The New Nikon 70-200 2.8 vr II FL: After researching and trying out the new Nikon FL model ..wow .., so impressed .. I ordered one today ...Had definite advantages in sharpness ..3.5...

Dr.Nikon Loc: Honolulu Hawaii

After researching and trying out the new Nikon FL model ..wow .., so impressed .. I ordered one today ...Had definite advantages in sharpness ..3.5 close focal and true 200+ mm. A little lighter weight than the older model an a bigger lens hood .

I will post sample shots down the road ..

Let us prey ....
Let us prey .......

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Bill_de Loc: US

If you look at the barrel, not VR II.

Great lens. I posted a couple of shots the other day with the 1.4x T/C.

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geezer76 Loc: Prineville, Oregon

Dr.Nikon wrote:

After researching and trying out the new Nikon FL model ..wow .., so impressed .. I ordered one today ...Had definite advantages in sharpness ..3.5 close focal and true 200+ mm. A little lighter weight than the older model an a bigger lens hood .

I will post sample shots down the road ..

Great lens Dr. Nikon!! I purchased one to photograph my daughter's Hunter/Jumper shows and it is amazingly sharp. I can see whiskers and moles on the faces of various riders!! On previous shows, I used my 24-124 f/4 Nikon lens and the difference in the image quality/sharpness is amazing. Very happy with the purchase!!

Roger

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

Dr.Nikon wrote:

After researching and trying out the new Nikon FL model ..wow .., so impressed .. I ordered one today ...Had definite advantages in sharpness ..3.5 close focal and true 200+ mm. A little lighter weight than the older model an a bigger lens hood .

I will post sample shots down the road ..

I have the VR II and cannot imagine the FL being so much better. But, that is the word on the street.
Enjoy your new FL model.

Dr.Nikon Loc: Honolulu Hawaii

Bill_de wrote:

If you look at the barrel, not VR II.

Great lens. I posted a couple of shots the other day with the 1.4x T/C.

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Ooooop’s .. stuck VR II in my mistake ...

Dr.Nikon Loc: Honolulu Hawaii

Bill_de wrote:

If you look at the barrel, not VR II.

Great lens. I posted a couple of shots the other day with the 1.4x T/C.

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Bill .., I went back and looked at that 1.4 III post .. yep excellent .., I’ve been assured that with my D850 .. cropping will exceed that which a teleconverter can accomplish without the need for extra class ...

Thnx for replying ..

I accidentally stuck in VR II..,, 😂

Bill_de Loc: US

Dr.Nikon wrote:

Bill .., I went back and looked at that 1.4 III post .. yep excellent .., I’ve been assured that with my D850 .. cropping will exceed that which a teleconverter can accomplish without the need for extra class ...

Thnx for replying ..

I accidentally stuck in VR II..,, 😂

But extra glass and the ability to crop is the bee's knees.

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Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

Kmgw9v wrote:

I have the VR II and cannot imagine the FL being so much better. But, that is the word on the street.
Enjoy your new FL model.

It is - I considered the VR II but waited until I had a need for the FL - glad I waited. Yes, it is THAT sharp.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Another new 70-200. Going out to buy one could be confusing.

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

Gene51 wrote:

It is - I considered the VR II but waited until I had a need for the FL - glad I waited. Yes, it is THAT sharp.

Damn. Now, I have acute GAS.
The wife won’t understand.

Jerry Green Loc: Huntsville, AL

I wonder and hope that the upcoming S mount lens for the Nikon Z cameras will be this body.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

Kmgw9v wrote:

I have the VR II and cannot imagine the FL being so much better. But, that is the word on the street.
Enjoy your new FL model.

You may not be able to imagine it, but it is true, true, true. I've had them all!

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

jerryc41 wrote:

Another new 70-200. Going out to buy one could be confusing.

Where ya been Jerry, this one has been around for a good while!

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

Jerry Green wrote:

I wonder and hope that the upcoming S mount lens for the Nikon Z cameras will be this body.

Unlikely, because S lenses (for Z bodies) are usually a bit smaller. I will also be considering the new S version when it arrives, but, for now, I mostly use my 70-200 F4 because it is so much lighter, a big reason I bought a Z6 last Saturday. I can't say enough good things about it and the 24-70 F4 S, but I plan to shoot a football scrimmage with my Z6 and my 200-400 tomorrow. I might just post a couple if it works out for me. Best of luck.

pego101

geezer76 wrote:

Great lens Dr. Nikon!! I purchased one to photograph my daughter's Hunter/Jumper shows and it is amazingly sharp. I can see whiskers and moles on the faces of various riders!! On previous shows, I used my 24-124 f/4 Nikon lens and the difference in the image quality/sharpness is amazing. Very happy with the purchase!!

Roger

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