Nikon 70-200 2.8 Edif Afs-g Vr W/box

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★★★★★
4.5

Pros

  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (476)
  • Well built / quality construction (354)
  • Durable (273)
  • Consistent output (241)
  • Rugged (232)
  • Easily interchangeable (139)
  • Great picture quality (119)
  • Easy to use (84)
  • Easy to clean (48)
  • Simple / intuitive controls (36)
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  • Heavy / bulky (248)
  • Pricey (16)
  • Bulky design (15)
  • Tough to attach (4)
  • Slow focus (3)
  • Big (2)
  • Blurry focus (2)
  • Hard to clean (2)
  • Heavy but manageable (2)

Best Uses

  • Sports/action (321)
  • Wildlife (241)
  • General purpose (191)
  • Portraits (178)
  • Shooting outdoors (117)
  • Shooting indoors (94)
  • Night photography (92)
  • Upgrade (79)
  • Landscapes (40)
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The AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED lens is designed with professional and advanced amateur photographers in mind, offering them a truly compact and lightweight telephoto zoom lens featuring some of Nikon's most innovative technologies. With Nikon's advanced Vibration Reduction technology, this new lens will enable photographers to make crisp, sharp pictures by minimizing the blur caused by hand holding a camera at slow shutter speeds and by potential shaking when the photographer is in a moving vehicle, aircraft or any other moving platform that induces vibration. In addition to Vibration Reduction, the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED lens includes a selection of Nikon advanced technologies such as Manual/Automatic mode, Extra Low Dispersion glass (ED), Silent Wave Motor Technology (SWM) and G-Type design (aperture control exclusively from camera body).

Offered exclusively in Nikon's AF-S optics, the Manual Automatic mode (M/A) allows for instant switching between autofocus and manual focus, virtually eliminating lag time in the transition and enabling photographers to make a last minute adjustment, even if the autofocus system has locked onto the subject. This performance is complimented by Nikon's Autofocus Tracking with Lock-on(R), a technology that will enable the system to maintain sharp focus even if the subject is momentarily obscured from view, or if the camera's AF sensor momentarily moves off the main subject.

Extra Low Dispersion (ED) Optical Glass is a high quality, low dispersion glass that enables superior performance from this versatile, compact lens. Through low dispersion characteristics the lens' color performance is enhanced by virtually eliminated secondary chromatic aberrations that are common to telephoto optics that do not include ED glass; this technology enhances image quality with added visible sharpness and contrast to the image.

Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor technology is another landmark development in Nikon's lens development program. Silent and fast autofocusing with superior accuracy and ultra-quiet operation; this technology is highly regarded among professional photographers and is incorporated in a large assortment of Nikon lenses that bear the AF-S mark.

The G-Type feature is designed for the newest Nikon SLR models, including both 35mm and digital, all of which feature a built in Sub-Command Dial, from which aperture control is possible. The design facilitates better lens handling, and helps photographers keep a more positive grip on the camera as they use their right index finger to adjust aperture. This firmer grip and excellent balance will help photographers get sharper images, even as they adjust exposure and quickly shoot their pictures.

Distance Technology (included in D-type and G-type Nikkor lenses) provides precision distance information from the lens. This information is incorporated into exposure calculations for both ambient light and flash illumination, as well as combinations of both. The distance information enables more precise calculations, leading to improved exposure control. Additionally, D-technology also enhances the Nikon system for automatic balanced fill flash. This selection of Nikon high technology is an example of how Nikon approaches lens design, blending each lens' handling characteristics with those of the camera, for total handling excellence and optical design technology to maximize imaging performance. The AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED is fully compatible with all Nikon SLR models that include a built-in aperture control Command Dial. It will also operate using Shutter Priority and Program Mode operation in many Nikon models that do not have a built-in aperture control.

