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This lens offers a very useful range of focal lengths from 70mm-200mm and I find that it is on my camera nearly as much as my primary lens. It's great for isolating subjects using the f:2.8 aperture but provides good depth of field as well when stopped down.
It is heavy and appears large, especially when the sunshade is attached. Draws some attention!

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Great Lens for Sports Photography

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This thing is built like a tank. It is a bit heavy, but that doesn't bother me one bit. I normally use it for sporting events of all types, festivals, and candid photos. The constant 2.8 in a zoom this range is huge. This would be a great alternate wedding lens.

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This is the third review I have written. Every time I try to put in one of my photos the website goes beserk and I have to start over. Nonetheless, I want to tell people that I love this lens and can't believe how i can take crisp low light shot at a shutter speed of 1/15 handheld! I can shootthe full moon and it looks like a telespoe. I can take pictures of drogonflys on flowers that could go in Natl Geographic. Bury me with this lens when I die.

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Great Lens. Very Expensive.....WORTH IT!!!! I am so glad i did not settle for Sigma. The VR is Amazingly useful. I very rarely use a tripod. This lens is great for portait work. Take pictures of people when they dont know your looking. Blur backgrounds to oblivion with the 2.8 aperture, and subjects stay razor sharp! Amazing focus speed. This thing is awesome.

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Simply put this is one of the finest lenses ever created! If you want to be a Pro, you better have this in your bag! I use this for my portrait photography, concert photography, high speed photography and just about everything else. The clarity is beyond superb, the focusing is tack sharp and superfast, not to mention silent. Like I said earlier, don't consider yourself a pro unless you have this lens. Paired up with the D3 you have a combo that is truly incredible and unbeatable. The color, clarity, sharpness and speed cannot be beat by any other lens out their so don't waste your money on an off brand because in the end you will be buying this lens!

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I've used this lens on my D700 for senior portrait shoots and the results are simply amazing!!! Yes it is expensive but you wont be disappointed!!

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This lens is constantly welded on to either my D300 or D700 bodies.I use this for both portrait and landscape (sometimes complimented with a 1.7 teleconverter). The lens is fast focusing and produces exceptionally crisp shots. This was money well spent.

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I have tried it once in the dim light of the ice arena. I think I'm going to get some great shots.

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This is a wonderful lens! Superior shots indoors with low light. I use this on my Nikon D300. I shot the Dayton Air Show this past weekend and had numerous panned shots - excellent detail - no blur. As a woman, I would think twice about going with a heavier lens. This one gets heavy after shooting with it all day - but it's not enough to make me regret my purchase - I love it! :)

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Incredible quality. Fast autofocus. What more can I say. The only bad thing is that it gets heavy in no time. Isn't something I really want to carry around all day.

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This lense is superb, I red people is waiting for the new model release of this lense, but you cannot go WRONG at all with this. You'll be very happy.

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This is a awesome lens. I love it. I tried on shooting my daughter's dance performance. The picture is very clear. With VR, I am able to move my camera freely. Especially the f2.8 all range, I can zoom with no limit. I will use it for outdoor sports as well.

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I upgraded from the Sigma 70-200HSM (and I thought that lens really was great). The Nikon 70-200 is amazing in its speed and sharpness as I shoot mostly sporting events. This lens is on my camera all the time!!

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This lens is very sharp. Autofocus is spot-on and fast. Beautiful bokeh. It does everything it is designed to do. Why did it take me so long to decide to buy this?

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This the best and fastest telephoto ever.

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IT take's wery sharp pictures,and beautiful colors, worth for the price, buy it either if you are profess or amature get this while it's still on the market you wont be dissapointed don't think a minute it make's you
happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if you dont believe it rent' it first and try.

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Great glass for many uses

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Used primarily on a D3x...this thing is awesome. Perfectly clear optics, seamless integration, and stunning quality are all words that fall short of adequately describing this lens. If you are a pro, you probably already have this in your bag. If not, and you aren't afraid to spend a bit to get supreme quality, go for it because you will not regret it. It will help complete your lens arsenal. Good hunting.

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A great lens. I'm new to DSLR photography, and really have the bug. I bought for shooting spring sports, and have found that the lens is so usefull, I keep on my D90 at all times.

I still don't know the full potential of this lens. I'm looking forward to more time outdoors this summer to put to good use.

It is difficult to blend in the crowd with this lens with the hood attached. I think I'll likely travel with a compact 70-300.

