227 product ratings - Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8 G ED VR II Lens + Hood Near Mint in Box #4682AN. $810.00. Top Rated Plus. +$24.99 shipping. Free returns.
I utilize the Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8 as well as the Nikkor 70-200MM F2.8 VR extensively and can say that the 24-70 does not need the VR as it would not make much difference at that low a focal length. The VR on the 70-200 does come in use at the longer focal lengths but I rarely use it for the following reason
Jan 29, 2020. #3. I have the Tamron 70-200 G2. It’s a sharp lens (on the 24mp bodies I have owned, anyway) and generally well-behaved for less money than Nikon’s VRII or FL. Optically it is comparable to the VRII, and exhibits the same focus breathing. Some say it’s as sharp as the latest FL version from NikonSony a7C II Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD +9 more Reply Reply with quote Reply to thread Complain The lens you are considering is called the AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II. It replaced the earlier AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G VR, and was itself replaced by the current AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8E VR FL. Yeah, they do get various names so one other way is to check the Nikon product number: 2139 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF VR AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 2185 70-200mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon D300 Nikon D800 Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED +2 more Reply Reply with quote Reply to thread Complain
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