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| Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras | 
 enlarge | Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
Buy New: $2,499.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  36 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 2.9
Maximum Focal Length: 200
Minimum Focal Length: 70
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 12.9 x 7.6 x 7.5
MPN: 2139
Model: 2139
UPC: 018208021390
EAN: 0018208021390
ASIN: B00009MDBQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Compact, lightweight G-type fast 2.9x telephoto zoom with Vibration Reduction | | • | VR operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 3 stops (eight times) faster | | • | Holds fast and constant f2.8 maximum aperture through the entire focal range | | • | Built-in Single Wave Motor for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet AF operation | | • | Five ED glass elements for higher optical performance |
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Product Description
Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality.PRODUCT FEATURES:Exclusive Silent Wave Motor enables ultra-high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation;VR operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 3 stops faster. In addition, active vibration mode selection is possible, for using in an active situation such as in a car, boat or plane;VR ON/OFF mode available;New cosmetic design;5 ED elements reduce chromatic aberrations providing superior optical performance - even at maximum aperture;Fully compatible with Nikon TC-14E II and TC-20E II Teleconverters;Internal Focusing (IF) design for smoother focusing and great body balance;M/A mode enable instant switching from autofocus to manual with virtually no lag time even during AF servo operation;No power consumption during manual focus operation;Rounded diaphragm (9 blades) for natural blur;Focuses as close as 4.9ft (AF) 4.6ft (MF);High-performance Nikon Super Intergrated Coating offers superior color reproduction and minimizes ghost and flare;Detachable tripod mounting collar is provided;Filter attachment does not rotate with focusing;New G design enables apertures to be selected from select Nikon AF SLR camera bodies;New G design incorporates distance information for flash and ambient light exposure processes.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 31 more reviews...
Buy this lens now, it aint gonna get cheaper..its an investment in your life. October 7, 2008
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
Yes it is heavy. Yes it is large. It wont focus well if you are too close to your subject. But there is a reason why the price of this lens is going up and up and up, like the price of oil. I got mine.Its a Nikon PRIME VR lens for goodness sake! I could sell it for more than I paid for it. Buy this lens.Read the instruction manual on how to use the vr modes.Take a photography course.Are you an idiot and cant take good pictures with this lens because you cant follow directions? Put it in the box it came in.Wait. Sell it for more than what you got it for.Then you wont be an idiot any more. Get this now, it works perfectly on my d300. Its also an investment in my full frame future, I'm sure seven years down the line i will buy a nikon d900 or whatever number comes out, My 70-200mm vr will be here and ready. Even the non vr version is just as good,for all you tripod huggers. When I take pictures, people say "wow,how did you take this picture?".With the pictures Ive taken with this baby I wouldn't cheat myself and get the NON PRIME 18-200 vr that the clown ken rockwell busts a nut over.When i took pictures of the kids in mid air (ages 3 to 5) looking like some mini michael jordans, i was immediately satisfied with my purchase.The professionals have this lens in their arsenal. And so should you.Can't afford it? Donate blood. Work overtime. Look for loose change from under the couch. Beg your spouse to get it for your birthday.Ask your boss for a raise.Breakdance alongside the naked cowboy at Times Square for some dough.If you're reading this you probably got a d300 anyway.oh did I mention that it is usually out of stock? When I convinced myself to get it, it was out of stock everywhere.I could not even get it on amazon.I drove to Jersey Camera and they told me they were sold out, but I would have to go the main warehouse because a shipment had came in.When I got to the warehouse the security guard said "wow! we usually get people from europe here to buy the same lens because it is so expensive.You must be a professional."If you have a d300 or above( d90, d700 I know you d3 owners have this lense already) get this lens now.Whoa!!!! What was that noise? Darn it!!! Did the price just go up again??? Now I'm seeing $2000,2300, and $2499 for the price of this lens!Hahahahahahah!!!! I got mine for less than that with three filters including sales tax! You know what to do! Get it now( Dont get a grey market version,.nikon USA wont dare touch it if it needs repair). Then you will realize how pathetic your life was without it.
Outstanding Lens For Those Who Need The Speed September 19, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This lens is one of Nikon's most popular mid range zoom with professionals and serious non-pros willing to fork over $1,700 or so. While there are other Nikon lenses in this zoom range for considerably less money, this one fits the needs of photographers requiring outstanding optics and the speed of a fixed aperture f2.8 lens. (Most kit lenses are variable aperture, meaning the aperture gets smaller as you zoom in.)
