The only things the newer lenses do is focus a little more closely. See more ideas about nikon, nikon d3s and crop factor. Hi guys, does anyone here own both, or at least tried to compare both lenses with the fx sensor. Nikon 70200 vr1 in excellent condition nikon 70200 vr1. This is a detailed comparison between the new nikon 70200mm f2. What if any differences are there between the nikon 70 200 f2. For manual focus cameras, the much less expensive 80200mm f2. Iirc, i had to shut off camera, remove lens, mount another lens test, shut off camera and remove other lens, turn off the vr switch on the 70 200, mount to camera, focus a few shots, turn off camera, turn on vr, turn on camera. It is more advanced than other vr lenses but they dont go around calling things vr1 or vr9000 or whatever. Usps ground insured is included some wear on the tripod collar ring but overall excellent condition. This nikon 70 200mm vr was nikon s top professional zoom for news and sports photographers from its introduction in 2003 through the fall of 2009 when it was replaced by the very similar 70 200mm vr ii.
However, in recent years, i use my 70200mm less and less. After several years of wanting a better zoom, i finally grabbed it. Afs nikkor 70200mm f4g ed vr camera lens pdf manual download. No downloads are available for products that are not listed. I wouldnt worry if the lens is sharp from corner to corner, as software can easily correct this, especially smart sharpen in ps, by selecting lens blur in the dropdown menu. Hi, does any use d850 with an old nikon 70200 vr 1 lens. We have a clear winner what i wanted to do was pit the new nikon 70 200 2.
Nikon d850 with nikkor 70200 vr 1 posted in nikon fx dslrs. Ive long wanted one, but its already a niche lens, more aimed at low light sports and candid portrait photography. Its not just because of the afs silent wave motor, but also because the 70 200 has a reputation of probably being the fastest focusing lens in the nikon lineup. No power consumption during manual focus operation. Like i said, i think this is what i did and it is in the user manual for the 70200 filed under what to do when the camera is turned off while vr is active. If so about how much did it cost and were you happy with nikon. For nikon 70 200mm vr1 vr2 lens two builtin antitwist flanges. If youre a landscape photographer toting around a d800e, for example, the 70200mm f4 vr is definitely going to be a fantastic choice. I shoot most of my shots on a tripod, so i dont mind that this 28300 is a slower lens and cant hit that nice f2. After reading, i saw somewhere shun cheung not recommending 70 200 vr1 even for a dx body. In short, the reversal of the zoom and the focus rings could present a pretty serious problem for those who have had prior experience shooting nikon and canon 70 200mm f2. Show us your best shots and post them to the contest thread. In my opinion, it was a bad decision on behalf of nikon engineers.
The nikon is slightly better slightly more contrast and color saturation, and it allows slightly more light through. Share your photos, tips, techniques, or anything related to this pro nikon glass. In this video you can see how to repair lens nikon 70200mm vr ii afs g ed nikkor with zoom problem stiff movement. I had a chance to try out someones vrii lens the other night. The 70 200 focuses even faster, like, noticeably faster and the 70 300 is no slouch. View and download nikon afs nikkor 70200mm f4g ed vr user manual online. The nikon 70200mm lens is a professionalgrade lens that was introduced by nikon in early 80s in a shape of 80200mm f2. Before proceeding, read the description, cautions, and download and installation instructions. Today this original 70 200 vr is still a remarkable professional lens. The length shrinks by 10mm, but the weight goes up another 2. While the nikon 80200 is slower than the newest nikon models, that is to be expected. We have a friendly photo contest each month, so please come on in and discuss photography and anything related. It is a rugged well made lens that really works well as a portrait lens as well as general purpose telephoto.
So, ive had a few instances on mine where this has happened. Nikon afs nikkor 70200mm f4g ed vr user manual pdf. The vr1 isnt the best in the corners, and i was much happier with the f4 not to mention it weighs half as much. Nikon vr vibration reduction image stabilization provides 3. Apr 22, 2008 34 thoughts on nikon nikkor afs 70200 vr lens repair dejan smaic 1, october 2015 at 10. When mounted on nikon digital slr nikon dx format cameras, such as the. Only photos taken with the d700 or of the d700 are allowed in the group pool 2.
