Comments on: New Nikon 70-200mm f/4 Available for Pre-Order Now!

By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:44:00 +0000

Nice work, Paul!

By: Mark Kauzlarich

Mark Kauzlarich — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:50:00 +0000

I just so happen to have one I’m trying to get rid of too ;)

By: Paul Hance

Paul Hance — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:55:00 +0000

Well folks even though I hate talking about gear I will suggest get the Tamrom 70-200mm 2.8. I don’t see any difference in the quality of the Image. And I have shot with both lens. Here is an example of the tamrom 70-200 2.8 at f4 on D80 ISO 200 for the spec folks.

By: Kyle Sanders

Kyle Sanders — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:10:00 +0000

but there is obviously a space left open for you to add one… just like Canon’s! C’mmon thou, what do you expect from a $1,400 lens – them to just throw in a $5 tripod collar? Next thing you’re going to tell me that you expect the hood AND carrying bag too!

By: Kyle Sanders

Kyle Sanders — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:08:00 +0000

There is an advantage to it being somewhat smaller in size, and F/4 is plenty for daylight work. I feel like the large size of the full 70-200 2.8′s draw too much attention at times, but it also helps that NIkon’s telephotos are not colored “LOOK AT ME” white!

By: Jason Banks

Jason Banks — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:05:00 +0000

Constant f4 is nothing to balk at. At $1k (then tax) less than the f2.8, this is definitely a welcome addition. Some people frankly don’t need a 2.8 for their flavour of photography. I think the price is right where I was expecting. Now lets wait to see some real world results.

Minor gripe though, just like the Canon, does not appear to come with the mounting ring. Very annoying..

By: craig leach

craig leach — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:54:00 +0000

I’m sure it’s tack sharp between f/5.6 – f/11, would be great for studio portraiture, not so good for sports, birding or low light though, which negates the wedding shooters, concert shooters….but then again Nikon’s ISO capabilities and noise reduction on some of the newest bodies could make it usable in most situations.

By: Rico Lazaro

Rico Lazaro — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:28:00 +0000

agree too pricey yet overshadowed by the power of the 2.8

By: Tyler Brown

Tyler Brown — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:05:00 +0000

I say forget this lens and buy a used 80-200 f/2.8

By: Kyle Sanders

Kyle Sanders — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:36:00 +0000

That seems in line with the price hikes on the 24-70 2.8 II and 70-200 IS II / VR II as well, as those lenses are close to $2,500 each!