Comments on: Nikon 70-200 VR II Review

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NIKON 200 VR | Electronics Find — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 06:16:12 +0000

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By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:22:15 +0000

This is an excellent lens. I have used it in the past with a teleconverter for birding and it produces some fabulous shots. You can really see the cameras potential in the shots of the eye you have there.

Thanks for the great review.
~Chris

By: santacruz

santacruz — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 04:52:27 +0000

I can say there are many of improvements for thisnew version.

1) super sharp…even at f/2.8, better than any 70-200mm zooms in the market now Seriously,the image is clear and super sharp.

2) VRII works better as claimed. Shooting 1/10s at 200mm is so easy.

3) focuses to 4.6 ft throughout the entire zoom range, thinking about zoom in and out without refocusing the image again. It is huge advantage, and of course, no other lens can do this.

4) very compact design. Now you can easily put it in your camera bag.

5) Small and slim hood design, easy to keep on the lens (reverse the hood) You can even use the lens without removing the hood from reversed position.

However, all shoppers should beware of some exceptional design. The VRII has 1/8.3 maximum magnification ratio compared to the VRI (1/6.1).

So, it may benot recommended if you want to take pictures very close to subjects, and expect good macro ability. For me, maximum magnification ration at 1/8.3 is more than enough. I am talking about taking headshot of human.
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By: Tansie

Tansie — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:55:39 +0000

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By: Youth Sports Photography

Youth Sports Photography — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:51:05 +0000

Very useful info. These is exactly what I was looking for and it`s what I need if I am to become more than an amateur photographer. Thanx and keep up the good work.

By: Chris Owyoung

Chris Owyoung — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:34:40 +0000

Hi Geoff,

You’re welcome. I’ve actually done some further adjustment of the lens and get consistently better results at f/2.8 – f/3.5 than are shown here. I’ve used the lens extensively now and I love it.

By: Geoff

Geoff — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:05:55 +0000

Thank you for the short review of this lens. I have been looking at several primes in this focal length range, but I am starting to believe that this zoom may fulfil my needs better, thanks for your input.
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By: Tim Hind

Tim Hind — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:15:58 +0000

Hi Chris.

I finally “bit the bullet” and bought the new VRII. I upgraded from the old 80-200 so it’s my first experience of a VR lens, and the results are stunning! I’m also getting usable results at 1/10th of a second even with my slightly dodgy technique!

I can’t wait for the wedding season to start, this lens will change the way I shoot.

Tim

By: Chris Owyoung

Chris Owyoung — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:06:47 +0000

Hi Tim,

I was in the same situation you are and decided to sell my VR 1 for the new version. After using the lens for weeks now, I can tell you that you will not regret the upgrade.

The VRII is wonderful down to 1/10th of second but the best part about the new lens is how much easier it is to use in the field. The ergonomic improvements cannot be overstated. I shot a 12 hour event with it yesterday and I loved every minute of it.

I’ll be updating this post with more sample images as I go.

Let me know if you have specific questions.

Best,

Chris

By: Tim Hind

Tim Hind — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:12:07 +0000

Thanks for the review. I’m about to get a 70-200mm, just deciding whether the new version is a significant upgrade on the old for extra £500