Man on Harley

[vipgraphx]

Just got this new lens today (nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VRII) and tested it out. I took this picture at full zoom 200mm, F/8 ,1/125s ISO 100.

I did some tone mapping on the photo but used the original exposure for his skin. I was a good distance from this guy and cropped in to remove all the other cars. This is what got. I was amazed how sharp it still was cropped in. Also the lens has nano coating and it seemed to help with some ghosting and flare.

It was a toss up between this lens and the nikon 14-24. Since I had a wide lens and in need of a zoom lens I chose to go this route. I sure hope I get use out of it as I here many people don't end up using it as much.

anyways here is the photo.


man_on_harley by VIPGraphX, on Flickr

 

[Trever1t]

people don't use the 70-200 much?? Not sure who they are, everyone I know who has one likes to keep it glued to their bodies, self included.

 

[o hey tyler]

Are you looking for C&C?

 

[Josh66]

...Is this a page from a comic book, or a photo...?

A little overcooked, IMO...

 

[vipgraphx]

o hey tyler - No cc I know this is not a great photo. I was just in the parking lot testing it out and when I got home I just messed around. What I was trying to do is see how it looked zoomed in as I never have shot with this lens before. I thought it was pretty sharp and just posted my findings. Since I tone-mapped it I did not think it was appropriate to post anywhere else. I have two other threads that have just a little processing. One of my dog and one BW photo attempt.

 

[vipgraphx]

...Is this a page from a comic book, or a photo...?

A little overcooked, IMO...

Its a page from time life magazine....because I am the shiznit and my stuff don't stink.:greenpbl:

 

[vipgraphx]

people don't use the 70-200 much?? Not sure who they are, everyone I know who has one likes to keep it glued to their bodies, self included.

I suppose its what you shoot right. The guy who sold this to me did not use it much thus why he sold it. I sometimes hate the internet because its usually all one sided on what each individual likes. I plan on using this lens to the fullest when I can and I hope that I find my self doing so. Since I am not a big time hot shot pro I am in my own little world I rely on forums and reviews to gather as much info as possible. 6 on one side 1/2 a dozen on the other......

 

[Destin]

people don't use the 70-200 much?? Not sure who they are, everyone I know who has one likes to keep it glued to their bodies, self included.

+1, I only have the sigma version, but I LOVE it. Sold it once and couldn't live without it so I bought another one. Honestly, it pretty much lives on my camera and NEVER comes off. But I shoot mostly portraits and sports too. But still, it's just an amazing lens to have. So so so versatile and useful..

 

[Bynx]

people don't use the 70-200 much?? Not sure who they are, everyone I know who has one likes to keep it glued to their bodies, self included.

I have the Sigma 28 - 300 and its a great lens and so versatile.

As for the pic I dont like the vignetting.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

people don't use the 70-200 much?? Not sure who they are, everyone I know who has one likes to keep it glued to their bodies, self included.

me too

 

[vipgraphx]

I know this is off topic but would you folks recommend selling my primes since I have this now. I have the 35mm 1.8g and a 50 mm 1.8G. I hope to get a 24-70 2.8 and last a 14-24mm
One thing about the primes is they are lighter and I can take anyware. I dont see using this big azzzz lens on vacation like say Disneyland but will take it to the beach and what not.

 

[Bynx]

Your primes should be giving you the sharpest images. I wouldnt get rid of them unless you need the money.

 

[vipgraphx]

Your primes should be giving you the sharpest images. I wouldnt get rid of them unless you need the money.

I was told that this lens will out perform the 35 1.8G and the 50 1.8G ????? I really have not had to much time to test it. All though it is very different focal lengths so hard to really compare apples to oranges. I would have to try to compare at 70mm and with the 35 and 50 would have to be closer in to get a good result I suppose.

 

[shaytayphotography]

people don't use the 70-200 much?? Not sure who they are, everyone I know who has one likes to keep it glued to their bodies, self included.

I have a sigma 70 - 300 it's a great lens

 

[o hey tyler]

people don't use the 70-200 much?? Not sure who they are, everyone I know who has one likes to keep it glued to their bodies, self included.

I have a sigma 70 - 300 it's a great lens

Does it have a constant f/2.8 aperture?