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The Nikon 200mm f/2 Thread - part 2

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p.89 #1 · The Nikon 200mm f/2 Thread - part 2

Is the VR2 worth 10% extra $ over the VR1?
After years of following every 200mm f/2.0 threat, I cannot stand not shooting one myself!

Aug 25, 2016 at 12:29 PM

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p.89 #2 · The Nikon 200mm f/2 Thread - part 2

playerofwar wrote:
Is the VR2 worth 10% extra $ over the VR1?
After years of following every 200mm f/2.0 threat, I cannot stand not shooting one myself!

No, and it's more like 40% savings on the used market.

Aug 25, 2016 at 12:33 PM

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p.89 #3 · The Nikon 200mm f/2 Thread - part 2

playerofwar wrote:
Is the VR2 worth 10% extra $ over the VR1?
After years of following every 200mm f/2.0 threat, I cannot stand not shooting one myself!

Not worth it at all.
I had no regrets with my VRI.

Aug 25, 2016 at 02:32 PM

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p.89 #4 · The Nikon 200mm f/2 Thread - part 2

Yes I agree, my VR1 is fantastic. Absolutely no issues.

Aug 25, 2016 at 02:46 PM

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p.89 #5 · The Nikon 200mm f/2 Thread - part 2

trenchmonkey wrote:
No, and it's more like 40% savings on the used market.

+1

Aug 25, 2016 at 05:39 PM

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p.89 #6 · The Nikon 200mm f/2 Thread - part 2

trenchmonkey wrote:
No, and it's more like 40% savings on the used market.
Here the VR1 is around 3.000 USD and I have my eye on a VR2 that is around 3300USD. (converted)
Thanks for the info!
The only benefits I'd take the VR2 for are: newer (will last longer in the long term), newer (bigger chance parts are available when it fails), slightly better VR and this is a good deal on a VR2.
If I would find a VR1 that's 40% cheaper than this VR2, then I'd jump for it! But that's not the case.

Aug 26, 2016 at 12:57 AM

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p.89 #7 · The Nikon 200mm f/2 Thread - part 2

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Aug 26, 2016 at 04:58 PM

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p.89 #8 · The Nikon 200mm f/2 Thread - part 2

playerofwar wrote:
Here the VR1 is around 3.000 USD and I have my eye on a VR2 that is around 3300USD. (converted)
Thanks for the info!
The only benefits I'd take the VR2 for are: newer (will last longer in the long term), newer (bigger chance parts are available when it fails), slightly better VR and this is a good deal on a VR2.
If I would find a VR1 that's 40% cheaper than this VR2, then I'd jump for it! But that's not the case.

Another advantage of the VR2 is it will sell for more.

Aug 26, 2016 at 05:35 PM

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p.89 #9 · The Nikon 200mm f/2 Thread - part 2

I converted this pic over to black and white after over exposing the shot. While not in color the girls still liked it.

DSC_0381_BW_8x10 by RickZPhoto, on Flickr

Aug 28, 2016 at 07:12 AM

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p.89 #10 · The Nikon 200mm f/2 Thread - part 2

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What a great shot! This really showcases what the 200 f2 does well. Very nice, Corey.

Aug 28, 2016 at 11:03 AM

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p.89 #11 · The Nikon 200mm f/2 Thread - part 2

The 200/2 has become my goto lens for rodeo photography. I shoot it entirely at f/2 unless of course I'm using the TC14, then I'm at f/2.8.

All shots were taken at a youth rodeo a few weeks ago.

Last shot is with TC14.

Aug 28, 2016 at 01:41 PM

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p.89 #12 · The Nikon 200mm f/2 Thread - part 2

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The 200/2 has become my goto lens for rodeo photography. I shoot it entirely at f/2 unless of course I'm using the TC14, then I'm at f/2.8.

All shots were taken at a youth rodeo a few weeks ago.

Last shot is with TC14.

Fantastic shots! All of them. Great framing and timing to capture these images. Really dynamic!

Aug 28, 2016 at 01:49 PM

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p.89 #13 · The Nikon 200mm f/2 Thread - part 2

Hardcore wrote:
Fantastic shots! All of them. Great framing and timing to capture these images. Really dynamic!

Thanks so much. Some events are more difficult than others, but I learn more and more each time I'm out there.

Some arenas are setup perfectly with relation to sun position. This arena, unfortunately is positioned completely backwards from what I like, but I try to work around it to get the shots I want.

Aug 28, 2016 at 01:57 PM