This is for people who dont want to read the manual. I am thinking about making a change, but didnt know if there is much difference between the two as far as shooting and age difference. Covering a versatile range of telephoto focal lengths, the afs nikkor 70200mm f4g ed vr from nikon is a nimble solution for photographing a range of subjects, from portraits to sports. Has anyone had there 70200 vr1 nikon lens in for general service. If your thread is notd700 related, please prefix with an ot. It simply produces images that take your breath away a little more often than the tamron, at least in my experience. Oct 29, 2006 a group for users of the nikon 70 200mm f2. How to repair lens nikon 70200mm vr ii afs g ed nikkor. Check the faq before posting to see if your question has already. These download terms and conditions agreement constitute a legal agreement between you either an individual or single entity and nikon corporation or its associated company nikon setting forth the terms and conditions governing your download of the operation manual for our products manual. This nikon 70200mm vr was nikon s top professional zoom for news and sports photographers from its introduction in 2003 through the fall of 2009 when it was replaced by the very similar 70200mm vr ii. The vr 70200 is a fx lens and with the large image circle, at 200mm is it a little soft but on a dx image circle there would be no softness.
View and download nikon afs vr zoomnikkor ed 70200mm f2. Nikon 70200mm vr ii afs g ed nikkor 2009 intro specs performance compared usage recommendations. The original nikon vrs mechanical zooming creeps when positioned vertically. I did a little testing between the two and i dont think you lose much cropping the 70 200 4 down compared to shooting the 70 300 at 300mm wide open. The vr would be a big advantage if you shoot at longer focal lengths in low light conditions. What if any differences are there between the nikon 70200 f2.
Nikon vr vibration reduction image stabilization vibration reduction, engineered specifically for each vr nikkor lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture. I could not find a test on youtube for the vr2, but i would expect it to be as fast as the vr1 or faster. Nikon nikkor afs 70200 vr lens repair tarkans bored. Im looking for a booklet type user manual for my 70200mm vrii f2. Frank due to the edge performance at 200mm, id strongly advise against anyone using the 70200 vr1 on a fullframe camera whatever mr rockwell may say about the irrelevance of soft corners. Hey guys, this is our next instalment for shutter of reality photography. Vr image stabilization technology allows for handholding the camera at up to four stops slower to lesson. Id actually contest most of these points, and id like to hear from others that have tried both lenses professionally nikon s 70 200 2. I found that i was much more likely to take the f4 version with me since it is considerably smaller and lighter, and optically better, imo. This nikon camera lens is quick focusing with vibration reduction vr and ed glass for reduced chromic aberration at high magnification levels. The winner gets their shot posted to the front page for the entire. The thing is that if you take the focus ring and manually adjust it to one side it gets stuck and is hard to come free again.
Nikon 70200 vr1 vs tamron 70200 a009 5 months ago i have the tamron a009 and love it on my d700 and d500, but it does not work and unfortunately will not work on my new z6. The 70 200 would focus much faster than the 80 200. I try to do most of my own repairs cleanings, but only do so when i have the proper technical manuals youtube vids. Apr 04, 2017 unlike the nikon vr ii lens and prior nikon models, all three of these other lenses have reversed this setup which made adapting to these lenses extremely challenging. Discussion in nikon started by southjerseyphotos, oct 14, 2010.
Today this original 70200 vr is still a remarkable professional lens. After reading, i saw somewhere shun cheung not recommending 70200 vr1 even for a dx body. Im surprised you werent happy with the performance of the corners on your one, its possible you had a bad copy. Still a current product and you wont run into issues later when the afs motors are no longer available for the afs. Difference between nikon vr and vr ii difference between. Before i pull the trigger on either though, are there any major factors about either lens that i should be aware of prior to buying. The nikon vr iis main difference is its new zooming mechanism. Jobu design lensplate for nikon 70 200 vr1 vr2 lens.
This new version takes that legendary performance to the next level with the same jawdropping image quality that has made it a prized lens of pros and. Nikon nikkor afs is a telephoto lens with zoom capability and a focal length of 70200 mm and an aperture of f2. I dont really want to get the most expensive one if i dont have to. Download manuals, software, and firmware for digital cameras and other imaging devices. Its constant f4 maximum aperture maintains a consistent exposure throughout the zoom range and also helps to realize a more compact and lightweight.