Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Nikkor Zoom Lens For Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (New, White box)
November 24, 2018 - Comment
B002JCSV8U Product Features Type of lens: G-type AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR lens with built-in CPU and Nikon bayonet mount Focal Length Range : 70 -200 mm, Minimum Focus Distance- 4.6 ft.(1.4 m) Dimensions: Approx. 87 mm dia. x 205.5 mm extension from the camera’s lens-mount flange Weight: Approx. 1,540 g (3.4 lb) Compatible Format(s) – FX, DX,
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I’m normally a prime shooter, but I LOVE this lens I won’t get into the technical mumbo-jumbo, as that can be found in many other reviews and online research. I will add, though, that as someone who normally shoots with prime lenses (50 & 85mm), I am finding myself using this lens more and more. I initially bought it specifically for weddings, as it has a decent reach at 200mm and works well in low light. Most wedding photographers consider this a staple as far as gear is concerned. However, I have been using it more and more for engagement shoots, seniors, and even children, as I’m finding that putting a little distance between myself and my subjects relaxes them a bit.One downfall to this lens is that it is HEAVY. Sometimes my neck is pretty sore after shooting a wedding all day. You need to be mindful about not just letting it hang from the neck strap.
An outstanding lens for portraits This is currently my favorite lens for portraits. I’ll list the following as reasons why. See attached images for samplespros:1. Sharpness. This is the sharpest lens I own. It is sharper than my tamron 24-70 2.8 VC, my nikon 50 1.8, my tamron 15-30 2.8(with vc), and my tamron 90 mm macro lens(no vr). I have also owned the most recent sigma 70-200 hsm os. This lens is sharper by an order of magnitude(the sigma lens is a fine performer, this lens is outstanding).2. Autofocus speed – this lens focuses virtually immediately. I haven’t used this lens in dark situations, but in well lit situations which I have used it in, the autofocus is ultra fast and ultra quiet. I have photographed a basketball game and a roller derby match. In both scenarios, the autofocus hit early and tracked consistently. The only situations I found which weren’t ideal were where many moving objects are close together and moving at different speeds and directions…
but it’s super well balanced What more can be said about this lens – everybody needs it. It is my go-to lens for so many occasions. It’s not quite the walk-around lens that some people boast about (for that I personally use a 50 f1/8) because of its size, but it’s super well balanced, has an incredibly useful zoom range, and is f2.8. I’ve gotten so many amazing kids photographs with this lens that you just can’t get with the so-called walk-around lenses because kids are hard to predict what they’ll do and how far they are. With this lens, you’re always ready to shoot.