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2012-08-08T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens a classic....

The problem with some reviews is that you get bad info. The 70=300 can never outperform this F2.8 in low light!!! A classic that performs well in low light. The 70-300 is only good in well light environments. I know, I have used both.

Jkruuz

2010-07-31T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sharper Than Sharp

This might be the sharpest lens Nikon ever made. The focal length is rather inconvenient, and I don't use it all that often. For portraits, sports, or birds (wildlife) the results are absolutely stunning. No zoom lens could hold a camera to this lens for sharpness. I have taken pictures of birds in flight at quite a distance that look so sharp that you feel you can reach into the photograph and touch it. Amazing. Also at 180mm it is very light and small (for such a strong telephoto) The background is so beautifully blurred with portraits (bokeh) No doubt, I will always own it!

DAVID C.

2009-08-15T21:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Poor overall performance

Given the cost save your money and get a Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR Zoom. The 70-300mm is cheaper, faster focus (with a D-300) and much better in low light.

Photo h.

2008-12-28T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

New lens for less than a new price

This is a replacement lens for an older, manual focus 180 f2.8. It takes up much less space in the camera bag and is lighter.

THOMAS G.

Nikon 180mm F/2.8 Specifications

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