Name: Nikon 200mm f/2G IF-ED AF-S NIKKOR VR Telephoto Lens - Nikon U.S.A Warranty
Brand: Nikon
SKU: NK2002AFVRU
Price: 3999.95 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 5 (9 reviews)

Nikon 200mm f/2G IF-ED AF-S NIKKOR VR Telephoto Lens - Nikon U.S.A Warranty

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This lens does not disappoint in any category. It is sharp. It focuses fast. It has great bokeh and color rendition. The only downside is it is too heavy! Definitely a lens you will use with a monopod or tripod.

Excellent Lens

I have owned the AF-S 300 f/2.8 VR and it was an excellent lens, but after trying another photographers AF-S 200 f/2 VR, I couldn't get over the differences. The 300 was a great lens, but I sold it and bought the 200. Here's why:

The 200 simply destroys the backgrounds of your photos in such a smooth, buttery way that nothing I've ever used can touch it, period. You can isolate any subject you wish and have nothing for background but pure blur. 

Even wide open, which I shoot the most, the 200 is already sharper than the 300 was wide open. Stop down a bit and it gets outstanding. At any aperture from f/2 to f/8, anywhere from center to corner, your shot is as sharp as it gets. Also, there is nothing like it when you absolutely need "f/2" instead of "f/2.8".

Even though the 200 and 300 are close to the same weight, the 200 balances much better being shorter and more compact. The weight is heavy for some people, but it doesn't bother me near as much as the 300 did.

The autofocus is dead-on and super fast, faster than I've been able to overrun, even for sports or birds-in-flight.

There is no way you can take a bad photo with this lens, it's that simple...and I use it on DX as well as FX Nikons.

Nothing better!

I had the AF-S 300 VR f/2.8 lens and wanted the AF-S 200 F/2. After using both of these lenses for a week, the 300 f/2.8 was sold. 
It was a great lens, but it didn't compare to the 200 f/2. The 200 was sharper at all apertures I mostly use, more micro-contrast, the bokeh made my 85 f/1.4 second-best and of course the 300 can't do f/2. 
It's a bit heavy, but I handhold at all times and I'm in my 60's. The balance of the 200 f/2 on the D300 and D700 was far better than the 300 also.
I almost didn't get this lens, but I'm sure happy I did. I would definately buy another if anything happened to this one.

Unbelievable lens!

Put this purchase off for a long time, mistake. The images are so stunning this is a must have.

Amazing images in all conditions

I am using this lens for, people and landscape/nature/cityscape type photography. This is a professional piece of equipment, from the moment you unbox it you know you are in possession of a special lens. The looks you can achieve make it very versatile, but be forewarned, it is hefty.

The 200vr 2.0hhh

I brought this lens recently and used for shooting my doggy, it has excellent performance with super fast focus, superb image and provides creamy broken effect.

Great performance

This is or will be another legendary Nikkor!  This lens produces razor sharp images with outstanding bokeh wide open! Another typical Nikkor!  To discribe this lens in one word: Superb!

Perfection!!!!

One of Nikons best. If you need a 200mm prime this is the best! Sharp & I do mean SHARP. Great OOF elements very contrasty & wonderful color replication. You might consider this a specialty lens but once you use it you are going to invent ways to use it. 
An expensive lens but the quality is there.

Fast & Sharp

This lens is everything they say it is! What a fantastic piece of glass for portraits (phenomenal bokeh) as well as in low light situations (sharp at f2).

Expensive but well worth it when you get that shot!

Nikon 200mm f/2G IF-ED AF-S NIKKOR VR Telephoto Lens - Nikon U.S.A Warranty

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