Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR II

ban25 · August 1, 2009

http://www.nikon.com/about/news/2009/0730_nikkor_04.htm

So, who's getting this? I signed up to be notified on Amazon, but they aren't taking pre-orders yet. Ships in September and I bet there's going to be quite a wait to get it!

InsuredDisaster · August 2, 2009

ban25 wrote:

http://www.nikon.com/about/news/2009/0730_nikkor_04.htm

So, who's getting this? I signed up to be notified on Amazon, but they aren't taking pre-orders yet. Ships in September and I bet there's going to be quite a wait to get it!

I've got the original so not planning on upgrading, but does anyone who has the 70-200 VR I plan on getting the VR II?

wizzy · August 4, 2009

InsuredDisaster wrote:

I've got the original so not planning on upgrading, but does anyone who has the 70-200 VR I plan on getting the VR II?

I have the VR I version for 2 months now. But I'm not upgrading. I use it on my D300 and am very happy with it.

nxthree · August 4, 2009

I'm hoping the VR II causes a decent price drop for a used VR I so I can add it to my arsenal. I shoot DX, so there's no point in spending the extra cash for a new VR II.

tonyd · August 4, 2009

I have the original and was put on a pre-order wait list on July 30. When they arrive I expect a call asking to confirm shipment or to cancel.

I will probably put my original 70-200 up for sale in October.

InsuredDisaster · August 4, 2009

nxthree wrote:

I'm hoping the VR II causes a decent price drop for a used VR I so I can add it to my arsenal. I shoot DX, so there's no point in spending the extra cash for a new VR II.

So the new one is mainly for FX? The dpreview site mentioned that the VR 1 was much better on the DX format. And like Nxthree, I'm very happy with my VR and see no reason to upgrade either.

nxthree · August 4, 2009

The new VRII is supposed to have better corner-to-corner sharpness, ala FX. If you don't plan on upgrading to FX, I can't see a reason to buy the new version.

InsuredDisaster wrote:

So the new one is mainly for FX? The dpreview site mentioned that the VR 1 was much better on the DX format. And like Nxthree, I'm very happy with my VR and see no reason to upgrade either.

TNFlyBoy · October 26, 2009

nxthree wrote:

The new VRII is supposed to have better corner-to-corner sharpness, ala FX. If you don't plan on upgrading to FX, I can't see a reason to buy the new version.

From the pictures that Cliff Mautner has posted at
http://cliffmautner.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/10/101309-the-new-nikon-70200mm-f28g-ed-vrii.html/
the actual vibration reduction of the VRII appears to be MUCH better than the VRI. Although the reduction in vignetting and increase in edge sharpness for FX cameras have been the improvements most talked about, there are others.

I pre-ordered this in late September on Amazon. I do plan on eventually moving to an FX camera, and really I couldn't imagine spending $2k (or $2.4k) on a lens and keeping it on a DX forever. FX sensors will decrease in cost in the future, so why not spring for a little more now, with better VR, sharpness, and AF speed, and give yourself options in the future?

insanefred · October 27, 2009

I'd love to get one... Way to expensive for me.

SoCalAl · October 27, 2009

I have one on order to replace my 2 piece unit. Use the 70-200 about 90% of the time. If the new one is better I will be one extremely happy camper. The now 2 piece unit was excellent!

D'Buggs · October 29, 2009

I'm keeping my eye out for a VR1.... I see that they have dropped 200-300 $$$ ~a moth ago (NIB).

dlscott56 · October 29, 2009

D'Buggs wrote:

I'm keeping my eye out for a VR1.... I see that they have dropped 200-300 $$$ ~a moth ago (NIB).

I've seen several in the $1750 range. Is this a good price?

D'Buggs · October 29, 2009

dlscott56 wrote:

I've seen several in the $1750 range. Is this a good price?

$1750.......... I'd say that thats a fair price.
I'm holding out for x-mas, I think Nikon will cut them a couple hundred more.

Sil3ntp8nd8 · November 2, 2009

A troy Dgrinner! Cool!

I've seen it on here for 1500 literally in mint condition.

borrowlenses.com · November 2, 2009

Sil3ntp8nd8 wrote:

A troy Dgrinner! Cool!

I've seen it on here for 1500 literally in mint condition.

That is a good deal indeed

TNFlyBoy · November 25, 2009

Order update from Amazon... SHIPPING SOON!!

