I don't have any expirence with that lens, but I have the non-VR 70-300mm 4-5.6 D-ED AF lens.
But, here's what Ken Rockwell has to say about it
I do have the Nikon 70-200mm F2.8 VR and I have to say VR is nice
Here's an example from that one:
1/13 F 2.8 @ 160mm handheld. I this lens. And I've been spoiled by VR.
Thom Hogan has published his review on the 70-300VR. This is a completely different lens than either the 70-300G or 70-300ED lens. http://www.bythom.com/70300VRlens.htm
I have read a lot of threads on other forums concerning the 70-300VR, but I haven't read one where the poster used it for wildlife, which is rather disappointing.
Thom Hogan has published his review on the 70-300VR. This is a completely different lens than either the 70-300G or 70-300ED lens. http://www.bythom.com/70300VRlens.htm
I have read a lot of threads on other forums concerning the 70-300VR, but I haven't read one where the poster used it for wildlife, which is rather disappointing.
While not specificlly mentioned for wild life photog, this image lifted from the Kramery article was taken at 1/10 F6.3 HANDHELD
Model: NIKON D200 Exposure Time: 0.10000sec F Number: 6.3 Max Aperture Value: 4.8 Focal Length: 195mm Exposure Program: Aperture priority Exposure Bias Value: 0 ISO Speed Ratings: 125 Metering Mode: Center Weighted Average White Balance: Auto white balance Flash: Flash did not fire Focal Length In 35mm Film: 292 Date Taken: 2006:12:16 11:15:01 Color Space: 65535
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But, here's what Ken Rockwell has to say about it
I do have the Nikon 70-200mm F2.8 VR and I have to say VR is nice
Here's an example from that one:
1/13 F 2.8 @ 160mm handheld. I
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http://www.bythom.com/70300VRlens.htm
Another review can be found written by Ted Kramer, and I found it very interesting.
http://www.kramery.com/en/DUarticles/detail.asp?iArt=580
I have read a lot of threads on other forums concerning the 70-300VR, but I haven't read one where the poster used it for wildlife, which is rather disappointing.
Model: NIKON D200 Exposure Time: 0.10000sec F Number: 6.3 Max Aperture Value: 4.8 Focal Length: 195mm Exposure Program: Aperture priority Exposure Bias Value: 0 ISO Speed Ratings: 125 Metering Mode: Center Weighted Average White Balance: Auto white balance Flash: Flash did not fire Focal Length In 35mm Film: 292 Date Taken: 2006:12:16 11:15:01 Color Space: 65535
Color me impressed.