the new 70-200 F/4 with VRIII or 80-200mm F/2.8
Dec 9, 2012 09:56:46 #
I know the VR won't stop moving subjects, but i'm thinking it may be more useful than the one stop between F4/2.8.
Any suggestions? Anyone getting the F/4 when it comes out?
Any suggestions? Anyone getting the F/4 when it comes out?
Dec 9, 2012 10:21:31 #
I looked hard at the 70-200mm F4, decided to stick with my 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VR II, much more range, lighter, much better pricing, and its still F4.5 at 200mm. It only lacks the Nano coating but I don't shoot into the sun often and that kind of ghosting has never been an issue for me.
Lots of choices.
Lots of choices.
Dec 9, 2012 10:22:54 #
That is interesting to consider... Damn their marketing team and that big shiny "N" in gold!
Dec 9, 2012 10:25:27 #
Stef C wrote:
That is interesting to consider... Damn their marketing team and that big shiny "N" in gold!
Yeah, it is purdy, ain't it?
Dec 9, 2012 18:04:12 #
Dec 9, 2012 18:55:19 #
Stef C wrote:
I know the VR won't stop moving subjects, but i'm thinking it may be more useful than the one stop between F4/2.8.
Any suggestions? Anyone getting the F/4 when it comes out?
Any suggestions? Anyone getting the F/4 when it comes out?
I was surprised you said you may not use that 1 stop difference all that often. In actuality, you'd be using it every time you view through your camera! You'd have an image twice as bright to compose with, and focus with.
So I would not diminish that difference between the two lenses. Obviously the 70-200 is newer technology, but that 80-200 has ALWAYS been considered the "benchmark" of zooms. Tough decision, any way you look at it! Good luck!
Dec 10, 2012 10:12:25 #
How much consideration do you give to weight? The 28-300 mm is a very nice walk about lens. The 70-200 mm is a tank. I have had good results with both, but tend to take the 70-200 with me only when I carry the entire backpack, otherwise the 28-300 mm or my 28-120 mm are my walk about choices.
Dec 10, 2012 10:34:13 #
BobHartung wrote:
How much consideration do you give to weight? The 28-300 mm is a very nice walk about lens. The 70-200 mm is a tank. I have had good results with both, but tend to take the 70-200 with me only when I carry the entire backpack, otherwise the 28-300 mm or my 28-120 mm are my walk about choices.
The 70-200 F4 is supposed to be smaller and lighter than any other 70-200..
Dec 10, 2012 11:09:41 #
While shooting in Vietnam, I used Nikons (still do) and did a lot of work with the 70-210 F/4. 70-200 was popular with other camera makers. What I would have given for today's technology back then. I'm a photojournalist by trade, and most of us prefer the faster lenses - simply more convenient. That said, I would definitely opt out for the 2.8, which I have.
Dec 10, 2012 17:19:57 #
Always the faster even if it is heavier. I use the 70-200, 2.8 for shooting sports and have it around my neck at times for 2-3 hours and half my back is titanium. It isn't so heavy that it's unusable. If you don't need a fast lens then go slow but you'll be missing some good shooting.........
Dec 19, 2012 17:49:05 #
Got the 180mm f 2.8 , I think it was a good compromise I don't think I would have been happy with just at 4
Dec 19, 2012 19:02:43 #
As you up grade your camera to newer models the higher ISO's will handle the 1 stop difference, it will be more a matter of affect on background F/2.8 versus F/4. I would go with the lighter, newer F/4
Dec 19, 2012 19:17:44 #
fstop22 wrote:
As you up grade your camera to newer models the higher ISO's will handle the 1 stop difference, it will be more a matter of affect on background F/2.8 versus F/4. I would go with the lighter, newer F/4
Yeah I have the D600, so I get your point, but that VR won't stop movement like the 2.8 will. I'm torn. All i know is i found a 180mm f/2.8 for 280$ and i've been happy with it!
Dec 19, 2012 21:57:55 #
The one stop of the 2.8 will not make a difference if you incorporate the ISO ability of your D600 with the F/4. Your only decision here should be based on the affects of the F2.8 aperture/bokeh compared to F/4 aperture/bokeh. Not to mention your a little wider on this end and you still have F/4 at 200mm at the other end, and lighter in weight.
Stef C wrote:
Yeah I have the D600, so I get your point, but that VR won't stop movement like the 2.8 will. I'm torn. All i know is i found a 180mm f/2.8 for 280$ and i've been happy with it!
fstop22 wrote:
As you up grade your camera to newer models the higher ISO's will handle the 1 stop difference, it will be more a matter of affect on background F/2.8 versus F/4. I would go with the lighter, newer F/4
Yeah I have the D600, so I get your point, but that VR won't stop movement like the 2.8 will. I'm torn. All i know is i found a 180mm f/2.8 for 280$ and i've been happy with it!
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