Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 VRII

[Devaiah PA]

Detailed Review out..

http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/nikon_70-200_2p8_vrii_n15/

Take a look at the test results......then relax...

[KrishnenduKes]

Old news.

Approved

[Aryan]

Old news.

Approved
:D

How about the Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS USM II? ;)

[Devaiah PA]

Old news.

Approved

camera is a few months old....Review at dpreview.com is new :)

[Devaiah PA]

:D

How about the Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS USM II? ;)

review available at dpreview.....

canon and nikon have perfected the 70-200mm lens...
If you have money to spend, buy it....
As always nikon is expensive...

[hensil]

As always nikon is expensive...

It is not always true. If the lens is newer and has updated technology then it will definitely cost more than its competitors. If the features and technology is same then it will cost same. The updated 70-200mm versions of Nikon and Canon cost the same.
If anybody is interested in this focal length for Nikon then he may consider the older version of Nikon 80-200mm, f/2.8 AFD (not AF compatible with motor less cameras). Optically it is as good as the new model.
Henry

[Devaiah PA]

It is not always true. If the lens is newer and has updated technology then it will definitely cost more than its competitors. If the features and technology is same then it will cost same. The updated 70-200mm versions of Nikon and Canon cost the same.
If anybody is interested in this focal length for Nikon then he may consider the older version of Nikon 80-200mm, f/2.8 AFD (not AF compatible with motor less cameras). Optically it is as good as the new model.
Henry

Yes, I agree when the Canon 70-200 IS II was launched later, it was priced a little more...

Regarding Nikon 80-200mm, f/2.8 AFD :
How is the Autofocus performance (w.r.t speed) when used on D70, D80, D90... If you have used it let me know.
My concern is whether the mid range DSLR inbuilt motor can drive the AF screw fast enough.

[hensil]

Yes, I agree when the Canon 70-200 IS II was launched later, it was priced a little more...

Regarding Nikon 80-200mm, f/2.8 AFD :
How is the Autofocus performance (w.r.t speed) when used on D70, D80, D90... If you have used it let me know.
My concern is whether the mid range DSLR inbuilt motor can drive the AF screw fast enough.

It is very good on D200, D300, D700, D3, all experienced.
It is good on D70. May be it can lag little bit for sports. D80, D90 will not be worse than D70.
Henry

[Devaiah PA]

It is very good on D200, D300, D700, D3, all experienced.
It is good on D70. May be it can lag little bit for sports. D80, D90 will not be worse than D70.
Henry

D90's inbuilt motor never gave me desired results with a 50mm AF lens when used in AF-C mode - 3d/dynamic tracking mode. May be I was expecting too much....

[hensil]

D90's inbuilt motor never gave me desired results with a 50mm AF lens when used in AF-C mode - 3d/dynamic tracking mode. May be I was expecting too much....

Yes, you were expecting too much.:)
Shooting in AF-C is tricky. I shoot all the time in AF-C, even a static shot. For this, one needs to understand the camera's auto focus system.
3d/dynamic tracking mode: This is only helpful if the subject is moving towards the camera, not across. This mode is tough even for the best of G lens.
Read the following article. Although it is for D200 most of the Nikon Auto Focus system works in similar manner.

http://www.nikonians.org/html/resources/nikon_articles/body/d200_multi-cam1000_af/index.html

Henry

[KrishnenduKes]

What is a G lens now!

[Devaiah PA]

What is a G lens now!
G = 'Gleded'

These lens do not have the aperture ring, the aperture is electronically controlled by the camera.
A few Nikkor Non-G lens(AF or AF-D 'distance') from the 90s are still in production.

Alternative to Carl Zeiss, It is a perfect lens for Video Cameras with F mount support or if a adapter is available.
Now you can just think why Henry owns so many lens from the 90s (priceless collection, if production stops now - it can fetch a fortune at the time of retirement :) )

To continue the story - There are two DC lens available from Nikon..... I need to just grab them when I save enough.

Now what is DC? Henry will explain better, he owns one. :D

[KrishnenduKes]

Foof! That is a lot for me to handle at one go... G - Gleded, F mount support for video, DC Lens...

[surya@64]

CANON keeps its simple and allows the user to concentrate on taking pictures...!!!

When they went from Manual to Digital....there was not compatibility issues...just throw the old gear and buy the new one...!!!!

NIKON is like arranged marriage...where you go thro the process of selection, rejection, match, lineage...and final approval from parent(company).

CANON...its LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT...like it...use it....!!!

I dont want to start a debate CANON vs NIKON....!!!!:):):)

[hitanshu]

lol. I completely absolutely & vehemently disagree with the above logic from prakash :)

but I dont have the time for a debate either!

[hensil]

To continue the story - There are two DC lens available from Nikon..... I need to just grab them when I save enough.

Now what is DC? Henry will explain better, he owns one. :D

DC stand for Defocus Control. There are 2 DC lens in Nikon range, The 105mm, f/2 AFD, DC and 150mm, f/2 AFD, DC. This lens can control the defocus area in front or back of the subject by adjusting the additional aperture ring on this lens. Both of these DC lens are gem to shoot portrait. They are also optimized for large aperture shooting so that you get best quality at wide aperture.
Henry

[Bibudesh]

DC stand for Defocus Control. There are 2 DC lens in Nikon range, The 105mm, f/2 AFD, DC and 150mm, f/2 AFD, DC. This lens can control the defocus area in front or back of the subject by adjusting the additional aperture ring on this lens. Both of these DC lens are gem to shoot portrait. They are also optimized for large aperture shooting so that you get best quality at wide aperture.
Henry

I am starting to imagine the crispness of the shot you can 'make' with a DC lens.
I was never aware of this DC. I am a Bad Nikonian.

[Devaiah PA]

CANON keeps its simple and allows the user to concentrate on taking pictures...!!!

When they went from Manual to Digital....there was not compatibility issues...just throw the old gear and buy the new one...!!!!

NIKON is like arranged marriage...where you go thro the process of selection, rejection, match, lineage...and final approval from parent(company).

CANON...its LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT...like it...use it....!!!

I dont want to start a debate CANON vs NIKON....!!!!:):):)

Yes, I agree with you.

CANON is a Love at first sight. Nikon is an arranged marriage.

People in love got new love in 1985 and in 2000.

The disdvantage with the above arranged marriage is that you might end up with one for your life doing the manual focus and listening creaping mechanical focus. And also your partner has a life of a tortoise, never give you a chance to change.

The above was just to keep the humour going. I am not loyal to any company.

[KrishnenduKes]

I am loving this discussion! :)

lol. I completely absolutely & vehemently disagree with the above logic from prakash :)

but I dont have the time for a debate either!

And I totally disagree with you :D :D :D

[hensil]

I am not equipment centric regarding photography. I strongly believe that good, bad or average looking pictures are made by a photographer. Camera and lens are just tools to make them. Both the Canon and Nikon have more than enough equipment in their line up to satisfy every photographer.
Liking any camera brand depends on its usage. If you use a particular brand for some time you get used to its handling, menu, focus, exposure and its different systems. Then if you are given a different camera brand you are lost not because that system is bad but because you are not used to that system. It take time, effort and practice to get use to a particular system.
How many of you have used one system for some time and then used another system for the same time to really know the difference?:)
Henry

[KrishnenduKes]

Good reply Henry.