Does anyone here have the new 200mm f/2 AFS VR?

This is one of the finest Nikkors ever made. Just go ahead and buy it. There is nothing to consider if you have the money.

 

Joe,

Asks Yve P. (aka Bobbie Joe). He has some samples shots with this lens which is awesome but heavy (asides the cost   )

 

I HAVE ONE-I AM TRYING TO USE IT WITH MY DAUGHTERS PLAYING SOFTBALL AND SOCCER-MY LUCK COMES AND GOES-SOME SHOTS ARE IN FOCUS AND SOME ARE NOT-I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE VERY FAST FOCUSING BUT I DO NOT KNOW-USING WITH D2X-GWM

 

I just got mine.....and I find it very difficult to lock in a focus considering the depth of field is so narrow.

Here is a bokeh teaser. The little bird is actually flown in from another shot on the same bird-house taken earlier the same session. I couldn't wait any longer for one to land there again.

GenoP

Nikon D2x, Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED AF-S VR
1/80s f/2.0 at 200.0mm iso200

 

Nice looking treatment of the bokeh Geno - and 1/80 to boot! How far from the bird were you?

Interesting, two reports of focus hunting.   That's my only complaint with the 180mm f/2.8, which is afaict, the lens this one replaces (at 7x the cost.) Hopefully this effect is one that practice will cure.

 

Joe,
it's a fantastic lens. A bit heavy (vs. the 70-200VR). You will like the bokeh. Ahhh, it's pricey .......  
Can't post pictures, as I am on the road. If you want to see some, let me know.


Have fun,
Andy

 

Id say I was about 20 feet or so. from the bird.

I don't think it is that it hunts so much, but the depth of field is so small at f2 that any error is multiplied tremendously. I have noticed that Yves is shooting it around 3.2, 4, and 5.6 which really makes it sing, however hardly justifies the expenditure to get f2. It is much sharper than the 70-200VR I will say. Hopefully this week-end I can really put it through it's paces.

GenoP

 

Before you go to B&H, drop me an eMail and come by here. I have one and I am only 20 min from B&H in North Jersey.

GenoP

 

Joe,

Here are two samples from tonights night game.....It was the first chance I got to use this lens under these conditions and all I can say is .......

GenoP


Nikon D2h ,Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED AF-S VR
1/320s f/2.0 at 200.0mm iso1600


Nikon D2h ,Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED AF-S VR
1/320s f/2.0 at 200.0mm iso1600
View attachment 8834

 

Geno,

YOU BIG TEASE !!!!!!!!!!

 

Gale,

I've seen your photos look just as good! By the way I miss that 24-120VR, but I know it likes it's new home. I am surprized you let the 12-24 go.

Geno