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I used this on a shoot in Texas and it was amazing. I photographed the Bats in Austin at sunset and the lens worked great and the focus was fast. Kicked up the ISO and got good results at F5.6 @ 60th. Loved the VR for handheld shooting.

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I've been using this lens with a Nikon D90 to photograph theatrical rehearsals and dress rehearsals, and it's given me consistently high quality images that are in sharp focus. I've also used it outdoors for nature photography, where it has also performed superbly. The only downside is its weight, but it's built as solid as they come and I don't mind putting up with this minor inconvenience.

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I have been shooting bald eagles across the street about 100 yards away. And the pix are great. 100% crops are possable for me now! good for portraits too.and fast flyingR/C airplanes as well fast focus makes for ultraclear pix! I love this lenes!

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This lens is great on DX cameras, but is somewhat soft on the corners with visible vignetting when used on FF cameras like the D3 or D700. The center is very sharp, and it does balance well when on the camera. Many of us were hopefull that Nikon would release an updated version, but I got tired of waiting.

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Love this lens!! Gives new meaning to "Tack Sharp". The "VR" works well. Most of my shots are outdoors with subjects in motion. It was hard to justify the $, but I am so happy I went for it. I am already saving for the 24-70. I use it on a D300.

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This is probably the best lense Nikon has ever made, I am constantly suprised by the great work that this lense produces.

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This is one of my favorite lenses. It shoots amazingly well in low light conditions and focuses in a snap. The only drawback is the weight. I could not do without this lens. Image stabilizer works well.

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My first "pro" lens and glad I made the purchase. Fast, quiet and sharp. Yeah, it's heavy but no more so than any equivalent lens. Look forward to many years of use.

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Have taken many sports and birds in flight photo's and was extremely impressed with the quick focusing and sharpness.

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This is simply a great lens. The reviews tell you how well it handles a wide range of situations, but what they can't tell you is how ergonomic it is, how substantial and indestructible it feels, and how handsome it looks. Yes, it is heavy, and yes it is an inve$tment; but I would not trade it for any other lens available.

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I didn't wait long to get this lens. For a zoom lens, it is amazingly sharp.

I put heavy down as a con, but that is all that I could find that might be considered a negative. But what do you expect for a professional quality, fast f/2.8 lens? If it was lighter, it would have to made of many plastic parts.

This lens is a high quality lens all the way around. Highly recommended!

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Great overall lens.
A bit large and bulky, but solid construction.
Focus can be slow when using a teleconverter but that's normal

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Previous reviewers have pretty much covered anything I can say about this lens other than it is.......


Finest lens I have ever owned. Price tended to hold me back at first but once I bought and used it I wondered why I waited.

Construction of this lens gives the user all the confidence needed.

Next purchase will be 24 70mm and that will pretty well cover all areas I will ever need short of ultra wide angle and super tele.

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Beautiful results, like all the other reviewers before me I also agree that this is a super lens.But be aware that it is a large lens and on the heavy side,but I would have to say that would be because of all the elements (lenses) that it is made up of.

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Adorama thanks![...]

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I just wanted to add one of my night/firework photos taken with this great piece of equipment (and my D300).

This is a must-have if you really want to take your photos to the next step!

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I just got the lens 2 weeks ago. I have been using the 70-300 with VR and liked it a lot but needed a faster lens for sports. I'm amazed with the sharpness, the autofocus, the ease of use. It will also help to build my arm and shoulder muscles; it's not that bad but I was surprised by the heft of the lens. I doubt that I'll ever take it off my D80.

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This lens took awhile to get in, all of the lenses were going too China "Darn Olympics" But Was Well Worth The Wait.....THE BOKEH ROCKS !!!

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This lens is worth twice the price and should be in any serious photographers kit. It is a little heavy because it is made so well. The images taken with this lens looks like they could go right into a magazine. Razor sharp with colors so true you will be blown away!

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Most of what can be said about this lens has been covered in previous reviews. I will add that this lens also works extremely well with the Nikon TC17. I'm posting a photo along with the review. This is a 100% crop of a hand-held picture of a swallow in flight. If you have ever tried to capture swallows, this photo should be an indication of the capability of this lens to focus quickly and track action.

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The best lens in my bag. Works very well with the TC-14E II. Fantastic!

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I rely on this lens for fast autofocing, candid shots, and low light photography. The build quality is extremely high.

