Nikkor 80-200mm 2.8 ED vs. 70-200mm 2.8 VR I

[waynegz1]

** I have searched for this type of comparison, but didn't find a thread**

Anyone have any experience using both of these lenses?

There is someone locally selling the 80-200 for $700 and wanted some input to see if this is a good deal/ real difference between the two.

Thanks in advance fellas.

 

[Light Artisan]

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...s-news-reviews/231235-nikon-80-200-2-8-a.html

 

[KmH]

** I have searched for this type of comparison, but didn't find a thread**

Anyone have any experience using both of these lenses?

There is someone locally selling the 80-200 for $700 and wanted some input to see if this is a good deal/ real difference between the two.


Thanks in advance fellas.

Which version of the 80-200 f/2.8? There are 6 of them:

1. the 2-ring AF-D
2. the 2-ring AF-S
3. the newer push-pull AF-D
4. the older push-pull AF
5. the AF-s
6. the AI

 

[waynegz1]

Nikkor 80-200mm 2.8

 

[Light Artisan]

FWIW, at least around here - that's a pretty fair price, especially with no dinks

No scratches, scuffs, mold, dinks, or otherwise.

 

[KmH]

Nikkor 80-200mm 2.8

That looks like a good buy since it included the case, and hood.

It's the current AF 80-200 mm f/2.8D ED, 2-ring.

 

[waynegz1]

I have a couple of weddings lined up and would like to pull the trigger on a purchase instead of continuously renting. With no VR what real difference have you guys noticed.

 

[Ken Rockwell Fan]

VR is only useful for shooting still objects. It's useless for shooting anything that moves. The 80-200 is a fantastic lens. At $700 it's a steal.

 

[waynegz1]

So this would be a good choice, for a wedding lens?

 

[Ken Rockwell Fan]

Yes. It's a great second lens as long as you have either a good wide zoom or mid range zoom as your main lens.

 

[waynegz1]

I have a 50 1.8 and an 85 1.8, and I have learned how to use those more effectively. So I am just waiting on a green light on a 70-200 VR I (trade plus cash) or the purchase of this 80-200.

Thanks for the info guys!

 

[ghache]

if you can get the 70-200 vr1 at a good price, go for it. but the 80-200 is still excellent.

 

[waynegz1]

the 80-200 is $700 here locally...

I am going to wait on the decision for the 70-200 VR I, and if that falls through. I'll go the 80-200.

I have already made room in my bag for either one. lol

 

[Ken Rockwell Fan]

I have a 50 1.8 and an 85 1.8, and I have learned how to use those more effectively. So I am just waiting on a green light on a 70-200 VR I (trade plus cash) or the purchase of this 80-200.

Thanks for the info guys!

If I was serious about shooting a wedding then I wouldn't be satisfied until I had this lens.

2164 Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S Wide Angle-Telephoto Zoom Nikkor Lens with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty

 

[waynegz1]

I have a 50 1.8 and an 85 1.8, and I have learned how to use those more effectively. So I am just waiting on a green light on a 70-200 VR I (trade plus cash) or the purchase of this 80-200.

Thanks for the info guys!

If I was serious about shooting a wedding then I wouldn't be satisfied until I had this lens.

2164 Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S Wide Angle-Telephoto Zoom Nikkor Lens with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty

I usually rent the 24-70 locally for the weekend. So that will be covered.