Help on lens age

[rgregory1965]

I have the chance to pick up a Nikon 70-200 VR1 for 1000.00 cash.

It was made in 2006 and was pro owned, it appears clean, no brassing, just normal wear and tear.....1000.00 is a good deal for this but I own the 70-300 VRII already.....

How long would this lens last under heavy use but the last owner.....if I get it has it already seen its best days???

Thanks

 

[480sparky]

"Heavy use" is hard to define.

250,000 frames in a studio? Or 50,000 frames in the field, replete with searing heat, arctic cold, dust, blowing sand, multiple 4x4 jaunts off-road, airport baggage-handling neanderthals...........

 

[tirediron]

That lens should last just short of forever. I've had my 70-200 VRI for close to five years, and it was bought second hand; it's been dropped, banged, etc, and still works flawlessly. If you can get that for $1K, I would GRAB IT NOW!

 

[rgregory1965]

Daily use at sports events since 2006, he is a pro and makes a living with this lens......no artic blizzards....lol

Unknown frame count

Im still a newbie and 1000.00 is a crap load of 10 cent lemonade sells....lol

 

[sandraadamson]

GRAB It!!!! I'm looking for one right now and in canAda they are selling for $1500-1700 used, $1000 is a steal. If u don't I'll take sellers info in a heartbeat!

www.sandraadamson.com www.sandraadamson.blogspot.com

 

[rgregory1965]

Gonna go look at iin the morning......

Besides the obvious gain of the f/2.8 can you guys give me real use input here....how will the picture sharpness compare to my 70-300 VRII....I have seen alot of write ups and its 50-50 some says there equal....some say no comparison. So I ask those of you here to speak up with your personal comparisons.

Thanks

 

[Derrel]

BUY IT NOW!!!!!!!

 

[KmH]

Look at the MTF (Modular Transfer Function) charts MTF for the 2 lenses, at Nikonusa.com or any of these places Nikon 70-300 VR II reviews - Bing.
Nikon 70-200 VR reviews - Bing=

 

[MReid]

Are you satisfied with your 70-300 if not where is it lacking?

What is your expectation as to what the 70-200 will give you that you need but are not getting from the 70-300?

When comparing used prices be sure you are looking at the VRI not the current version the VRII.

 

[djacobox372]

Unless abused, I'd expect a pro nikon lens to last for 15 years or longer. The autofocus motor is the only part that may fail, otherwise it would last indefinitely.

 

[bhop]

If you have been looking for that lens and you don't get it now for $1000, then you will hate yourself later when you're paying $500+ more for it. That price is a steal!

 

[rgregory1965]

My expectations are noticeable sharper images....that you can see with your eyes.

Would like to have the larger ap as well.....