed flash on an optical bench experiment, it was the Nikon 70-200mm zoomed to 200mm, with a D70 body, and hand held on a partly cloudy day.
I keep it mounted and ready to go, on my D70, in a Lowepro toploader 75AW -- a very nice case. I would not be surprised if a d700 or even a D3 would also fit.
Beautiful color and bokeh, fantastic sharpness, and great build quality. Like the pre-plastic Nikkors from years ago.
The only downside is that the lens weighs a ton and is very long, so the center of gravity is further out than you may be used to.
It is an expensive lens, but well worth it for an advanced amateur.
Customer Review: Nikon 70-200mm f2.8- Overall Great Lens
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this lens a few months ago and have had many chances to use it. Overall, it is a wonderful lens that helps produce excellent shots taken with my Nikon D300. the autofocus is super fast, accurate and quite. The bokeh produced by the lens is also among the best I have seen! the VR works great as it does with most nikon lenses. The detail and sharpness of the lens at f7-f9 are outstanding... I mean truly perfect! I take a lot of pictures of birds and like to show details in the beak and eyes.. this lens is perfect for that. I also own the Sigma 150-500mm and this lens at 100% crop is much better than the Sigma at an equal magnification. Basically, with my Sigma 150-500 the images are good but you lose some sharpness of the edges. the Nikon 70-200mm does not have this problem at a reasonable f-stop. I mention this last point, which is also the reason I did not give it 5 stars. I was a tad bit disappointed with the crispness of shots taken "wide open" at f2.8. Don't get me wrong, they are still good but just aren't quite as sharp as I would have hoped. but in low light situations this lens will allow you to get many shots otherwise not possible without jacking up the ISO. Overall, I am very pleased and would buy it again if given the choice! Hope this helps.Customer Review: The Best Lens I have
Summary: 5 Stars
Great lens, very sharp, immaculate bokeh, all metal, pro lens, heavy (3bs), very fast and quite aperture, perfect for indoors, outdoors, and portrait, internal zoom, VR works well... You get what you pay for (expensive lens, $1500+). I use it with Nikon D90, and get exceptional results...If you can afford it, get it... Customer Review: For D300 owners.
Summary: 5 Stars
This review applies specially to D300 owners, yes, maybe we will buy a full frame camera in the future, but for now and for long, this will be our work horse.
I dont consider myself a "professional photographer", I rather say that I like displaying my art through photography if that makes any sense.
Why is the above info important? For one, because I dont carry the lens ALL day long on my backpack or neck and I take the time to compose a good picture instead of letting the equipment do the work for me. Now, if this sounds like someone whose opinion you would value, read on.
size: The lens is big (put a 12 inch school ruler on front of your camera, roughly that size), it is heavy (because of the form, it feels like a five pound dumbell, not too much for regular lifting but with minutes passing you feel it). Now, those two are not really drawbacks as I'm not an engineer and therefore I assume that is whats necessary to make it that good, so I live happy with that. A V8 is heavy for the components, that's the way I see it.
Performance: I do find the VR a little noisy, the af is not unless youre changing it way too much, and still is not "noisy", its just not quiet. AF Lock-Tracking on the D300 with this lens is a dream, the lens is so fast focusing that you kind of get used to it. Metering is a little under exposed but, I blame the camera obviously.
sharpness: Just another reviewer stating the obvious, sharp as hell, even shooting at 2.8 on the most abnormal conditions.
grip: I keep the camera gripped, always, don't think I've ever "ungripped" it other than to change the battery, therefore, I cannot comment on the lens w/o the grip. With grip on, the lens feels big, a little front heavy, but, as I said, that IS the lens. It feels a lot better shooting vertical which in my case is 90% of the time.
final conclusion: This lens does not go well on your next birthday party*, it however will do magic for your kids on a soccer game or on their bikes, or shooting at F1 cars or birds, whatever you throw, it'll take it. NOW, do not depend on the lens or the VR, use VR only when needed, too many people now rely on that and forget about the art of composing to make it work.
*for general uses like that, I keep the trusty D40 w/18-200, sb-400 and a $40 grip I bought through amazon as well.
Customer Review: Best Nikon Telephoto Zoom to Own
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the best lenses you can own for Nikon in the zoom area. Well worth the high price. Just read all the great reviews out there and you will understand why this is one to own. Fast focus, great in low light, sharp, quiet and VR. Downside. somewhat heavy and you need some $$. I would do it all over again if stolen.