I purchased this lens specifically for photographing night football games. I needed the widest aperture in order to capture fast action (using faster shutter speeds) at an ISO that would not result in excessive noise (graininess). For similar reasons, I needed the extra stabilization that the excellent Vibration Reduction (VR) provides, which is why I bought this lens over the similar 80-200 f2.8 that Nikon offers at about half the price. The VR allows you to hand hold the camera at slower shutter speeds, providing the equivalent of 2 stops of additional effective range.
This lens is professional grade - built like a tank and relatively heavy. I use it with a monopod at games for stability. It's features are well documented so I see no need to comment in detail. Just know that the autofocus is very fast and precise and the image quality is superb. Of course, this is true of most of Nikon's lenses regardless of price.
What you're getting by purchasing this lens is flexibility of use and better quality of build. Don't buy it expecting your photographs to magically and suddenly start looking like those you see in Sports Illustrated or National Geographic. Photos of your Sunday afternoon family picnic might not look any better than those taken with the $140 70-300mm f/4-5.6G. However, rest assured that in shooting situations where you need the wider aperture, this lens will blow a kit lens out of the water.
Bottom line: If you plan to take advantage of the wide aperture, this lens is an uncompromising must-have. It is an outstanding lens for those who need its features and capabilities. However, if all or most of your shots are outdoors in bright sunshine, or rarely go lower than f3.5 or f4, this lens is probably more than you need. Save your money and get the excellent all purpose AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED or the less expensive AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED.
Terrific lens - lousy service September 19, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
First, I have to say that this is an absolutely fantastic lens...anyone considering one will know that already, so I'm not saying anything new here. I had the prior-generation 80-200 (which itself was a tremendous lens) and I have to say that this one is better in every category. If you're wondering, yes, it's definitely worth the money to upgrade.
My complaint was with Amazon's partner JR. I purchased this lens through them, even though it was more expensive than some other vendors, because they advertised it as "in stock, but takes an additional 2-3 days". Well, it wasn't in stock at all - and they couldn't tell me whether it was a few days, or six weeks. I ended up having to go through the hassle of canceling my order and hunting the lens down at another merchant.
In fairness to JR, this lens is very popular among pros, and it was just before the 2008 Olymipcs, so apparently a worldwide backorder situation existed for this particular product. Still, advertising it as "In Stock" when it's not seems deceptive to me.
A proper piece of glass August 14, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I recently bought this lens to get some sports shots at the Beijing Olympics, and I must say that so far the hefty price has proved to be justified. I primarily use it on a D200, and it focuses really fast, silently, and accurately. Colours, bokeh, and resolution are all great. It is, in a word, great. It is a bit big, though. It's size and weight makes it less than convenient to carry around your neck, but, that said, it is easy to support it with one of your hands while walking around, and it's quite thoroughly thought through in the ergonomics department, making it easy to use.
The VR is a big bonus, and does work quite well. It definitely makes a big difference when shooting indoor sports. I hear Nikon've made an updated version of their vibration reduction technology that's supposedly even better, but the one used in this lens is still good.
I join the already big crowd of reviewers who say that this is one good lens and definitely worth the price. I do, however, think, that if you don't shoot handheld, the Sigma 70-200mm would probably be just as good an investment.
Another fine lens from Nikon August 6, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Nikon, like Canon and other manufacturers, produces their fixed aperture zoom lenses to their highest standards of quality. This lens is no exception; most reviewers, and certainly most professional photographers, will agree.
Since you already know this is a good lens, before you buy, ask yourself how you're hoping to use it. This is not a casual walk-about lens; it is heavy, and will make your arm(s) tired. If you're not willing to lug it around, you're not going to use it; any camera lens, no matter how good it is, does nothing for you while sitting unused on your shelf.
If you plan on using this lens exclusively at apertures smaller than f/4, you're not making the best use of your money-- you can spend half as much money, and buy a variable aperture lens that provides the same fundamental imaging capabilities. While this lens is probably sharpest at f/5.6, that's not where it truly shines.
Shooting wide open at f/2.8, this lens performs beautifully. Portrait photography (especially candid photos, such as one might take as a guest at a wedding), medium-distance wildlife photography, outdoor sports photography-- these are all fabulous uses for this lens. I am always pleased to put this lens on my camera and start taking pictures, because I naturally lean towards single-subject compositions, and this lens is perfect for making high-quality images while picking out a subject against an interesting background.
That's not to say it can't take fine images stopped down-- of course it can. When taking landscape photos, I regularly make several images with this lens in addition to what I capture with a wider angle lens.
Buy this lens because you plan to use its unique capabilities, not because you feel you deserve the best. If you won't be pushing the boundaries of a 55-200mm, f/4-5.6 lens (which, for what it does, Nikon's version is a fine lens), you certainly won't be leveraging what the 70-200 f/2.8 has to offer, and would be better off with the smaller, lighter, and cheaper lens.
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