Nikon 200mm f/2G IF-ED AF-S VR
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Review Date: Jun 19, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $4,000.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Sharp corner to corner, focus is lightning fast, VR works well, bokeh is incredible
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Cons:
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Heavy, expensive, mounting foot is too short (replace with RSS)
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I bought new in early 2009 before the price hike. I do portraits and use it some in the studio and outdoors, I always look for ways to use it.
Handheld it's a back breaker if you do it too much. I'm an old guy so if your a weight lifter, they are all light. Short periods are fine.
If your photo is not sharp with this lens, you misfocused.
Get about 6 - 15 feet from your subject and the bokeh of the background is creamy smooth.
I only use my 70-200 zoom now at events when I have to shoot without moving my position.
I use the Think Tank Glass Taxi and I keep the lens shade on all the time now. It's actually a short lens so it will fit into smaller spaces if needed by reversing the shade. I recommend the RRS lens foot for this lens.
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