The Tamron 70-180mm f2.8 Di III VXD Nikon 70-180mm f2.8 is overall a very small lens for what it is. That’s because it’s keeping its f2.8 lens status while being more or less the size of a 70 The older 70-200mm/f2.8 AF-S VR has less breathing, but it is well known that at 200mm, its corner sharpness is terrible, at any aperture. I have both lenses and the VR II is clearly the better lens, at a higher cost.

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Moreover, any lens' official focal length is always measured when the lens is focused to infinity.
. As a lightweight f2.8 more affordable 70-200 zoom for general use without VR and limited close up ability it seems to me a first class lens. Matt Grainger estimated IBIS is 2-3 stops lower than the 5 stops specification of the Nikon 70-200 f2.8. Based on this single estimate IBIS is worth about 2.5 stops. I have Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS II. generally Canon II and III are same optical, and almost perfect full open, even with 42/60MP Sony cameras. gen i is older and not at same level. I also have Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 VR 1st gen, almost unusable for astrophotography wider than f5.6 at 200mm. A lightweight, versatile telephoto zoom, the Nikkor AF-S FX 70-200mm f/2.8 FL-ED VR outshines almost every other lens of this focal length, and its wide aperture and sharpness is perfect for astro . NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S LENS. Go-to telephoto with exceptional speed, versatility and low-light performance. or $708.17/mth for 6 months interest free. Fees apply. PLEASE NOTE: this item is currently out of stock and will be placed on backorder. Your item will be dispatched as soon as stock becomes available. Image quality: 5/5. Value: 5/5. Overall: 5/5. Sigma’s new 70-200mm Sport is a top-performance lens with sumptuous build quality and a mighty range of up-market, customisable features. It’s a little bigger and heavier than most competing lenses but handling is excellent nonetheless, and it’s remarkably good value at the price. Canon has prioritised size over quality, all of Nikon's holy trinity of f/2.8 zooms are the clear winners in IQ. The 14-24 is a much better lens than the 15-35 IMO. I intensely dislike the new 70-200's from Canon more so due to abandoning TC support. I regularly use my EF 70-200 f/2.8 with a 1.4x TC. Specifications. Mount: Nikon Z Lens construction: 21 elements in 18 groups Angle of view: 34-12 degrees Diaphragm blades: 9 Minimum aperture: f/22 Minimum focusing distance: 0.5-1.0m Maximum magnification ratio: 0.2x Filter size: 77mm Dimensions: 89x220mm Weight: 1,360g (1,440g with tripod mount) Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S (Black) at Amazon From its enhanced autofocusing (SWM), VR II image stabilization, Nano Crystal Coat (N), Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass and more, the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II will broaden your shooting potential and inspire some of your most impressive shots yet.

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