Nikon 80 - 200 F2.8 AF ED Arrived

[threesongs]

My Nikon 80 - 200 F2.8 AF ED arrived a couple days ago off ebay. I bought it for $500 delivered - seems in pretty good condition - haven't really shot anything with it yet - hopefully got a couple of concerts coming up soon. Will be awesome for the Adelaide Big Day Out.

[fozzie]

threesongs - congratulations. Look forward to seeing some shots with your new toy in coming days.

fozzie

[threesongs]

Btw its the push pull version.

[macka]

Congrats on the new toy.

Will be awesome for the Adelaide Big Day Out.

Be careful - they might not let you in with that. Check the back of your ticket and you'll see it says "no professional cameras" (whatever that means). May be worth a phone call to confirm exactly what is allowed in.

[threesongs]

No its fine - i received my Photo Pass in the mail yesterday - im shooting for a website called The Dwarf.

I recently came back from the Falls Festival in Lorne, Vic - photos are up on my website - http://www.threesongs.net/gallery

Initially i didnt have a photo pass for Falls - but this very kind photographer (Simon Ferguson) offered me his 2nd pass.

[Thommo]

hey mate, great to see you joined up.

[macka]

No its fine - i received my Photo Pass in the mail yesterday - im shooting for a website called The Dwarf.

In that case, I look forward to seeing your shots.

[Oz_Beachside]

Have fun, I love that focal range, and at 2.8 you can get some great shots.

I had the 80-200 two ring, and bokeh was great for half way through f-stops.

Enjoy!

[blackD200]

Have fun, I love that focal range, and at 2.8 you can get some great shots.

I had the 80-200 two ring, and bokeh was great for half way through f-stops.

Enjoy!

yes it is indeed =)
what an awesome lense even for portrait...
I've been using it on the 200 side with f2.8 -- i just have to walk back a bit - for half bodies and close up shots - it looks unreal...

[threesongs]

I shoot concerts predominantly - so the F2.8 is pretty important for me. I was actually thinking about hiring this lens for the Big Day Out - but then 1 happened to appear on Ebay for the right price.

[Geoff]

Good stuff threesongs - look forward to seeing you work some magic with it!

[Killakoala]

Welcome to the forum Threesongs.

The 80-200 F2.8 is an excellent lens, I have one myself an I've taken some great shots with it. Shooting bands with it will be fine. It's nice and sharp, even at F2.8

I reckon it's as good as the 70-200 VR.

Great price for it too. You've done well. Please make sure you post some images of the concert. Enjoy it.