Specification Description
Model 2139, 2140, 65041771, 6845A004
UPC 018208021390
Filter/Wide Angle Capability 77mm
Fits Camera Made By Nikon
Interface USB
Lens Type Telephoto
Maximum Media Width 13"
Select Film & Digital Integrated Lenses
Select Lens Style Tele Converters
Select Lens Style Telephoto Zooms
Select Mount Canon
Select Mount Nikon
Type Step-Up Rings
Type Telephoto
type telephoto

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Last update: Nov 16, 2009

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[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

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[5 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Lots to learn

"I am still learning how to use the product. There are so many variables introduced when using this lens. When you combine the higher speed (f2.8) with VR normal and active, and manual focus, plus all of the modes of the camera you have one heck of a lot of options, many of which are not good.For example, when shooting indoor sports you need the lens opened up as wide as possible, but that means that your depth o..." Read Full Review »

Jul 10, 2007 by Raygun

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★★★☆☆
3.0
great, but could be better in QC

"I have owned and tried 4 samples of that lens in the past 4 years. And I have to say that 3 of them had some sharpness border problems, the last one shows a strong "backfocus" at 200mm ! About the border sharpness problem : most people won't even notice it... But, if like me, you're going make some precise tests with the Nikon D2X, lenses on a heavy tripod, focus at infinity ...shooting wide open (at 2.8) a f..." Read Full Review »

Apr 15, 2008 by Richard

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[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon 70-200 2.8 Edif Afs-g Vr W/box Review

Lots to learn

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Quiet
  • Sharp Focus

    Cons

  • Complex
  • Expensive
  • Heavy
  • Manual was worthless
  • Requires lots of practice

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Night Photography
  • Portraits
  • Professional Work
  • Sports/Action
  • More »
 

"I am still learning how to use the product. There are so many variables introduced when using this lens. When you combine the higher speed (f2.8) with VR normal and active, and manual focus, plus all of the modes of the camera you have one heck of a lot of options, many of which are not good.For exa …"  Read Full Review »

Pool

Pool
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Catch

Catch
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 10 2007
Raygun
New Hampshire
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[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon 70-200 2.8 Edif Afs-g Vr W/box Review

Unbelievable

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Portraits
  • Sports/Action
  • Wildlife
 

"I've always been the type of person who believes that you get what you pay for, and let me say that with the Nikon 70-200mm F/2.8 lens, it is absolutely true. I spent about 6 months researching and reading every little piece of information about this particular lens before I spent money on it, and a …"  Read Full Review »

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 15 2007
Joe
Bradenton, Florida
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  • Semi-Professional
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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon 70-200 2.8 Edif Afs-g Vr W/box Review

Must Have Lens for Action

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • Portraits
  • Sports/Action
  • Wildlife
 

"Most of what can be said about this lens has been covered in previous reviews. I will add that this lens also works extremely well with the Nikon TC17. The photo I am posting along with the review serves only to illustrate how adept this lens is at tracking and focusing on fast subjects. This is a 1 …"  Read Full Review »

Hand Held 100% Crop

Hand Held 100% Crop
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German Shorthaired Pointer, Hand Held Portrait

German Shorthaired Pointer, Hand Held Portrait
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 11 2008
Threshershark
Salt Lake City, Utah
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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon 70-200 2.8 Edif Afs-g Vr W/box Review

Not your fathers zoom

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Fast focusing
  • Low Light Capable
  • More »

    Cons

  • Difficult to Clean
  • Heavy
  • Loose mount

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Night Photography
  • Portraits
  • Sports/Action
  • Wildlife
 

"Let me just say that I do love this lens. I have owned other fine lenses in this focal range from several other makers, and this one by far is the best. Looks fantastic, rugged as I've ever seen, sharp, fast, love the rotating tripod mount. I shoot nature, portraits, and special events, and the VR w …"  Read Full Review »

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 6 2008
bldlightpainting
Palmer, AK
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  • Semi-Professional
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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon 70-200 2.8 Edif Afs-g Vr W/box Review

Fantastic Lens

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Quick Focus
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • Night Photography
  • Portraits
  • Sports/Action
  • Wildlife
 

"I can tell that this lens and I will have many happy years together. My first uses are photographing a high-school marching band that performs mainly in the evenings and at night. The results with this lens have been nothing short of spectacular. I can use it hand held on my D80 and the large ape …"  Read Full Review »

  • Using Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 29 2008
Band Parent
Gainesville, Florida
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