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Professional Fast Aperture Telephoto Zoom Lens With Vibration Reduction And Nano Crystal Coat. Boasts Superb Edge-To-Corner Sharpness And Fast Quiet Autofocus That Offers Outstandingly Sharp Images Under Any Lighting Conditions. Weather Sealed Magnesium Body To Meet The Most Challenging Professional Needs.----Features:----- Vibration Reduction (Vr Ii) Equivalent To Increases In Shutter Speed By Four Steps--- A New Optical Design Utilizing Seven Ed Glass Elements--- Ghost And Flare Suppression With Nano Crystal Coat--- A Silent Wave Motor (Swm) For Superior Autofocus That Is Smooth And Quiet--- Three Focus Modes Built In: M M/A A/M--- Aperture Diaphragm Utilizing An Odd Number Of Rounded Blades (Nine) For Natural Blur Characteristics--- Shooting At Distances As Close As 1.4 M Throughout The Entire Zoom Range--- High-Quality Exterior Design--- Maximum Aperture: F/2.8--- Minimum Aperture: F/22--- Lens Construction: 21 Elements In 16 Groups (With 7 Ed And Some Nano Crystal Coat-Deposited Lens Elements)--- Picture Angle: 34°20' - 12°20' (22°50' - 8° With Nikon Dx Format)--- Closest Focus Distance: 1.4 M/4.6 Ft. (Throughout Entire Zoom Range)--- Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 0.12X--- No. Of Diaphragm Blades: 9 (Rounded)--- Filter/Attachment Size: 77Mm--- Diameter X Length (Extension From Lens Mount): Approximately 87 X 205.5 Mm/3.4 X 8.1 In.--- Weight: Approximately 1540 G/3.4 Lb.--
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
If you're thinking of buying this lens, you're probably already a fairly keen amateur or you're a pro. If you're shooting on FX, then in my opinion, the decision to buy or upgrade to the new model of this lens is a no-brainer. The VR is noticeably better than on the old model, and the vignetting and corner softness which plagued the old model is almost absent at all focal lengths and apertures. Yes, at close range, you're not getting a full 200mm equivalent focal length at maximum reach, but in practice, that isn't really an issue, at least in my case. Because it lacks real close focus abilities (around 5 feet minimum focus) this isn't a lens for zooming right in on nearby objects anyway. You're far more likely to be shooting from 150mm down at close range. What you want is good reach at distance and great bokeh, and this baby delivers it in spades. The bokeh is every bit as good as on the old model. I upgraded from the old model to the new model after much debate and soul-searching, and I'm so glad I did. On an FX body, it's a real step up from the old model. However, if you're shooting on DX, then my advice would be to consider buying the old model secondhand instead. The extra stop of VR (which is effectively all you'll be getting in the new model) is just not worth the increment in cost to go to the new model, and because DX shoots using the centre portion of the lens, you have none of the softness and vignetting issues that FX bodies suffer from in the old model. FX shooters - if you like vignetting and corner softness - add it in photoshop - at least you have the option not to have it in automatically applied to every shot at f2.8 now!
36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
The VR II model is Nikons flagship telephoto zoom for working professionals, it's an extremely precise tool and the price certainly reflects the performance you get from it. If you already own the 70-200 2.8 VR and want advice on upgrading skip to the "Previous Pros" section, because you can probably work out the rest.
Build Quality:
The lens feels like it was carved from a single hunk of metal. There is not the slightest indication of "cheaping out" on the materials on this lens. The entire barrel and mount is a very durable, strong metal. The 3 rings (zoom, focus and aesthetic) are rubber coated, but metal underneath. The filter ring has been rubberised on the outer edge which is an outstanding idea, because it protects that filter ring from getting dented or chipped, it's subtle but it's an inclusion that clearly shows the thought that went in to this lens. The zoom and focus rings move as smooth as butter, with a really good scale between 70-200mm (meaning none of the distances are grouped too closely like they are in cheap lenses)
Performance:
First of all, this lens is tack sharp. If anyone out there says different, there is a 20% chance they have a bad production model, and 80% chance that they simply don't know how to use a camera. At 2.8 it is sharp from centre to corner on a flat subject, obviously if it is curved it won't be sharp because of the DOF. This lens will cut your eyes at 5.6 where it reaches its prime in my opinion. The bokeh is outstanding at 200mm f2.8 it will literally eliminate the background and separate any subject clearly with about 3 feet clearance. Ghosts? None. CA? None. VR II is pretty decent, I can hand hold at 200mm and get steady shots at 1/8 second. This means nothing to you, but take it from me that it will make the difference between getting the shot and not getting the shot. The autofocus is about the quickest I've ever used, and is 99% perfect making sharp shots of distant moving subjects at f2.8 no big deal.