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I HAVE APPROXIMATELY 40 NIKKOR LENSES AND THIS LENS HAS NO EQUAL FOR SHARPNESS.VR WORKS PERFECTLY AND WITH THE D3'S ISO RANGE THERE IS PRACTICALLY NO LIMIT AS TO WHEN YOU CAN SHOOT.

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I have been shooting for over 30 yrs and for the life of me could not justify spending this much money on a single lens until a few months ago. I got an extra paycheck and broke down and bought the 70-200 2.8 VR and the 17-55 2.8 (also an unbelievable piece of glass). I shoot weddings and special events and the crispness and sharpness of this lens as well as the 17-55 is nothing short of astounding. I kick myself for having waited this long to get this kind of quality in my images. Post-processing can only minimally improve upon what is already there. This lens will ensure you have very little post-processing to do. Yes it's heavy, but who the hell cares when you get such beautiful images and such beautiful bokeh. If you have to sell one of your children to get this lens, do it. You can always have another kid!!!! LOL.

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This is an awesome piece of glass. It's a bit heavy but worth every gram!!

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What else can be said, get it, get it, get it.....and don't worry, you'll love it.

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I use this camera mostly for portraits and general photography. It focuses fast and consistently gives me sharp pictures that are beyond my expectations. I am very happy that I bought this lens and probably keep it for a long long time.

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This is the lens that every working Nikon professional already owns. It's everything you've read about-- long, heavy, expensive. And it's amazing. It's not going to get any shorter, lighter, less expensive, or become more available. Just buy it. Once you get it, you'll only have one question: "Why'd I wait so long?"

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Just buy the lens. If you are looking at this lens you know the quality of pro glass. The 18-200 pales in comparison. I am not a pixel peeper, I don't shoot brick walls, I don't shoot books on shelves. I go out and shoot real life stuff and some not so real life. Is there distortion? I guess. So what? Enjoy the lens. You could buy every prime lens Nikon makes and spend tens of thousands of dollars. The distortion will be lower, maybe no ghosting or flare. But let's see, you have a prime on, you have to hot swap a lens and the shot is gone never to be seen again. OR, you have this lens on and the shot happens and you capture it. Maybe there is a little distortion or little flaw somewhere blown up 30000% but at least you have the shot. This lens is worth the money. You get a fixed 2.8 the 18-200 can't do that. Means you are going to get 2 more stops out of the lens to catch a shot. If you have the money, buy it. If you don't, save up for it. I always have said, "get one level better than you think you will need." You may think the slower lenses are awesome but you will be amazed at what the extra stop or two will do for you. There is a reason it is expensive and there is a reason it is always on back order.
The color is awesome, the contrast is awesome the focus is fast and sharp.
Is it heavy? That is a relative term. For the lens I don't think it is heavy. Is it heavier than a 50 f 1.4? Sure it is. I like the weight. To me it makes it easier to control. That is just a matter of personal preference.
Now, order the lens and prepare to be very satisfied.

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I've always been the type of person who believes that you get what you pay for, and let me say that with the Nikon 70-200mm F/2.8 lens, it is absolutely true. I spent about 6 months researching and reading every little piece of information about this particular lens before I spent money on it, and all indications were good. I purchased this lens about 1 month ago, and all I can say is WOW! It has helped my pictures to almost come to life. I plan on purchasing the 14-24mm F/2.8 and 24-70mm F/2.8 lenses also from Nikon which will cover the entire range from wide to long. As in my rating above, the lens is heavy, which really isn't a con when considering how well it is built, the darn thing is like a tank! Very smooth operation in the zooming function, and lighting quick when focusing. Low light shots are very nice with this lens and the ability to use the lens wide open at 2.8 is something that has been very helpful. The only real discrepancy that I would have with this lens is that the hood becomes removed far too easily. Every time I remove it from my bag it comes loose because the release button is easily depressed. I've just gotten used to making sure it is secure when I take it out of the bag, no big deal. I have included some pictures below as examples, and you can view more shots done with this lens at [...]As with many reviews that I have read, if you are considering this lens, and have the money, then by all means do yourself a favor and buy it. Give yourself a few days of use to get used to it, and you will never look back.

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After using the Nikon 80-200mm for years with gereat results. I am amazed by the images produced by the 70-200mm. Shooting wide open produces results that few lenses can match.

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I used the lens the first time at a wedding and I love its clarity, quick focus and easy zoom. It has become my primary lens and it does a great job. I was glad I spent the extra money to get it and if your thinking of getting one, do not hesitate, you will be impressed.

