AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II is fast aperture, f/2.8 zoom lens features VR II image stabilization, ED glass and Nano Crystal Coat. Excels at low-light sports, fashion, portraits and more.
Great reach and sharpness, but super expensive. Hopefully I'll have this for many, many years to come.
By StephenDSH
from New Paltz, NY
About Me Semi-Professional
6/16/2012
My professional Nikkor Lens
5.0
PROS
Versatile
Durable
Professional
CONS
Compliacted
Bulky
Heavy
BEST USES
Landscape Photography
Traveling
Home
Comments:
Use with care. The lens is superior and needs to be respected.
By Bobbi ann
from Brigantine, NJ
About Me Aspiring Photographer
5/08/2012
GREAT EXPERIENCE!
5.0
PROS
Improves Picture Quality
Easy To Use
CONS
Heavy in design
BEST USES
Upgrade
Close Up Filming
Shooting Outdoors
Comments:
This lens is great for all types of outdoor photography. Sunsets, sunrises, portrait, and close up shots. The photos are extremely sharp. I am really enjoying this lens.
Images from Bobbi ann
Sunset
By rezrebel
from MS
About Me Parent, Tech Savvy
5/01/2012
I would buy again.
5.0
PROS
Improves Picture Quality
CONS
Bulky Design
BEST USES
Upgrade
Shooting Outdoors
Comments:
Will use primarily for portraits.
By Brian
from Washington, DC
About Me Filming collegiate sports, Parent
4/01/2012
Expensive but great lens
4.0
PROS
Improves Picture Quality
Great picture quality
CONS
Big and heavy
BEST USES
SportsAction
Shooting Outdoors
Comments:
Great lens. it really allows me to get better shots of my collegiate baseball player than my other Nikon 18-200 lens.
By wildshot
from smyrna ny
About Me Photographer
1/17/2012
Excellent lens
4.0
PROS
Easy To Use
Improves Picture Quality
Fast on focus
CONS
Little on the heavy side
BEST USES
Upgrade
Shooting in low lighting
Shooting Outdoors
Comments:
I bought this lens as an up grade. I do a lot of wild life and nature photography and am very happy with the performance of this lens. It is a little heavy , But it's a pro lens so is exspected. Other than there is nothing I can find wrong with it. This is a great lens. I would definitely recomend this lens to anyone.
By Yo Mero
from Saint Petersburg, FL
About Me Serious enthusiast
11/13/2011
Best telephoto lens.
5.0
PROS
Sharp
Fast aperture
Fast and accurate AF
CONS
Heavy
BEST USES
Shooting Indoors
Low light conditions
Sports and Action
Comments:
This is the telephoto to go to shoot action in low light conditions. AF is fast and accurate. This lens is sharp in all its focal length, even wide open.
By thinman
from Williamsburg, Va.
About Me Advanced amateur
11/07/2011
Great lens
5.0
PROS
Fast and good focusing
CONS
Heavy but well built
BEST USES
Weddings and sports
Comments:
After reading about this lens I debated for a long time about the cost. The more I read the more I wanted it. So I finally decided to purchase it and my first shots with it made me very glad. It is FAST and very sharp and clear. I had no focus hunting problems at all. I made shots from 70mm to 200mm with no bad shots, using a D7000. It is heavy, so when I saw someone else say they used a Black Rapid strap with it, I decided that was a very good idea, and I would recommend that for it.
By George Sandoval
from Otay Ranch
About Me Amateur Photographer
10/18/2011
Awesome Lens!
5.0
PROS
Improves Picture Quality
CONS
Heavy bulky
BEST USES
Shooting sports
Comments:
I love this lens its worth every cent, I use it daily with my Nikon D7000. Its built to last so from the day I bought it has been on my camera taking quality pictures. The only thing is the weight issue but for me and my use I always carry my Gitzo traveler tripod so that just erases that problem.
Images from George Sandoval
Casino Life
The Blue & Green Sky
By Nikon girl
from PA
4/11/2011
Love it!
5.0
PROS
Improves Picture Quality
CONS
BEST USES
Shooting Outdoors
Comments:
Shooting sports this is a great lens, fast focus! A bit heavy but well worth the weight. You will not be disappointed!
By Alex G
from Monterey, CA
3/23/2011
Expensive Excellence
5.0
PROS
CONS
BEST USES
Comments:
It's expensive because it's great. It's big, heavy, takes beautiful pictures and won't let you down. Comes with a black carrying case with a strap that is handy.
Images from Alex G
By mygx 2010
from Tawas City, MI
About Me Tech Savvy
3/21/2011
Don't think twice.
5.0
PROS
Improves Picture Quality
CONS
BEST USES
Shooting Indoors
Shooting Outdoors
Upgrade
Comments:
Not disappointed with my purchase. I was thinking of getting the Sigma or the Tamron version at first due to price difference but due to Nikon's good reputation I went ahead and bought it. I did a lot of research and read reviews and they're right about the fast focus, good built quality and excellence in poor lighting. Go get your own now.
Images from mygx 2010
Sunrise
when dawn breaks
By Browndog1ne
from Juneau, Alaska
2/13/2011
A must have lens
5.0
PROS
Easy To Use
Improves Picture Quality
CONS
BEST USES
Comments:
A great lens, must have in the bag!
By CHARLIE
from WEST TEXAS
About Me Parent
10/19/2010
GREAT ACTION PICTURES - WORTH THE MONEY
5.0
PROS
Easy To Use
Improves Picture Quality
CONS
BEST USES
Upgrade
Shooting Outdoors
Comments:
GREAT PICTURES AT SPORTING EVENTS - NO ISSUES AT THIS TIME
By robosolo
from Canaan, NY
About Me Tech Savvy
7/26/2010
(1 of 1 customer found this review helpful)
Great lens
5.0
PROS
CONS
BEST USES
Shooting Outdoors
Comments:
The lens construction and performance are superb, as you would expect of a Nikkor in this class. I shoot with a D700 and can easily hand-hold this lens and get tack-sharp shots consistently - even at great enlargments. This is due to the VR - which is supposed to be 4-stops but I wouldn't push it - as well as the high ISO settings possible with the d700. It is rather hefty, but what would you expect with a lens like this? I really never expected to even want to carry it around and use it without a tripod, but that's exactly what I'm tempted to do.
