Nikon 70-200 mm/2.8G AFS ED VR-I1 - What is the bracket attached to the bottom?
May 21, 2013 15:43:49 #
Asked and answered...but please please please...just don't rush out and get an inexpensive/cheap tripod!! You'll only regret it in the end, and buy another one.
May 21, 2013 19:45:26 #
Sorry folks, I feel I have misspoken. I do not have one of these lenses but have read that "for best results, use a tripod" , sorry if I misinformed anyone. I am also one that likes to use my camera handheld and only minimumly use a tripod. Have been looking this lens but cannot afford at this time, so I only stated what I read. Sorry....Norm
May 21, 2013 21:16:23 #
Everyone - Thanks for your comments and ideas! I shoot handheld all the time, mostly young children and and dogs. So in my situation, a tripod won't work most of the time. I've mentioned to my friends wanting to increase my upper body strength. So apparently this will be the solution. Hopefully my left arm does not become twice the size of my right arm ;). Now, off to lift some weights!
May 21, 2013 22:35:00 #
amanda303 wrote:
Everyone - Thanks for your comments and ideas! I shoot handheld all the time, mostly young children and and dogs. So in my situation, a tripod won't work most of the time. I've mentioned to my friends wanting to increase my upper body strength. So apparently this will be the solution. Hopefully my left arm does not become twice the size of my right arm ;). Now, off to lift some weights!
Good luck, Amanda, make sure you pass along some of your pictures....Norm
May 21, 2013 22:42:16 #
NormPR wrote:
Sorry folks, I feel I have misspoken. I do not have one of these lenses but have read that "for best results, use a tripod" , sorry if I misinformed anyone. I am also one that likes to use my camera handheld and only minimumly use a tripod. Have been looking this lens but cannot afford at this time, so I only stated what I read. Sorry....Norm
The 70-200 f4 looks good, but I've never used it.
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/DxOMark-Reviews/Nikon-AF-S-Nikkor-70-200mm-f-4G-ED-VR-review-An-enlightened-70-200mm-lens-choice
If you can't afford Nikon's 2.8 version, he promise of lighter weight and a lighter price while being a good performer make me want to go to a shop and feel it.
I would also look at the Sigma too. Lots of people here swear it's just as good.
May 21, 2013 22:59:30 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
The 70-200 f4 looks good, but I've never used it.
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/DxOMark-Reviews/Nikon-AF-S-Nikkor-70-200mm-f-4G-ED-VR-review-An-enlightened-70-200mm-lens-choice
If you can't afford Nikon's 2.8 version, he promise of lighter weight and a lighter price while being a good performer make me want to go to a shop and feel it.
I would also look at the Sigma too. Lots of people here swear it's just as good.
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/DxOMark-Reviews/Nikon-AF-S-Nikkor-70-200mm-f-4G-ED-VR-review-An-enlightened-70-200mm-lens-choice
If you can't afford Nikon's 2.8 version, he promise of lighter weight and a lighter price while being a good performer make me want to go to a shop and feel it.
I would also look at the Sigma too. Lots of people here swear it's just as good.
Thanks, I will be sure to look into it. I have recently purchased a Tamron 50mm f2 Macro lens and a 2x teleconverter and I am having fun trying to get used to them (and together they are awesome), but when I get bored with them it's time to start hunting again, for something new..
May 22, 2013 05:49:39 #
DaveHam
Loc: Reading UK
FilmFanatic wrote:
There is absolutely no reason a 1.5kg lens should not be hand holdable. I did it for years with the 80-200 2.8 on my F5 - 2.6kg total.
To suggest a tripod is REQUIRED is ridiculous - why the bleep would it have VR if you couldn't use it handheld?
To suggest a tripod is REQUIRED is ridiculous - why the bleep would it have VR if you couldn't use it handheld?
The answer - the VR is there to justify the cost of the lens!
Just a point - Nikon add VR to the 600mm lens. I have one. It is not a lens that you can hand hold even if you are a professional strongman. So the only reason for it is price!
May 22, 2013 06:14:06 #
May 22, 2013 06:52:56 #
OnDSnap wrote:
Ditto...
I hand hold mine most of the time. For best control hand holding turn the tripod collar to the side so you can support the lens underneath with your left hand and use you right hand to control the camera. And as been written previously get a quick release mounting plate to attach the lens to your tripod's head
May 22, 2013 06:56:12 #
breck
Loc: Derbyshire UK
VR just for price is a stupid statement, there are loads of times when you just cannot use a tripod most africal safaris come to mind then the VR certainly helps with the camera and lens being less than ooptimaly supported on a monopod or bean bag
May 22, 2013 07:57:22 #
romanticf16
Loc: Commerce Twp, MI
The point of the question is to emphasize the lens IS HEAVY, so mounting the camera to a tripod, then hanging the lens on it would stress the camera's lens mount. You mount the lens to the tripod, then hang the LIGHTER camera from the lens. When using handheld you support the lens, don't let it hang from the camera mount.
May 22, 2013 08:02:28 #
May 22, 2013 08:24:36 #
Norm505
Loc: Chicago, IL
Iuse both, with & without a tripod, with the vrll you will have no problem getting super sharp shots, but if you use a tripod be shure to turn off the vr. Only use it hand holding not shure why but thats what nikon's manual says. One of the best lens Nikon has. 14-24mm 2.8, 24-70mm 2.8, and 70-200mm 2.8 vrll. And never carry it from the camera body it's too heavy for the camera's mount.
Now go and shoot your butt off.
Now go and shoot your butt off.
May 22, 2013 08:31:59 #
When hand holding shutter speed should = zoom length. I also have this lens and use it with a mono pod. The mono pod works well most of the time but hand holding works welln too. Good luck and enjoy!
May 22, 2013 08:34:28 #
RichieC
Loc: Adirondacks
Center of gravity in combination with body is at this bracket.- it's the right thing to use!
Tripod will give a better, sharper picture no matter the lens. Acceptable blur or even if you normally get decent sharp results- you will still get occasional unacceptable blur in hand held. The lens is heavy, if you are waiting for something to happen, camera at the ready, you'll begin to waiver- I don't care who you are nor does it matter the camera lens combo as this will happen with a light weight outfit.
You'll either drop to rest and miss whatever you wanted to capture or your arms will begin to cramp or you'll be waving when the shot "Happens" . True with my iphone after awhile! LOL. But a tripod is cumbersome and a PITA- no argument there.
However, there this thing called a monopod. .. which is in-between.
Here is a question, do the rules of NOT using VR while using a tripod also go for monopod use? I haven't googled this for the answer... IF so, perhaps that is the reason for it being on the 600.
Tripod will give a better, sharper picture no matter the lens. Acceptable blur or even if you normally get decent sharp results- you will still get occasional unacceptable blur in hand held. The lens is heavy, if you are waiting for something to happen, camera at the ready, you'll begin to waiver- I don't care who you are nor does it matter the camera lens combo as this will happen with a light weight outfit.
You'll either drop to rest and miss whatever you wanted to capture or your arms will begin to cramp or you'll be waving when the shot "Happens" . True with my iphone after awhile! LOL. But a tripod is cumbersome and a PITA- no argument there.
However, there this thing called a monopod. .. which is in-between.
Here is a question, do the rules of NOT using VR while using a tripod also go for monopod use? I haven't googled this for the answer... IF so, perhaps that is the reason for it being on the 600.
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