Comments on: Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR-II review

By: Arif

Arif — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:03:54 +0000

Great review Greg! Sold the old several months ago, not because I’m not satisfied, but the AF-S motor started to show sign of age. Bought the new one a few weeks ago. Couldn’t be happier! The breathing is never a problem to me, since I never require precise framing at minimum distance. I can always move closer or farther if I need it.

By: gnohz

gnohz — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:00:57 +0000

Just wanted to say, thanks for the detailed writeup and review of the new lens. It will definitely help in decision making :)

By: Michael de Gunst update

Michael de Gunst update — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:00:12 +0000

Expressing my sympathy and heartfelt concern to the very individuals and families suffering from the (Sendai earthquake) disaster and sincerely hope and wishing for safety and health for them soon!
Update: In the meantime I tested the AF 80-200mm 1:2.8 first and second edition and the 70-200mm VR1 against the VR2 and hereby like to share my thoughts with you. My stunning conclusion is that the AF 80-200 are so flat in colours! Sell when you can! You know it is slow focussing and tack sharp but the results (flat colours) count at the end of the day.
Why buying a VR2 when owning a VR1? Strangely the suspended production at the Sendai factory, produces high-end and pro level Nikon SLR gear, made me decide to buy when I could. A fortnight ago I bought about the last VR2 “new in box” in the Netherland. Waiting for VR3 might have been to long for me so the last VR2 new in box was just a must buy.
My conclusions (and hardly read on sites on the internet) at the long end (200mm) the VR2 has the same focal length as the VR1. Despite my first opinion the VR2 is a must have tool because off hardly visible fall-off and sharpness loss in the corners and nice color rendering all over.

By: Duncan Kim

Duncan Kim — Mon, 17 May 2010 07:42:28 +0000

Hi Greg. Thanks very much for the review which I found better than any other reviews other there. I was wondering whether I should switch my lens but I think I am going to stick with old 70-200mm for now. Interestingly, I found images taken with my 70-200mm at 70mm better than thouse of 24-70mm at 70mm. Accordingly to Nikon’s MTF, this shouldn’t be the case and I was pulling my hairs try to figure out what went wrong with my 24-70mm. I am glad it looks like it is not my lens after all.

By: Tim Hind

Tim Hind — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:34:55 +0000

I tried out the VRII at my local store after reading your review. With my style the shortened reach isn’t a problem after all, so I bought one!! Stunning lens, I recommend potential buyers check it out in relation to their style, as it may not be a problem.

The sharpness and VR are excellent, with virtually no vignetting (unless I shoot a blank wall!)

By: Tim Hind

Tim Hind — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:52:19 +0000

Greg, great review, very helpfull. I need to think again about getting one. Like the higher contrast in backlit situations though!

By: Michael de Gunst

Michael de Gunst — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:12:52 +0000

Thanks, great review, minimum distance has always been my biggest problem by weddings, children and smal animals, So I stick to VR-I too.

By: Will

Will — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:30:03 +0000

Great review Greg, it answers a lot of questions. I think I’m sticking with VR1