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As an older photographer, lens performance makes me want to change my entire zoom lens collection to high-speed VR.

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A great lens, carry it all the time, just got back from safari in Kenya and he quality of the photos is so consistent. Use it for over 25% of total travel photos.

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First impression - So quiet!
Second impression - So fast!
Third impression - Like many others have described the lens is a bit on the heavy side but worth every oz. and easy to hand hold and well balanced with my D200. Great color and bokiem. I have also used with 1.7TC with little loss although a tad easier with a tripod. Even with the TC though VR seems to work well. If you can part with money it will be on your camera body quite a lot. I am more than happy with this lens.

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I had the Nikon 80-200mm F/2.8 lens and loved it. This is better and well worth the upgrade. The VR feature and the motor in the lens are worth the price.

Remember this is a professional lens and its big and heavy but balances well on a tripod or holding the tripod foot.

I love the fast focusing and sharp pictures. It was wll worth the price...no wonder the Pros use it all the time. Recommend that you use the lens hood all the time to keep you from bumping into some one or putting your fat fingerprint on the lens.

I love this lens.

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I don't know why I waited so long to buy this lens! I read dozens of reviews before purchasing. It is worth every penny. I shoot mainly sports and nature photography. The quality of the images is so sharp it has saved me countless hours in post processing.

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Excellent quality lens. Very sharp and a fast lens. Perfect with VR.

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I also have the Nikkor 18-200. While that lens is convenient for a "walk-around" lens, the 70-200 VR is simply better. Photos are noticably sharper - you can tell which of the two lenses were used by looking at most photos. For portraits, the ability to have a shallow depth of field is unparalleled. Compared to the 18-200, the 70-200 focuses faster - we are talking birds in flight, and if you can believe it, focusing and shooting a clay pigeon as it is hit by the shotgun blast. Amazing.

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I had the Nikon 80-200 f/2.8E AF-S lens which was an outstanding lens before upgrading to the 70-200 F/2.8G, with the VR I get clarity in pictures I cannot achieve without it in poor light (crew rowing in the rain). Love the lens.

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I am still learning how to use the product. There are so many variables introduced when using this lens. When you combine the higher speed (f2.8) with VR normal and active, and manual focus, plus all of the modes of the camera you have one heck of a lot of options, many of which are not good.For example, when shooting indoor sports you need the lens opened up as wide as possible, but that means that your depth of field is almost impossibly small (a few inches in some cases). Closing the aperture down means that you might as well have brought your [$] f4-f5.6 lens. Also, when shooting indoor sports (I used it at an arena football match) the action is fast, so you need a very fast shutter speed (>1/200 sec), so even if you have VR turned on, and you track a player, the image may still be soft or even out of focus. I plan to try some shots at another event with VR off and a higher shutter speed (> 1/320th). Of course, this pushes the iso up and the grainyness creeps in.Finally, I am still experimenting with which camera settings to use that will focus and set the exposure on the one player I am aiming at, while at the same time, not overexposing the shot if the player has a dark uniform or blurring it if the player is behind a ref or other player.Of course, indoor action sports is the worst possible scenario for any lens, but for the price of this lens, I expect only the best!As for daylight shots of flowers, people, places, or indoor shots of inanimate objects, the lens cannot be beat...

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i've had the lens a week and i cannot believe the results......amazing results at a dusk soccer match and also soaring purple martins.

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Have only had the lens a few weeks, but have shot about 100 images with it. The images have always turned out exceptionally sharp and well exposed. After using this lens, I will always buy the lower f-stop faster lens. It makes a tremendous difference. It's very expensive, and if my wife finds out, I'm a ghost! But, it's well worth the money and the potential beating!

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I think this lens is often overlooked by many professionals as a great "leave attached" lens. It's flexible for moderate distance shooting. It's extremely fast for catching action. And, it's focal length gives great depth, clarity and control of subject and background.

It's pricey, so if you can generate some business off it to pay for it, I would highly recommend. If money is no object, it's a must have.

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This lens is great. Everything is top notch, my only problem is the location of the focus lock buttons, but I don't use them very much. The zoom and focus rings are smooth and easy to use and picture quality is near perfect. I debated buying this lens for a while and now I'm glad that I have it.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens with Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Exceeded expectations.
Great vibration reduction, superb/equal quality at f/2.8.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens with Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

[...] Slightly more narrow & longer than the AFS lens.This would be a good addition or primary lens for many types of work.