Says it'll be here on Dec 1

Sil3ntp8nd8 · November 25, 2009

i just bought mine from another local car forum. though the AF doesn't lock on right away. I press down the shutter button all the way, it locates a few AF points and does nothing after that. I only tested it in my bedroom with minimal lighting. He says that the AF is like that on all of the 70-200's. Though I haven't tried it out at a game or anything yet.

StevenSzabo · November 25, 2009

Sil3ntp8nd8 wrote:

i just bought mine from another local car forum. though the AF doesn't lock on right away. I press down the shutter button all the way, it locates a few AF points and does nothing after that. I only tested it in my bedroom with minimal lighting. He says that the AF is like that on all of the 70-200's. Though I haven't tried it out at a game or anything yet.

That is the VR...not the VRII there's no one on a car forum that would have one yet since they basically just became available today.

The older version is very good. If your focus isn't locking on I dunno what to tell you...mine NEVER hunts. I'm having a hard time justifying selling it to get the VRII since I teleconvert everything the vignetting is a non issue...but apparently they're testing as sharper than the VR as well, so I'm all conflicted.

Sil3ntp8nd8 · November 25, 2009

StevenSzabo wrote:

That is the VR...not the VRII there's no one on a car forum that would have one yet since they basically just became available today.

The older version is very good. If your focus isn't locking on I dunno what to tell you...mine NEVER hunts. I'm having a hard time justifying selling it to get the VRII since I teleconvert everything the vignetting is a non issue...but apparently they're testing as sharper than the VR as well, so I'm all conflicted.

Yes its the first version. I might stop by a store and see whats up. It still has a 3 year warranty from BH. I have all of the paperwork for it too

StevenSzabo · November 25, 2009

Sil3ntp8nd8 wrote:

Yes its the first version. I might stop by a store and see whats up. It still has a 3 year warranty from BH. I have all of the paperwork for it too

yup...get er checked out for sure, like I said, under proper lighting that thing should never hunt. The only lenses I've shot with that lock on faster are Nikon's long primes like the 300 2.8

seedster · November 29, 2009

Mine came in on Friday morning. It's my first 70-200mm. Very pricey, but so far it seems worth it

ziggy53 · November 29, 2009

seedster wrote:

Mine came in on Friday morning. It's my first 70-200mm. Very pricey, but so far it seems worth it

Congratulations.

bloomphotog · November 30, 2009

seedster wrote:

Mine came in on Friday morning. It's my first 70-200mm. Very pricey, but so far it seems worth it

Nice! I see it is now in stock at B&H...probably going to order this week. *crosses fingers*

Post up some pix, ASAP!

PuppY_K1ck3R · November 30, 2009

Got mine last wed. I think its worth every penny especially if u don't own the original 70-200mm.

Here she is.

and here is a test shot i took. 1/20th of a sec @ 70mm hand held.

ziggy53 · November 30, 2009

Congratulations PuppY_K1ck3R.

PuppY_K1ck3R · November 30, 2009

ziggy53 wrote:

Congratulations PuppY_K1ck3R.

Thx ziggy now I need to shoot some sports with this thing. Ill put up shots soon.

TNFlyBoy · November 30, 2009

just got mine today! woot

ziggy53 · December 1, 2009

Congratulations TNFlyBoy.

tonyd · December 1, 2009

Mine shipped out of Oklahoma last Wednesday and crawling across the country to PA. Should be in my hands on Thursday! I opted for free shipping, figured I waited this long, what's a few more days

JayMitch · December 2, 2009

tonyd wrote:

Mine shipped out of Oklahoma last Wednesday and crawling across the country to PA. Should be in my hands on Thursday! I opted for free shipping, figured I waited this long, what's a few more days

Thats weird. I'm in Oklahoma and mine is crawling west across the country from New York. It's also expected Thursday. Apparently we both ordered from the wrong place, but all will be well tomorrow. :ivar

--Jay

tonyd · December 2, 2009

JayMitch wrote:

Thats weird. I'm in Oklahoma and mine is crawling west across the country from New York. It's also expected Thursday. Apparently we both ordered from the wrong place, but all will be well tomorrow. :ivar

--Jay

I just took a closer look at the tracking - Mine started from a Amazon warehouse in Coffeyville, KS, then went to Tulsa, OK and Earth City, MO. Currently it's in NJ about 30 miles from me. Amazon was taking preorders in August. I worried that if there was much demand I could have been waiting longer if I tried B & H in NY.<img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/ne_nau.gif" border="0" alt="" >

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Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR II

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