Holy Trinity 70-200 2.8 VR Ii
Sep 19, 2014 19:25:53 #
Mickey Mantle
Loc: New York City
This is the last piece of the holy trinity for me. Is it worth $2400? My favorite lens is the 24-70 2.8, but I have been blown away by the 14-24 2.8. What a beautiful lens. What should I do? Give into the GAS? How great is the 70-200? Will be using it on a d610
Sep 19, 2014 19:29:41 #
Sep 19, 2014 19:30:43 #
Yeah, the 70-200 f/2.8 is pretty great! If you shoot sports, animals, or portraits, this is one to have.
Sep 19, 2014 19:33:24 #
Sep 19, 2014 19:36:11 #
Mickey Mantle
Loc: New York City
It is not a question of need. It is a question of want. The other two thirds of the holy trinity are so good that I am on the fence for the third piece. What do I do? Can hear the GAS now
Sep 19, 2014 20:03:23 #
I finally bought a 70-200 vrii, but made the mistake of loaning it to my wife. Haven't held it since. Luckily I still have my 80-200 2.8. Its just as good if you aren't using the vr. Maybe in some situations better. Hopefully soon I'll get visitation.
Sep 19, 2014 20:09:55 #
Sep 19, 2014 20:10:28 #
Sep 19, 2014 20:35:03 #
Well, I think you will look great walking around and using one!
Pat
Pat
Sep 19, 2014 22:06:02 #
First rate and, IMO, one of just two Nikkors that produces excellent results with all three teleconverters.
Sep 19, 2014 22:15:50 #
Sep 19, 2014 22:18:26 #
Mickey Mantle
Loc: New York City
The lens that draws attention is the 14-24. What a beautiful piece of glass. B&H sells a thermos in the shape of a 70-200 2.8 for thirty dollars. A cheaper alternative, but I know I will not be happy until I get the real deal. What do you think, thermos or lens?
Sep 19, 2014 22:20:39 #
Erik_H wrote:
If it were me, and I could afford it, I'd go for it.
I concur with erik, if you can afford it I would say yes
Sep 19, 2014 22:25:39 #
Sep 19, 2014 22:27:22 #
I have the 70-200 VRII and love it but don't have the "trinity", got the 16-35 instead of the 10-24. Thought I wouldn't be able to enjoy the 10-24 as much w/o a circular polarizer or neutral density filter. If you appreciate your 24-70 and reconize it's quality you will have the same feeling about the 70-200- guaranteed. ;)
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