D90 Lens question

Jeff

Jeff

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OK, jbr13 recommended the following lens for me for the distance work. After reading reviews and doing a bit of research I came up with another question and figured I would post a separate thread on it to help me stay on track with the discussion.

jbr13 recommended:
Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8D ED AF Zoom-Nikkor Lens
1986 Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8D ED AF Zoom-Nikkor Lens with Bracket & Case - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty

I am looking at this one:
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens
2139 Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens with Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty

From the way I understand what I have read thus far. Many folks opt for the Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8D ED AF Zoom-Nikkor Lens mostly because of the cost of the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens.

Let's say I opened up my budget to where the 70-200mm is now an option.

Would there be much major benefit of getting this one over the one jbr recommended? I believe his recommendation was primarily based on the intial budget of around $2,000 I mentioned. i

I like the VR feature of this lens as opposed to the 80-200. I was "hoping" that with the VR feature there might be an increased chance that I could hook this lense up and pop off a couple of "Decent" distance pictures without having set up a tripod.

Is my thinking here correct?

Would this lense be a better alternative for me?
 
jbr13

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Jeff, If you can afford it yes it is better. Image quality is pretty much the same, but the VR (or image stabilization) is the difference. When you have enough light both lenses can be used hand held if you can keep you shutter speed up to 1/250 of a second. The VR will help by allowing you to go down to about 1/125 and still get a sharp image. This will help in lower light shooting.

J
 
Jeff

Jeff

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jbr13 said:
Jeff, If you can afford it yes it is better. Image quality is pretty much the same, but the VR (or image stabilization) is the difference. When you have enough light both lenses can be used hand held if you can keep you shutter speed up to 1/250 of a second. The VR will help by allowing you to go down to about 1/125 and still get a sharp image. This will help in lower light shooting.

J
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Thanks.

That was pretty much my undestanding as well but just wanted to be sure. Sounds like a better investment that I won't regret making in the long run.

I looked at some of the other High Power Zoom NIkon lenses as well (AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED & AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED) but noticed they dont have the f/2.8 and was concerned that when it came ot low light situations they would end up being a bad investment.
 
Jeff

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MrX said:
I have the 70-200 you ention, and the VR is definitely a benefit over non VR lenses if you want to shoot hand held as jbr mentioned. I have seen them on Craigslist (local) for quite a bit less than retail lately as well.

FS: Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Lens
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Thanks.

I think for this initial buy I am going to run with all new gear. Kind of a pride factor for me.

Later once I start needing some specific task oriented gear I may go the used route.
 
MrX

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Jeff said:
Thanks.

I think for this initial buy I am going to run with all new gear. Kind of a pride factor for me.

Later once I start needing some specific task oriented gear I may go the used route.
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Understandable, just wanted to throw that out there. I bought mine new as well, and have been more than happy with it. If you'd like to try it out before purchasing one, just let me know.
 
Jeff

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MrX said:
Understandable, just wanted to throw that out there. I bought mine new as well, and have been more than happy with it. If you'd like to try it out before purchasing one, just let me know.
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LOL Your just a tad late..:lmao: I just ordered it a bit ago.
 
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