Nikon 70-200mm VR AF-S ED (phew!)

[cyanide]

What is it that you like about the lighter colour, kipper?

(and yes, I know this is a stupid question, much like "why is the sky blue"... but I had to ask...)

[kipper]

I dunno, it's different I guess.

[cyanide]

fair enough

I said no the other day, chose instead to wait for restock of black ones... damn it was a hard call...

Hopefully soon....

[kipper]

The white looks kind of pro. Just trying to recall what colored lenses all the pros had at F1GP. Lots of whites if I recall

[fozzie]

kipper/Darryl,

The white looks kind of pro. Just trying to recall what colored lenses all the pros had at F1GP. Lots of whites if I recall

An aspiring professional photographer hey. I could think of a lot worse professions.

Goodbye for now,

[digitor]

The white looks kind of pro. Just trying to recall what colored lenses all the pros had at F1GP. Lots of whites if I recall

That's because they're using Canon...

Cheers

[xerubus]

fair enough

I said no the other day, chose instead to wait for restock of black ones... damn it was a hard call...

Hopefully soon....

fyi

i had mine picked up from bh in new york today... they still had a few in stock ...

cheers

[Onyx]

That's because they're using Canon...

Yes, and they have no choice! You're with the superior brand, offering a superior selection of coloured finish for your pro lenses!

[kipper]

Actually not all of them were iirc.

[Glen]

Nice shots Onyx of the lenses with the kit. Again shows the versatility of the kit lens

[Onyx]

Nice shots Onyx of the lenses with the kit. Again shows the versatility of the kit lens

How did you know it was taken with the kit lens Glen?

[nito]

Not trying to hijack the OP, but I want to share some unremarkable test shots of the same lens.

Let's say I am very pleased with this lens. It was a great birthday present.
All shots were handheld with VR on normal.

It a heavy lens, but I will grow more muscles to use this monster of a len.

The shots are in the lab were I work. Some were in the car park and some nurses questioned me over the shots. Prob thought I was shooting pics of the residential apartments near the hospital.

F6.3 1/60 200mm


F8 1/8 117mm


F2.8 1/40 200mm


F8 1/800 200mm

[birddog114]

Congrats!
The 70-200VR's family is now outgrown
Last December, were 4 or 5 of the 70-200VR among the group.

[nito]

Over grown for good reasons.

[moggy]

Yep, it's a great lens, one day........(sigh).

Bob.

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[robboh]

Yup, definitely a great lens. I love mine.
CricketFan's review is pretty much on the money. The VR is fantastic.
To those querying the weight, yes, it is a reasonably heavy lens to handhold for long periods and it sure makes the camera bag heavier too
Monopods definitely help with the weight, and are especially useful if you are using a TC as well.
Interesting that the Canon lens is much more along the sizing/shape of the older 80-200 Nikkors.

[stephen]

So is there any hwere in the world at the moment that has them??????.I will be travelling to singapore and thailand in march and am SOOOOOO keen to get one

[nito]

So is there any hwere in the world at the moment that has them??????.I will be travelling to singapore and thailand in march and am SOOOOOO keen to get one

ECS has some in stock now but the go price is $2850. Its maxwell stock and hence expensive compared to asia and the rest of the world. http://www.europeancameras.com/

[the foto fanatic]

So is there any hwere in the world at the moment that has them??????.I will be travelling to singapore and thailand in march and am SOOOOOO keen to get one

I think B&H Photo in NYC has them at about $A2000 (plus shipping, plus GST):

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=search&Q=&b=2&a=695_6142&shs=&ci=8456&ac=&Submit.x=6&Submit.y=6

[glamy]

Get one from "ebay" if you really want one fast... http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NIKON-AF-VR-70-200mm-f-2-8D-G-AFS-ED-IF-NEW-D70s-D50_W0QQitemZ7578835340QQcategoryZ30067QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
There is no excuse not to have one if you want one. That goes for everyone...
Cheers,
Gerard

[Grev]

My reply about the pictures from the 70-200 = "Holy shit".

[shaunus]

Owning this lens, I must say I am very happy with the purchase (although it took me awhile to convince myself that it was a good purchase) and even though it cost me $3300 back in october 2004.

Works reasonable well with the 1.7tc I have, but is awesome by itself.