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allstarimaging Online Upload & Sell: On p.1 #1 · Well... let's see them... With about a dozen Nikon 70-200's for sale on the Buy Sell here at FM I assume a number of you have received your new Nikon 70-200 VR II's, so let's see your images (preferably not brick walls and newspapers) and share your comments on the new lens. Looking forward to your input. Thank you. Jack Nov 28, 2009 at 12:08 AM

Steve Perry Online Upload & Sell: On p.1 #2 · Well... let's see them... Mine is on the way, so I'll post some cat and/or dog photos as soon as I can Nov 28, 2009 at 04:01 AM

tkearney Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #3 · Well... let's see them... I think I'm in love again. I loved shooting my VR I on the D2x. I've had the 200/f2 and the 300/f2.8 since then and although they are fine lenses, I got tired of the weight. I loved my 300 VR, but I sold it in anticipation of this lens. I AM NOT SORRY ANYMORE! This lens does not disappoint and I look forward to shooting this a lot. I think it will be hard to take this one off. I took it out today for a short spin in the woods, mainly to try out the VR. These are handheld on the D3x and my aim was simply to put the VR to the test. #1 was shot at f5.6 and 1/10, the other two were shot at f4 and 1/15. The only adjustments were sharpening in NX2 and resizing in PS. I love this lens--it is well built and it delivers in spades. As someone has said on the B&S, 'out with the old and in with the new'. Don't even look back! Nov 28, 2009 at 04:03 AM

saincteye Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #4 · Well... let's see them... Ns......wish I had the $$...would have to sell one of my limbs to get it Nov 28, 2009 at 04:23 AM

tkearney Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #5 · Well... let's see them... Here are the 100% crops Nov 28, 2009 at 03:59 PM

AGeoJO Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #6 · Well... let's see them... Those shots above - were they taken with your FX body and at f/2.8? Thanks! Nov 28, 2009 at 04:38 PM

tkearney Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #7 · Well... let's see them... 5.6, 4 and 4 respectively on FX. I will get some wide open today and post them later. On the shots above, I was looking at SS more than anything else because I wanted to see what the VR could do. I'm sure it can do better than this even because there was a fairly consistent wind in the air. Nov 28, 2009 at 05:16 PM

allstarimaging Online Upload & Sell: On p.1 #8 · Well... let's see them... so the question becomes..based on your initial use of the new 70-200 is it $800-900 better than the "Old" version which can be picked up for about $1,500 on the Buy Sell? Thank you for posting your images and comments. Jack Nov 28, 2009 at 07:04 PM

mosier Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #9 · Well... let's see them... allstarimaging wrote: so the question becomes..based on your initial use of the new 70-200 is it $800-900 better than the "Old" version which can be picked up for about $1,500 on the Buy Sell? Thank you for posting your images and comments. Jack I can say without hesitation, this lens is worth the extra $800-$900 for me Nov 28, 2009 at 08:09 PM

oobie Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #10 · Well... let's see them... This thread is worthless without brick walls... XD Nov 28, 2009 at 08:20 PM

mosier Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #11 · Well... let's see them... Terry, those shots really show how amazing VR II is on this lens. I'm really not going to be sad when my old one is sold. It did a great job, but the new one is just that good!! Your old D3 is really loving the new lens cheers, jeff Nov 29, 2009 at 12:56 AM

tkearney Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #12 · Well... let's see them... mosier wrote: allstarimaging wrote: so the question becomes..based on your initial use of the new 70-200 is it $800-900 better than the "Old" version which can be picked up for about $1,500 on the Buy Sell? Thank you for posting your images and comments. Jack I can say without hesitation, this lens is worth the extra $800-$900 for me I have no regrets. The new lens makes sense for me because I'm using it with the D3x and I like to shoot nature. It has the performance and features I want, all in a nice neat little package. Portability and flexibilty are key factors for me. A lot depends on what you can afford, how and what you shoot, and what body you use. I think the pricing of the new VRII is consistent with the rest of Nikon's lineup. Not that I agree with their pricing strategy of late, but hey 'if u wanna play, u gotta pay'. All that does is make the deals on the VRI that much sweeter. It is a legendary lens and if it fit my needs or my budget required it, I wouldn't hesitate to pick one up. I've seen some ridiculous bargains lately. I do believe the new one is a worthy successor which raises the bar considerably and follows the ground breaking performance set by the 14-24 and 24-70. I also think the price of the new one has a lot of people balking though, and understandably so. That $800-$900 is a big deal, and perhaps a deal breaker for many. Terry Nov 29, 2009 at 05:32 AM

tkearney Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #13 · Well... let's see them... mosier wrote: Terry, those shots really show how amazing VR II is on this lens. I'm really not going to be sad when my old one is sold. It did a great job, but the new one is just that good!! Your old D3 is really loving the new lens cheers, jeff Thanks Jeff I'm glad to hear the D3 is keeping good company Terry Nov 29, 2009 at 05:35 AM

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