Oooh! I'm going to like this lens

[Hacker]

I finally bit the bullet last week and ordered my 70-200mm f/2.8 VR which arrived today. This is the first shot taken just to see what is possible with a VR lens as I've never used one before. Hand held, 200mm at 1/30th:

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f273/HackerUK/30th.jpg


100% crop:

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f273/HackerUK/30th100.jpg

[Venomator]

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Nice one Colin ... can't wait to see some 'proper' photies ... ;)










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[Grendel]

That's pretty damn good for 1/30th hand held Colin :thumbs:

[Joe T]

Oh yes, it will be mine! One day....

[busterboy]

That's pretty damn good for 1/30th hand held Colin :thumbs:


He certainly has a steady hand for 200mm @ 1/30th..:eek:

Looks good Colin.:)

[Adamski]

Oh yes, it will be mine! One day....

Joe,

Would you get the 70-200 f/2.8 VR considering the coverage of the 120-300 f/2.8. Obviously the VR is quality, the weight is halfed & and extra 50mm but wouldn't something like the 28-70 f/2.8 AF-S be very useful.

I'm looking at both these options as a short fast lens is being considered at the moment.

Ta,

Adam.

[oldgit]

I'm guessing this lens is comparable with the lightsider version which is stunning...

Oh yes you will like this lens :thumbs:

[db247]

Oh yes you will! Used mine for the first time on saturday at a wedding indoors, rain was not getting on my new lens, and it was awesome. Used wireless flash as well and then stood back :)

[dod]

now that looks impressive, good purchase Colin :)

[HIMUPNORTH]

Looks like a good lens Colin. We will be able to pick up the sweat on a horses brow with that fella!
:thumbs:


Ven. You better see someone about that thumb mate! :eek:

[Joe T]

Joe,

Would you get the 70-200 f/2.8 VR considering the coverage of the 120-300 f/2.8. Obviously the VR is quality, the weight is halfed & and extra 50mm but wouldn't something like the 28-70 f/2.8 AF-S be very useful.

I'm looking at both these options as a short fast lens is being considered at the moment.

Ta,

Adam.

I agree with what you are saying about overlap with the 120-300 2.8. Arguably the most useful lens to cover the gap between the 18-70 and 120-300 2.8 is the Sigma 50-150 2.8 which retails for a reasonable £450.

However, the reason why I believe the 70-200 VR is suitable for me is that it gives me a handholdable telephoto lens. It is not too heavy to carry, and has VR to combat handshake. It's also one of Nikon's best lenses! :D

The 28-70 is a great lens, but on a digital camera it needs to be paired with the 12-24 (or similar). Total cost = quite a lot!

Im fairly happy with my 18-70 for now, but if I did replace it I would probably chose the 17-55. Of course if Nikon come out with a full frame body soon, then I might go the 28-70 option!

[Venomator]

Ven. You better see someone about that thumb mate! :eek:



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[Wile E. coyote]

He certainly has a steady hand for 200mm @ 1/30th..:eek:

Looks good Colin.:)

The VR function is amazing I took some test shots with my 70-300 VR @ 300mm at 1/60 and they where still sharp, fantastic feature :D

[antonroland]

MODS!!!

Please change Hacker's name to "the Rock" or something:rules:

1/30 AT 200MM!:eek:




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