Nikon 70-200 mm lens
Feb 15, 2017 10:37:32 #
cjc2 wrote:
Target Acquisition Speed, or target lock, is extremely important when shooting action sports on HS level or above. It's one of the reasons all of us who do this work by the high end gear that we do. For kids playing flag football, perhaps not so much. Best of luck.
I understand and agree with where you are coming from! Striving for that best shot is important,but I have to limit my desires! Thanks for posting!
Feb 15, 2017 10:58:48 #
If I were you I would heed fellow Hoggers warnings and stick with the Cameta or Adorama. These guys know best and won't streer you wrong.
Feb 15, 2017 11:03:04 #
Royce Moss wrote:
If I were you I would heed fellow Hoggers warnings and stick with the Cameta or Adorama. These guys know best and won't streer you wrong.
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Feb 15, 2017 11:39:26 #
Feb 15, 2017 11:45:07 #
gary robertson
Loc: Now living in Sandpont Idaho, from So. Cal
Maddigan,
If you go to todays listing at the end of this edition you will see several lenses for sale. This is a good way to check out different lenses for little money.
If you go to todays listing at the end of this edition you will see several lenses for sale. This is a good way to check out different lenses for little money.
Feb 15, 2017 11:53:44 #
Maddigan2 wrote:
I've been a reader on your site for about a month.... (show quote)
Be cautious of anyone selling Nikon gear for less than the the major players, Nikon products are price restricted and many others sell grey market which will not have a USA warranty or be able to be repaired should you have an issue. Below are links to info on gray and a list of Nikon US Authorized dealers. 42nd Street is not on the list.
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-store/gray-market.page
http://cdn-6.nikon-cdn.com/where-to-buy/nikon_img_auth_dealers.pdf
Feb 15, 2017 12:17:40 #
It's just great to hear different slants on the lens. It's been years since I've had time to sit at a track meet, lock in on one hurdle and wait for the perfect photo. While my images may never be perfect, it's fun trying!
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Feb 15, 2017 12:20:04 #
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Feb 15, 2017 13:17:08 #
Watch for friends or others you know who might be buying a new camera. Dealers like multi-item sales- the more the better and the more the discounts.
Feb 15, 2017 13:25:20 #
Maddigan2 wrote:
I've been a reader on your site for about a month.... (show quote)
Stay away from 42nd Street. No, quality camera equipment rarely goes on sale, but sometimes on or just before holiday's you will see some sales. You could look for a used lens or possibly save some money by getting one from Nikon direct that has been refurbished. Refurbished is just like new.
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Feb 15, 2017 13:42:44 #
Check out the new Tamron 70-200 2.8 to be released next month (March). I tested it at WPPI and its very impressive! Cost is $1,299 and it out performs the Nikon.
Feb 15, 2017 13:43:27 #
Check out the new Tamron 70-200 2.8 to be released next month (March). I tested it at WPPI and its very impressive! Cost is $1,299 and it out performs the Nikon.
Feb 15, 2017 14:37:09 #
Fabulous discussion to this point!
Here's another little bit of perspective that can help with the bottom line... Look very carefully at the price of a used 70-200mm f/2.8G VR (the first version, not the VRII), which was the version of the 70-200mm which followed up on the older 80-200mm f/2.8 models. It was the first one with VR, and is certainly a great lens, especially for the price.
The 70-200mm f/2.8G VR has just one real problem! On a full frame sensor it vignettes too much. That was the driving force behind the relatively quick replacement with the VRII model. However, with APS-C D500 camera that is not a problem as the smaller sensor crops out the vignetting. In effect, for a D500 owner, it is a grand bargain on a super lens for a terrific price. I'm not sure how many places might have a used copy for sale, but I'd check KEH.com first, then others.
Here's another little bit of perspective that can help with the bottom line... Look very carefully at the price of a used 70-200mm f/2.8G VR (the first version, not the VRII), which was the version of the 70-200mm which followed up on the older 80-200mm f/2.8 models. It was the first one with VR, and is certainly a great lens, especially for the price.
The 70-200mm f/2.8G VR has just one real problem! On a full frame sensor it vignettes too much. That was the driving force behind the relatively quick replacement with the VRII model. However, with APS-C D500 camera that is not a problem as the smaller sensor crops out the vignetting. In effect, for a D500 owner, it is a grand bargain on a super lens for a terrific price. I'm not sure how many places might have a used copy for sale, but I'd check KEH.com first, then others.
Feb 15, 2017 14:49:57 #
SnapitSteve wrote:
Check out the new Tamron 70-200 2.8 to be released next month (March). I tested it at WPPI and its very impressive! Cost is $1,299 and it out performs the Nikon.
Which Nikon?
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