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I'd loved the quality of the imges, maybe a little bit too heavy and long, but for shure one of the best lenses ever I use.
A must

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I've had this lens for about a month now and I am beyond impressed. Someones review of this lens said
"The only con is now you can't blame bad results on your equipment" I havn't read a more accurate review. If you are even considering this purchase, take the plunge, you won't regret it.

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Like the previous versions of the Nikon Tele Zoom (80-200 and 80-200 S-wave), this lens is a must have for any photographer. It is sharp, quick, and the results are amazing. A money making lens, that is what this is! Worth more than it costs!

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I have used this lens for several weeks and am very pleased.

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Unbelievable!!!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens with Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Great lens, strong, tough, sharp, etc... Having the VR is great for low light shots, beats dragging tripod around. Good for portraits as well. I keep this on my camera 90% of the time.

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The best for its price.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens with Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

I've gotten unbelieveably sharp images from this lens! My first reaction was "Wow, it's heavy!", but I've gotten used to it's weight in the short time I've had it. I now say that it's "Worth it's weight in gold"!

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Great lens, none sharper, but it is not light. Mounted to my D80 I get great results. I may have to get a monopod though as holding this lens makes my arms tired after a while. Highly recommended!

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This was the second lens I bought to use with my D200. I used to own an 80-210 and there is no comparison - none. It is pricey, yes, but worth every dime. The best zoom ever. Period.

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The perfect midrange telephoto. Very very sharp. Excellent bokeh. A joy to use.

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Compared to any other lens thta is not a/2.8 this lens will not dissapoint (although it is heavy that helps with freehand stability with the right technique)

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens with Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

I love this lens. It met all my expectations in terms of image quality (excellent), performance (tops), and overall build quality (excellent). I have no hesitation in recommending this lens to the hobbyist/enthusiast or the professional photographer.

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This lens is all I thought it would be I put off purchasing this and that was lost time for me. This lens is an essential part of your photo experience

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens with Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

i have used 3 different versions of the 70-200 nikon zoom. each one is better ttan the last.

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This type of lens is not cheep, but the results are worth the $$$. Those of you who shoot hockey games know that the lighting is difficult at best. This lens has made a huge difference in the shots that I take and keep. Sharp, fast, and accurate.Only con is the lens is heavy. Strongly suggest a monopod, or tripod with this lens. [...]

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I am very pleased with the photos I have taken with this lens. VR is great, I get excellent photos with out a tripod. I listed heavy and long as a con, if you dont use a chest, mono, or tri pod, it gets tiring to hold up if you are using it for a while, at least it does for me.

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I use this lens for shooting weddings. This lens is fast and light which allows me to use it in low light without a tripod or monopod. Great lens for anyone that needs speed and mobility.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens with Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Very sharp lens that focuses quickly and it's max aperture plus the VR make it great for low light. But it's a heavy sucker and the tripod mount sticks out from the lens to far... and if you take it off you don't have a convenient place to hold it. It's be just about right if it was half the current size. Is it picky to say that I'd give it 5 stars if it had a smaller tripod mount?

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens with Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Lenses don't get much better than this. I use it for portraits and weddings and fine art photography and couldn't be happier. It's built like a tank, and I'm sure will last forever. It is not a light lens, though, and after toting it around for awhile, you'll definitely notice it taking a toll, but that's a small price to pay.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens with Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

I am lucky to have such a nice lens. I mainly shoot sports for a Newspaper for now, but also use it for portraiture and nature. I love the focusing, but sometimes it is a bit sensitive with VR on; takes some playing around with. It has very good glass that helps in letting more light into the lens for better, clearer photographs. There is also less yellow even in Auto mode. It gives a more natural feel to the photograph, especially with natural light.
I use it often and hope to always have something to shoot with it, whatever I am doing!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens with Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

This lens is a great piece of glass. You will get solid results al the time. great sharpness, great contrast, great bokeh (even if you can't really compare it to the 85 1.4 afd), really fast focusing.
The only drawback is that it is a little heavy if you plan on carrying it around for half a day or more, but I do it all the time as I know that the pics are going to be worth it!

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So far I've only used it for a coporate portrait shoot. It's my new portrait lens, very sharp.

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Compact for power. Focuses fast for wild animal pics

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens with Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

This lens has exceeded all my expectations. It is as sharp as a tack and very easy to work with. Some may find it on the heavy side but you do not get this quality with light weight materials.

