AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR
70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED
This fast f/2.8 high-performance zoom lens features Nikon’s VR image stabilization and is the ideal lens for low-light sports and portrait photography.
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AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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Most versatile lens I own
When I am shooting fashion, concerts, sports, portraits -- anything that doesn't involve landscapes or architecture -- this lens is on my D3x or D3s at least 80 percent of the time. I find myself using it for these subjects even more than my 85mm f/1.4 AF-D. It's great for basketball, even under the basket, and for football, soccer, or baseball, it works perfectly with my Nikon 1.4x and 1.7x teleconverters.
For fashion, portraits, and concerts, I use it at f/4 or f/2.8 and get wonderful image quality, bokeh, and selective focus. The VR lets me shoot concerts at 1/200th second at f/4 on the D3s at ISO 6400 with great results.
I prefer this lens over the newer version, even for full frame cameras, because it has greater magnification at close focusing distances. Any vignetting or corner "softness" does not affect the kind of pictures I take -- which don't include landscapes or brick walls.
They'll have to pry this lens out of my cold, dead hands.
July 30, 2010
Fabulous lens
I use this lens for sports photography and it is wonderful. Most schools won't let me use flash but I get great stop-action and good depth of field with this lens coupled with my D700. The variability from 70-200 will pick up most every desired shot. I like to use it for portraits also as it give me a lot of choices without having to move my tripod.
July 26, 2010
Wonderful lens
This is a wonderful lens.
2-in-1 — creamy bokeh and sharp images)
Fast and quiet focusing, great design, VR really helps when low light shooting.
If you need a telezoom — buy this lens.
You won't regret.
One thing I have to say — my lens after two years became a little squeaky (like if metal parts rub againts each other) when focusing from MFD to infinity.
Nikon, please open an Official Service Center in Ukraine, Because there are a lot of Nikon users in Ukraine, which don't have acces to autorized service/maintenance.
July 24, 2010
Tight lense, loose mount
Purchased for trip last year and absolutely love it's performance. One annoying issue though...the lens mount is loose on my d300. Can't get a tight fit. I don't think it impacts the optics, because it only rotates, but i'm always aware of it.
August 2, 2010
Great features and performance
I use this lens for some scenery, but most of the time for wildlife when I don't need 500mm. I do use the lens a lot of the time with a 1.7 teleconverter. It's very good for eagles and bears ,etc that are close.
July 30, 2010
Great telephoto
Very sharp, versatile. Required Nikon service x2 for VR failures.
July 30, 2010
Nikon cheated us with FX designation
On the virtues of this lens on a DX body, I can't speak highly enough about it. Lightning focus on the D2x fast enough for near-field lacrosse and VR that salvages wedding ceremony shots.
BUT I'll have to spend a lot to upgrade it To a VRII when I buy a D3s because the engineers cheaped-out and cut corners so that it vignettes on an FX body. That's the last thing I expected from Nikon after a relationship that started with buying the F2 when it was the shiny flagship - after falling in love with the Nikkormat of the yearbook and school paper staff.
I feel so abused... Enjoy this lens if you never ever think that you'll buy FX - but soon you won't be able to buy DX, so put your dollars into one that isn't end-of-life like this one is!
July 30, 2010
Wonderful Lens... BUT
I shoot lifestyle/fashion at f2.8 with this lens and since switching to FX, I am really disappointed with the corner falloff. I'd upgrade to the VRII, but from the reviews I've read, it seems like the drawbacks I find are present in that lens too. The falloff vanishes at f 5.6, but now I have to isolate my subject against a non-busy background.
Anyway, it's super quick AF, tack sharp, and I can minimize the falloff in post. The rumors of handheld shots at less than 125 are just that. If my subject's moving and I'm not on a monopod, 500/sec. nails it. Which is brilliant. But, give me 1000/sec. and I'm happy, which is fortunately easy to get with the new bodies.
July 30, 2010
Used almost every shoot
Wonderful lens very well built. Recommend stopping down to F4.5 for tack sharp - my only criticism.
I use it on almost every shoot along with 17-55 (Photojournalism). Those 2 lenses give me 90% of what I need.
July 30, 2010
Wonderful lens - some issues
Even though I highly recommend this lens I have had issues with the connection onto my Nikon D2Xs camera body. I have had it serviced twice and still need to keep pressure on the lens/camera to have the best contact. If I don't, my f-stop will register O and a blank image appears on the screen. If I hold the lens tight on the camera it seems to work fine. Nice lens though...
July 30, 2010
Features do not work properly ?????
Slow and imprecise focus. Zoom ring grips.
Not satisfied with my lens !!!!!
My camera: Nikon D2X
April 15, 2011
Very expensive, very soft lens
Heard and read nothing but great things about this lens. It was my first Nikkor lens, my first pro level lens. This lens is soft at all focal lengths and at all apertures on my D300 as it is on my D100. I have sent it to Nikon in California twice to have it checked out. On both occasions I was told the lens is within specs when it was returned. I have let others use it on their D200 and D300's, and they agree, something is wrong with it.
I have since purchased a Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G and a 300mm f/4 AF-S, both of which are superb. My copy of the 70-200mm f/2.8G VRI is essentially a $1600 paper weight.
April 14, 2011
This lens has been nothing but problematic
The Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED is a workhorse … when it works. Unfortunately for me, I bought a lemon. Since shortly after purchase the VR assembly failed. It has since been to the shop three times, none of the visits has solved the problem. From what I understand it now falls under CA Lemon Law protection. For this reason I cannot recommend this lens. If you are looking to buy the 70-200, go with the VRII.
April 14, 2011
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Does the autofocus work using a Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Lens on a Nikdon D700 camera?
1 year, 3 months ago
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The D700 has a built in motor, the 70-200mm lens as well so yep should autofocus. Check out this link http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13867/kw/What%20lenses%20can%20I%20use%20on%20the%20Nikon%20d700
What will be any negatives on using this with my D60 body. I will be upgrading body soon but can just afford the lens for now.
1 year ago
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Anonymous
New Jersey
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New Jersey
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes.10 months ago
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Rocco
california
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california
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes it works like charm10 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Sports
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yes.7 months ago
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Anonymous
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yes6 months ago
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Anonymous
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Anonymous
seal beach
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seal beach
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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How do I attach a filter to this lens? Or does it require a very specific filter?
I have a 77mm Hoya Pro1 Digital filter, but can't attach it to the lens. There is a rubber bumper - am I supposed to remove that?
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DocAMC
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Filters attach to the front like any other lens, it should just screw on1 of 1
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