"I've heard this lens isn't a true 200mm focal length at 1.4m distance..." Don't worry about it, if you want to make small things big, buy a macro lens. You just see the bokeh at 200mm f2.8 at 1.4m and then you'll forget it was ever an issue, believe me.
Previous Pros:
In this new lens you gain more light (The aperture widens slightly more meaning it takes in more light in each exposure) The VR is improved for +1 stop although the mechanism is redesigned making it a BETTER VR system, so there are added benefits on top of the extra stop. Sharpness is improved, colour accuracy is improved, working distance is improved, vignetting is improved. But you lose those focus lock buttons (so learn to use the AF lock button on the back of your camera) and it's not quite as good for smaller subjects like butterflies.
Conclusion:
Right now in time, this is where it ends when it comes to professional grade zoom lenses (excluding the 200-400mm VRII) and you will not be disappointed by the performance. Hope this helps.
Build Quality:
The lens feels like it was carved from a single hunk of metal. There is not the slightest indication of "cheaping out" on the materials on this lens. The entire barrel and mount is a very durable, strong metal. The 3 rings (zoom, focus and aesthetic) are rubber coated, but metal underneath. The filter ring has been rubberised on the outer edge which is an outstanding idea, because it protects that filter ring from getting dented or chipped, it's subtle but it's an inclusion that clearly shows the thought that went in to this lens. The zoom and focus rings move as smooth as butter, with a really good scale between 70-200mm (meaning none of the distances are grouped too closely like they are in cheap lenses)
Performance:
First of all, this lens is tack sharp. If anyone out there says different, there is a 20% chance they have a bad production model, and 80% chance that they simply don't know how to use a camera. At 2.8 it is sharp from centre to corner on a flat subject, obviously if it is curved it won't be sharp because of the DOF. This lens will cut your eyes at 5.6 where it reaches its prime in my opinion. The bokeh is outstanding at 200mm f2.8 it will literally eliminate the background and separate any subject clearly with about 3 feet clearance. Ghosts? None. CA? None. VR II is pretty decent, I can hand hold at 200mm and get steady shots at 1/8 second. This means nothing to you, but take it from me that it will make the difference between getting the shot and not getting the shot. The autofocus is about the quickest I've ever used, and is 99% perfect making sharp shots of distant moving subjects at f2.8 no big deal.
"I've heard this lens isn't a true 200mm focal length at 1.4m distance..." Don't worry about it, if you want to make small things big, buy a macro lens. You just see the bokeh at 200mm f2.8 at 1.4m and then you'll forget it was ever an issue, believe me.
Previous Pros:
In this new lens you gain more light (The aperture widens slightly more meaning it takes in more light in each exposure) The VR is improved for +1 stop although the mechanism is redesigned making it a BETTER VR system, so there are added benefits on top of the extra stop. Sharpness is improved, colour accuracy is improved, working distance is improved, vignetting is improved. But you lose those focus lock buttons (so learn to use the AF lock button on the back of your camera) and it's not quite as good for smaller subjects like butterflies.
Conclusion:
Right now in time, this is where it ends when it comes to professional grade zoom lenses (excluding the 200-400mm VRII) and you will not be disappointed by the performance. Hope this helps.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
One word awesome my best and favourite nikon glass - I can shoot this at 1/15 sec at F2.8, for those low light church shots
Most Recent Customer Reviews
VG - Very Good, but hardly 'perfect'.
I see one reviewer calls this lens 'perfection', I'm not so sure.
I bought this lens and sold it after 8 weeks. Read more
I bought this lens and sold it after 8 weeks. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Justice Peace
Ying and Yang
Like the many, many products I have bought from Nikon for myself is was excellent and was great gift for the recipient. it was spoilt only by the service. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Webster Munroe
Amazing lens
As it was written before, this lens is awesome. Became of my favorite instantly from day one. Very sharp and very fast wich is very handy in low light situation. Gotta love it. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Banda
Buy of Amazon Not Ebay
I bought this lens on Ebay it was cheaper than I could have bought through Amazon.What a mistake, the lens of Ebay from the dealer called "THE CHEETAEXPRESS" was complete and utter... Read more
Published 21 months ago by C Garnet
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