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p.4 #1 · Will you upgrade to the new 70-200vr when and if it comes out?

I love my 70-200mm, it is probably spending most of it's time on my D700. It was amazing on my older D300, however, I can't stand the vignetting on the D700. Corner sharpness is irrelevant to me on the 70-200 it is sharp enough. I have considered getting the 70-300 for backpacking but for my sports stuff I could use the new one provided that it is as good as we assume it will be.

If I were still a DX shooter I would be getting excited for the price to drop significantly on the original 70-200 in the near future.

Oct 06, 2009 at 04:31 PM

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p.4 #2 · Will you upgrade to the new 70-200vr when and if it comes out?

Nice shot! Can you please share the settings. Thanks

Norm

According to EXIFViewer:

Exif IFD
* Camera Make = NIKON CORPORATION
* Camera Model = NIKON D3X
* Picture Orientation = normal (1)
* Last Modified Date/Time = 2009:07:22 08:06:07

Exif Sub IFD

* Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 6/1 second ===> 6 seconds
* Lens F-Number / F-Stop = 11/1 ===> ƒ/11
* ISO Speed Ratings = 100
* Original Date/Time = 2009:06:13 06:24:02
* Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/0.17 second
* Aperture = ƒ/11
* Flash = Flash did not fire
* Focal Length = 920/10 mm ===> 92 mm

Oct 07, 2009 at 03:24 AM

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p.4 #3 · Will you upgrade to the new 70-200vr when and if it comes out?

Alistair Watson wrote:
Has anyone seen any reviews of the new 70-2002/8 VR II yet? I haven't seen or read anything else about it since the announcement.

I don't think anyone does yet. Not due for release till late Nov

But I'm on the list

Oct 07, 2009 at 12:26 PM

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p.4 #4 · Will you upgrade to the new 70-200vr when and if it comes out?

Jason,

Thanks for the info.

Norm

Oct 07, 2009 at 12:50 PM

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p.4 #5 · Will you upgrade to the new 70-200vr when and if it comes out?

maybe trade/sell my 80-200 af-s if the new kid on the block is miles better (no vignetting for instance, and clearly sharper...if at ll possible).Also would want ot know about performance with converters... as this adds a lot of flexibility for not too much money.

Nov 10, 2009 at 09:07 PM

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p.4 #6 · Will you upgrade to the new 70-200vr when and if it comes out?

because in the center 2/3 where the 70-200 is sharp, it is much sharper than the 70-300VR.

Herb...

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Why do you want to haul around a large heavy 70-200 for landscape shooting though when theres the excellent 70-300 VR thats under half the weight, better optically and availible right now ?

Nov 10, 2009 at 09:42 PM

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p.4 #7 · Will you upgrade to the new 70-200vr when and if it comes out?

one of my most interesting landscape shots was done with my 800/5.6. mostly, you make it part of the effect. flattening of perspective is usually the aim of using such a long lens.

Herb...

Kerry Pierce wrote:
How do you deal with atmospheric distortion and haze with long telephoto landscapes?

Nov 10, 2009 at 09:45 PM

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p.4 #8 · Will you upgrade to the new 70-200vr when and if it comes out?

Already preordered the new one . . . have the current model and the vignetting is horrible on my D700. I have to crop every picture . . . either that or just buy a D300s to shoot with it . . .

Nov 10, 2009 at 09:58 PM

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p.4 #9 · Will you upgrade to the new 70-200vr when and if it comes out?

In some ways I am bemused by all the "no good" copies out there - especially as Nikon say they check every lens for optical performance before it leaves the factory.
Digressing Nikon reckon 12 MP is good for a 16 inch wide print
http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/technology/scene/24/index.htm
Back on topic Canon say in LensWork III 60% at 10 and 30 lpm means no problems and 80% is excellent. I take the point Canon do not define what they mean by excellent but wide open at 200mm (infinity focus) the Nikon specification is 70% so there is no reason why the lens cannot easily deliver A3+ print quality for landscapes unless it is defective. My copy is good for A3 through the combination of 200mm f2.8 causes me a few AF mis focus issues (due to the way depth of focus works at the AF sensor)that slower 200mm lenses do not have,
http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/lens/af/zoom/af-s_vr_zoom70-200mmf_28g_if/index.htm
Turning to the new lens it obviously has new features - but according to Nikon 200mm corner quality wide open is not as good as the current version.
http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/lens/af/zoom/af-s_70-200mmf_28g_vr2/index.htm

Nov 10, 2009 at 10:34 PM

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p.4 #10 · Will you upgrade to the new 70-200vr when and if it comes out?

