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p.1 #1 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

Does anyone have any photos of this new lens. I am interested in its depth of field, sharpness, colour, contrast, and background isolation capabilities. I am wondering if I should sell my Nikon 200mm F2 VR. Though i understand they are for different uses.

Greetings to everyone.

Nov 22, 2009 at 04:25 PM

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p.1 #2 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

solomon10 wrote:
I am wondering if I should sell my Nikon 200mm F2 VR.

Bite your tounge!

Nov 22, 2009 at 04:37 PM

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p.1 #3 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

I do believe the only difference between the old and new are:

Better VR, get a stop or two more from VRII
Edge to edge sharpness on FX
New design of body

I think other then that. It is still a 70-200. Its going to be a sharp on DX or FX.
If you have FX and need edge sharpness, buy it. I wouldn't sell the 200 f/2 unless you think the 70-200 will be better suited for you.

Chris

Nov 22, 2009 at 05:20 PM

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p.1 #4 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

If your profile is up to date, I would sell the 200mm and buy a few more lenses.

Nov 22, 2009 at 05:32 PM

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p.1 #5 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

What is wrong with my profile. Have I made a mistake or something ?

Nov 22, 2009 at 06:12 PM

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p.1 #6 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

No, nothing wrong with your profile, but it just seems a bit limited only having a 200mm lens to use for all your shots.

Nov 22, 2009 at 06:21 PM

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p.1 #7 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

HI

Yes, you are correct. My Nikon gear is very limited at the moment. Thats because after buying D700 and Nikon 200mm VR, i was left with no money. I am currently saving for a Nikon 28-70. Thats another story.
Anyway, I heard that the new 70-200mm VR II comes very very close to the performance of the 200mm VR. If that is true, then it will better than every prime in the Nkon, Zeiss and Canon camp. That includes 85mm F1.2 and Canon 300mm F2.8 IS and non IS version (which i used to own).
I see you have a 200mm VR, so you know as well. Its a monster lens.

Some photos please.

Nov 22, 2009 at 07:29 PM

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p.1 #8 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

I definitely would not sell the 200 F2.0 for the 70-200 2.8...those lenses are in entirely different leagues.

Nov 22, 2009 at 08:19 PM

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p.1 #9 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

solomon10 wrote:
Some photos please.

They are supposed to be shipping Nov 27th. Moose Peterson has some preliminary images on his blog, other than that, it will be a while.

http://moosepeterson.com/blog/?p=10243

Nov 22, 2009 at 08:44 PM

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p.1 #10 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

Dpreview have posted their 70-200 VR II Review:

http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/nikon_70-200_2p8_vrii_n15/

Feb 26, 2010 at 06:19 AM

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p.1 #11 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

I have a few shots from some baby photos i did over the weekend. Mind you i generally make my photos look a bit softer so it may not be the best of examples..

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The edges are blurred on purpose in these shots. I'll try and get some actual model shots done over the weekend though.

Feb 26, 2010 at 06:30 AM

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p.1 #12 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

solomon10 wrote:I am interested in its depth of field,
Will be the identical as all other lenses in this range

Feb 26, 2010 at 07:32 AM

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p.1 #13 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

I would not sell the 200mm. It is a very rare breed and a very lucky acquisition for you.
Don't fool yourself, the zoom is not better that the 105DC lens, 105 MicroVR or 135DC.

Feb 26, 2010 at 08:29 AM

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p.1 #14 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

exif included
out of the box nef
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Feb 26, 2010 at 01:13 PM

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p.1 #15 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

Not an answer to your question of 200 vs. 70-200 VR II, but here's some info you might want to read as part of your research:

bythom review

Feb 26, 2010 at 01:53 PM

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p.1 #16 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

Personally, I would never sell my 200f/2 for a 70-200 VRII... but that's just because I use them both very differently. I have the 70-200 VRI, and it's serving me just fine on FX as I don't care as much for corner sharpness when most of what I do stays in the center at large apertures.

Feb 26, 2010 at 03:25 PM

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p.1 #17 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

Er, I would be very surprised if the new Nikkor 70-200 is better than the Canon 200mm F2.0 and would be, similarly, ditto the new Canon 70-200.

Feb 26, 2010 at 03:38 PM

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p.1 #18 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

The 200f/2 is a classic but as you mentioned, the two lens serve different purposes. If the 200f/2 doesn't match your current needs or your future needs, then you may want to (God forgive me for saying this) sell it for the lens that match your needs. Don't know what the used market is in Europe, but for the cost of a used 200f/2 (approx. $3,900-$4,000), you can get a used 24-70mm and a 70-200mm VR and may still have something left over.

The other thing you may want to consider regarding the 70-200, is the upgrade of the VRII worth the added expense or would you be better served looking at the VR I?

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Feb 26, 2010 at 04:02 PM

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p.1 #19 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

Dpreview.com has posted up an in depth review of the new 70-200 VRII that may help you. Also there is a review on bythom.com on the new 70-200 VRII that addresses the close focusing issue that has been widely discussed. When I saw that review I was shocked at the difference between the old in the new in close focusing at the longer end of the lens. As far as the 200 2.0 is concerned, that is a really special lens and you would need to consider how much use it is getting and would you get more use out of the 70-200. There have been a couple posted on the buy/sell that will give you a sense of current value, etc for a used one. They seem to be around the $3,900 range. Good luck with your decision.
Jack

Feb 26, 2010 at 04:16 PM

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p.1 #20 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

I will post a few photos later as I am out and about now. One thing for sure the sharpness and IQ on my D3x has blown me away. I was not so optimistic when I sold my older version and purchased VR II. I can honestly say the VR I which I owned and was very good is a dud compared to the new version. Shooting at 2.8 is once again a joy every shot is spot on, razor sharp, and the contrast this zoom produces excellent. The VR is top notch and much better then the any Nikon lens I have owned. Compared to the 200 f2 it would be comparable at f2.8.

Feb 26, 2010 at 04:53 PM

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p.1 #21 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

Here are a couple at f2.8-3.2

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Feb 27, 2010 at 02:48 AM

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p.1 #22 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

i dont have pics to show at the moment, but i can tell you that my 70-200 VR2 on my D700 is amazing! I cant complain about anything...

i have never heard of a close focusing problem with this lens until this thread either? Weird... Guess im lucky or something because mine doesn't have this issue, or atleast i haven't come acrossed it yet?

what causes it?

Feb 27, 2010 at 04:48 AM

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p.1 #23 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

Bruce Sawle wrote:
Here are a couple at f2.8-3.2

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Wow! Great shots Bruce. Reminds me of shots taken with the 200VR.

Are these this straight out of camera? Standard picture control?
My 70-200mm VR II will be arriving this monday and I hope it performs just as good with my D3s as yours have with the D3x

Feb 28, 2010 at 06:48 PM

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p.1 #24 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

These had the usual pp done in capture NX2. This would include levels and a bit of contrast. My in camera settings are shot in neutral picture style - 1 hue +1 sat sharpening was set a 3.

Feb 28, 2010 at 06:55 PM

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p.1 #25 · Nikon 70-200 VR II

Thanks.

One other thing, I am intrigued by your statement: "Compared to the 200 f2 it would be comparable at f2.8"

Just to be clear, do you mean wide-open performance of the VR II is comparabe to the 200 2.0 stopped down 1 stop? If so, that would be awesome!

Bruce Sawle wrote:
These had the usual pp done in capture NX2. This would include levels and a bit of contrast. My in camera settings are shot in neutral picture style - 1 hue +1 sat sharpening was set a 3.

Feb 28, 2010 at 07:13 PM


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