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This lens is everything you could hope for in a lens, it is outstanding and crisp through all F stops. It is built like a tank, very durable.

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Highly recommanded for all Nikon users. Besides it's little heavy to carry around to everywhere, it's one of the best lens from Nikon.

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I purchased this lens for nature photography, specifically for flying birds. My 18-200 VR is one of my favorite lenses but is too slow for hand holding against fast flying birds or other action. Coupled with my D200, the 70-200 is nothing short of a joy to use. It tracks fast and furious in continuous focus mode and the images are "tack sharp". It's much larger than my 18-200 but I can hand hold it for an hour or more with little fatigue. The 1.4 and 1.7 Nikon teleconverters work well with it, including autofocus and VR. If you want this focal length range and don't need it for fast action get the Nikon 18-200 VR, it will cover 95% of your general photography. You will not be disappointed.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens with Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

What a great lens! I upgraded from the old 80-200mm f/2.8 and there is no comparison. Fast focus and razor sharp images. I never thought that I would need the VR function, but it is definitely useful. Construction is robust - I am looking forward to may years of great photos with this lens. [...]

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I love it

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens with Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

I am a 'budding' photographer, not professional by any means. This lens makes my pictures look like a professional took them. I have photographed outdoor hockey, a newborn baby and young children playing....the pictures are awesome. Even with time and knowledge, I know that I will never outgrow this lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens with Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Expectation were met and then some. Doing my own experiment, I found I could hand-hold the camera/lens combination at much slower shutter speeds than previously. Images are sharp, crisp and usable. Instructions to manually turn off VR option must be remembered, but otherwise, a very user friendly lens, with great glass and a ease of operation.

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This is one of the fastest focusing, sharpest lenses I have purchased, next to my Nikon 50mm 1.4.
The image quality produced by this lens, is worth every $$ you pay for it. Want to truly utilize your digital slr, buy the fast pro quality lense, you will never want to use a kit lense again.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens with Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

The lens is solidly built. Controls are ealily accessible. The vr works as expected. Focus is fast. Bokeh is very nice.
It is heavy, but that's expected for a 70-200mm 2.8 tele-zoom. The system should be tripod-mounted by the lens foot for best stability, which is why wish the foot could be made a bit longer to be used as a handle. (You can replace it with a better aftermarket plate like Markins) The other thing is that when carrying the lens hood reversed in the unused position mounted on the lens, it is somewhat wobbly and gets in the way of your hands holding the lens. That's just being picky.
Overall, it is a very good lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens with Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Have shot two National Championship NCAA Football games and numerous nature shots - never dissappointed. Focus is always spot on and zoom is easy to control. The VR makes nightime sports photography so much clearer it is worth the price.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens with Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Built like a tank, very fast focus, razor sharp, I love this lens. Great for sports and nature photography. Even works as a portrait lens in a pinch, close focus is very good - no complaints from me.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens with Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

My favorite lens - and I have several. I use it primarily for weddings and action photography, but also for wildlife and landscape photography. Very sharp, good contrast and color rendition, and the Vibration Reduction is worth the price alone.

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I was able to "fill the frame" with deer in the wild. Shooting open at 2.8 with VR on allowed sharp photos handheld at high zoom levels.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens with Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Made exceptional available light photographs at acrobatic performances in Shanghai. Real challenge- low light and action. Would not have been possible without this lense's performance. If weight is not a concern, this lense is always in my kit. And even when it I am thinking about the heft, it's still hard to leave behind.

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I've used this lens for sports and for wandering around at dusk or later, getting great action shots and amazingly sharp images despite my shaky hands.

Very durable, it can take a tumble. The focusing is super fast. Truly everything a telephoto zoom could ever be!

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I must say that this lens is incredible! The fast fixed aperature of 2.8 is way cool and makes for some awesome bokeh! I've used it with the 1.4 teleconveter and it still was lightening fast and very sharp even when shot wide open. Kudos to Nikon for a killer lens!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens with Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

My experiences with this lens have been excellent. The 2.8 apecture setting works very at night and with dim light. Combinations with ISO settings, VR, hand control, and a flash contribute to a well balance photo. Also, I bought the Nikon 1.4 teleconverter. All images shot with both lenses came out very well. However, the lens is on the heavy side. I wish Nikon had the newest VRII technology with this lens, like with the Nikon 18-200mm