I will at some point. I have the current 70-200mm f2.8 VR. While it's outstanding, I am after the nano-coating of the new lens. Flare is a major problem with what I like to phot0--railroad trains. There's THREE strong headlights shining right into my lens!

I usually don't mind putting money on first class lenses. I can sell my current 70-200m VR plus my older 80-200mm f2.8 AFD I don't use any more and come up with about as much $$ as I'll need. If it wasn't for the headlight issue, I'd stay with what I have.

Kent in SD

Nov 10, 2009 at 11:04 PM

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p.4 #11 · Will you upgrade to the new 70-200vr when and if it comes out?

I've see-sawed on this for the past month. Ordered one from Amazon, cancelled. Ordered one from my local shop, but I'm not going to take it when it arrives. Here's why:
My gear: D700 and D300. The 70-200 stays on the D300 for most outdoor work. The D700 gets the 24-70.
Eventually for weddings I'd like to do two D700s, one with a 35 f/1.4 and the other with my 85 f/1.4. Minimal flash. Just those two lenses. I'm getting old and need to cut back. On an outdoor wedding, I'd add the 70-200, but on a D300.

So I'd rather save the money I don't have for a 35 f/1.4 that Nikon doesn't have (AFS, I mean).
I also have a 105 f/2.8 Micro. It's great on the D700. For landscape work, I have the 180 f/2.8. It is so sloooow to focus, but the quality is tremendous, better than the 70-200.
The nano coat, the extra ED elements and VR II tempt me. But I know this lens would not make me any more money. It would not pay for itself. My clients, who buy mostly 4X6 prints, would not know any difference. And since I use the lens mostly for portraits when its on the D700, it really helps to have the slight vignette and softness in the corners, although frankly, I'm not seeing it.

As long as I stay away from the forums where glowing superlatives are used to describe buyers' experience with the new model, I'll be O.K.

Nov 10, 2009 at 11:15 PM

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p.4 #12 · Will you upgrade to the new 70-200vr when and if it comes out?

Yes.

Nov 10, 2009 at 11:21 PM

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p.4 #13 · Will you upgrade to the new 70-200vr when and if it comes out?

If it holds up to what I expect it to do I probably will upgrade from the 70-200 VR to the new version.

However, the vignette is quite evident at larger apertures. I am not opposed to a bit of vignetting (I frequently add some in post process), but what I do not like is the very abrupt vignette in the extreme corners. Another gripe is that the lens sometimes lacks in contrast in contra light. I hope that the nano coating resolves this issue. For the typical portrait shots I use the present lens for it does a good job, but the above issues are sometimes disturbing.

Nov 11, 2009 at 12:50 AM

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p.4 #14 · Will you upgrade to the new 70-200vr when and if it comes out?

No, unless I get a job shooting sports. I am a prime lens fan and I use them for weddings. The zooms won't match the 105DC.

Nov 11, 2009 at 03:53 AM

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p.4 #15 · Will you upgrade to the new 70-200vr when and if it comes out?

Well seeing as how you can't control the defocus areas with the zooms, there's no way any other lens can compete with the DC lenses.

I'm not upgrading, even if I move to FX at some point in time. I would probably sell my current lens and get a AFS 35/1.4 if I move to FX (this is assuming that it will come out before I move - which is very likely!).

Nov 11, 2009 at 04:25 AM

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p.4 #16 · Will you upgrade to the new 70-200vr when and if it comes out?

Nope, as I just got the 200 f2 and still have my 80-200 2.8, I am sure it will be very nice though.

Nov 11, 2009 at 04:12 PM

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p.4 #17 · Will you upgrade to the new 70-200vr when and if it comes out?

I read the reviews I've seen so far, and it's a dramatic improvement.

I look at upgrades this way:

Camera bodies are marginal improvements. Unless there's something specific you need, don't bother. Longer you wait, more money you save.

Lenses are another story. Find the lenses that you shoot with the most. Find great quality lenses that don't go down in value. And when a lens gets updated every 7 years, buy it... and don't look back ... because it won't get updated for another 7 years.

In 7 years, I might be dead. So live life, and enjoy the best Nikon glass they have to offer

Nov 11, 2009 at 08:26 PM

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p.4 #18 · Will you upgrade to the new 70-200vr when and if it comes out?

So, who has heard anyting about a ship date?

Nov 12, 2009 at 12:37 PM

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p.4 #19 · Will you upgrade to the new 70-200vr when and if it comes out?

Mine arrives on November 27th.

Nov 12, 2009 at 01:02 PM

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p.4 #20 · Will you upgrade to the new 70-200vr when and if it comes out?

Chris Dees wrote:
Mine arrives on November 27th.

Congrats and you suck all at the same time!

Nov 12, 2009 at 03:23 PM

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