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Archive 2012 · Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 strapped to the D4

  
 
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 strapped to the D4


Following on from my previous thread here's the Chubby strapped to my camera, just to give you an idea of the size of this thing. No sample photos through the lens worth posting up yet, weather is prohibiting an outing right now, but I'll get some up soon.


Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 by ct8282, on Flickr


Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 by ct8282, on Flickr


Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 by ct8282, on Flickr



Dec 09, 2012 at 06:36 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 strapped to the D4


The hood is practically half the lens - when I go hoodless, it's about the same as having a 70-200 mounted, fits in a small bag, just weighs a lot more, and doesn't attract nearly as much attention when you pull it out.


Dec 09, 2012 at 08:25 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 strapped to the D4


workerdrone wrote:
The hood is practically half the lens - when I go hoodless, it's about the same as having a 70-200 mounted, fits in a small bag, just weighs a lot more, and doesn't attract nearly as much attention when you pull it out.


Yeah, I'm thinking I'll be using this lens largely without the hood.



Dec 09, 2012 at 08:50 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 strapped to the D4


That'd be a mistake


Dec 09, 2012 at 08:54 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 strapped to the D4


I guess, is it more of a mistake to leave this gorgeous glass at home because you don't want to deal with the fully deployed size of it, or to shoot without the hood period.

I always use the hood when I'm setting up to shoot with this, but once in a while when I want to walk around with it, the hood just doesn't work for me so I leave it at home. I can whip it out of my messenger bag, grab a shot or two, and stow it away without attracting too much attention.

OTOH, if you want to make a public statement, start conversations, and hand out business cards, don't leave home without it! (the hood, that is)



Dec 09, 2012 at 09:03 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 strapped to the D4


trenchmonkey wrote:
That'd be a mistake

+1



Dec 09, 2012 at 09:03 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 strapped to the D4


+1 with Trenchmonkey.

90% of the reasoning for using the hood is to protect that huge front element. It's not nearly as big and horrible as some people make it out. You get really comfortable with it in a hurry.



Dec 09, 2012 at 09:04 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 strapped to the D4


I'd be remiss not to point out the difference in IQ w/wo, and the ability to set the load down nose first when yer arms need a break.



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Dec 09, 2012 at 09:11 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 strapped to the D4


Cracking shot Monkey.


Dec 09, 2012 at 09:20 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 strapped to the D4


ct8282 wrote:
Following on from my previous thread here's the Chubby strapped to my camera, just to give you an idea of the size of this thing. No sample photos through the lens worth posting up yet, weather is prohibiting an outing right now, but I'll get some up soon.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8495/8256569895_71a7b06671_c.jpg
Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 by ct8282, on Flickr



That is one fine looking chunk of glass, LOVE to have the MF version. Looking forward to seeing what comes out of it.



Dec 09, 2012 at 09:21 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 strapped to the D4


trenchmonkey wrote:
That'd be a mistake



+10 ... the font element on this thing is large and likely to get hit ... the hood is there to protect the front element as much as it is there to prevent glare.



Dec 09, 2012 at 09:33 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 strapped to the D4


Oh, you now have shown proof of purchase! A d4 with a 200 f/2 is like a dream come true ... enjoy!


Dec 09, 2012 at 09:34 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 strapped to the D4


Sometimes I wish I could extend the already large hood of my 200/2 VR I:

I wondered about the funny shaped highlights until I remembered that I've used my left hand to block as much sunlight as possible ;-)



Dec 09, 2012 at 09:37 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 strapped to the D4


I use this combo a lot. There isn't much the pair can't handle.


Dec 09, 2012 at 09:38 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 strapped to the D4


Yeah, Georg...I did use the 300 f2.8 VR hood for awhile...and it helped some. If the 200 has a weaknesss
it's handling backlit comps, but I had a couple of VR's and maybe the VR II w/Nano improves on this.

OP: thanks, Chris



Dec 09, 2012 at 09:42 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 strapped to the D4


I'm definitely a put the hood on kind of person too. I would hate to replace that large chunk of glass in the front.

Ok, so I "only" have a D700 and Chubby v1 for full frame use, friends of mine playing in the cloister of a local art museum, shot after all the "paparazzi" were done





© NightOwl Cat 2012





© NightOwl Cat 2012




Dec 09, 2012 at 10:17 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 strapped to the D4


Hood on.. always. You don't buy a $6K glass only to see flare/ghosting on your images. There's a reason the hood costs $500: It protects a bigger investment. Use it.

btw that's a sexy rig!



Dec 09, 2012 at 11:19 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 strapped to the D4


Can't look at this thread anymore! It wouldn't do my bank account any good.


Dec 09, 2012 at 11:39 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 strapped to the D4


Valid point, unless of course that's the intention ;-).

My guess is the lens will perform admirably without the hood, but as everyone has reminded me, the hood will also spare me a costly fix so for now I'm not going out without protection. As they say, put a hat on it!!



Dec 09, 2012 at 11:41 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Nikon 200mm f2 vr2 strapped to the D4


trenchmonkey wrote:
That'd be a mistake


big mistake. just saying

i never shoot this lens without the hood.



Dec 09, 2012 at 11:42 AM
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