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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.  | sent on March 15, 2020 Pros: AF speed, lightness, excellent resaleability Cons: structure dangerously similar to the plastic structure of the 24-70 VR, buttons Opinion: Good AF speed (but not higher than VR2), excellent VR, excellent optical performance but I can honestly say, having owned them at the same time, that such performance – VR aside – is absolutely INDISTINGUISHABLE from those of VR2. And I say this in the face of several double-blind sessions performed with two different groups here in Rome. Those who describe different performances between the two have not had them together at the same time, that is, they have problems with visus, or they have to justify to themselves a compulsive purchase, or even is a fanatical Taliban of the brand. PRO optics are those that resist the stresses of working activity allow the professional to take home photos to earn the loaf of loaf and this is absolutely not the case. The VR2 was externally constructed of magnesium alloy and was clearly seen while the FL resembles a plastic, that solidity is a distant memory, the only part that in my eyes appears solid is the bracket that also this time seems to ignore that there is the Arca Swiss attack. The buttons on such a short focal lens are absolutely useless to me. Always the Taliban of the brand like to point out that the breathing focus has been eliminated: nothing could be more false, the FB is still there although very small. But the FB of the VR2 was absolutely not a fault, it was part of the project specifications and allowed you to shoot even inside cramped spaces, such as a small room... Therefore, if you take every emphasis, those who today consider buying the FL still buy an excellent SEMI PRO optics that, if they do not take a few bottarella on the barrel (the de-financing of the lenses on the plasticons of a certain length is always around the corner) will give nice satisfactions. It will give so to speak, given the cost of the official product. NB: I now have it and I keep it, I am all in all satisfied, I took off the VR2 before it fell in price but, I repeat, on the dense sensor of the 850 the performance is absolutely similar ... |
 | sent on December 16, 2019 Pros: Resolution and sharpness, very fast in focus, excellent color rendering. Excellent keeping of the price of the used. (Price to new European import with Italian guarantee much cheaper than the official importer.) Cons: Nothing particular. It is initially necessary to become familiar with the inverted dials; also not to move them accidentally being very soft. Opinion: Before buying it, about four months ago, I considered the previous VR version, the Tamron g2 and the Sigma Sport. With everyone, courtesy of a shop in my town, I took a few test shots. In the end I decided for the Nikkor FL. If you have to drown, you might as well do it in the sea!! It is not secondary to switch ALL metadata, including fixes, to PS. Not only do technical tests place it on top of all the others, including Sony G Master, but also in concrete use it has proven unbeatable. Only in some cases, by direct comparison, has it proved to be no less or equal. Stunning chromatic yield. Generally mind-blowing focus speed; it is very difficult to get him into difficulty, (but not impossible). VR does its job well. Of course, like all zooms, you can't compare it to the quality of a fixed optics, but the lack makes it feel only on rare and particular occasions. |
user16729  | sent on November 13, 2019 Pros: Sharpness, focus breathing virtually null, autofocus speed, construction, bokeh, vr effective and lightness Cons: ring without blocks in any focal, inverted dial compared to what it should be, too soft dials, price if not taken import Opinion: First experience with positive pro nikon optics. Excellent in everything and I preferred it to Sigma 70-200 Sport because of the weight. 400g less feel. The only bad thing for me is the dials. Really too soft, which can also be a value at certain times, only that it really takes a breath to make them turn and since there is no blockage, nor at 70 ne to 200, you could move even if you don't want to. For example, sigma has beautiful hardlines and it is more difficult to happen. For the rest I can only praise, even the weight is a feather especially when compared to the new sigma. Taken import paying it the right and it's worth it. |
 | sent on August 09, 2019 Pros: Sharpness, autofocus speed, bokeh, construction, VR. Cons: Excessively soft ice. Weight, weight, weight... Ah, I forgot... Weight! Opinion: It's my first 70-200 and I have to say it's a fantastic view. Sharp, fast autofocus and creamy fuzzy. The weight from "bilico" is something to which I was not used, but I do not make text (I come, in fact, from a 70-300 VR that weighs less than half and is still a very good goal, also very sharp, albeit dark). I did a three-hour shoot with him today and I came out with my arms slaughtered... however, it gives satisfaction just to hold it in your hands, and with the D3s and the D810 with BG it balances well. The construction is solid (and we would miss it too!). He obviously gives his best with the Big-Mpx. VR keeps its promises and "enters" very quickly. The cost is high, but you know at the start. |
 | sent on March 02, 2019 Pros: Pro Cons: Price Opinion: I switched from version vr2 to Vr and FL as they baptized it, what about, I agree with most of the opinions described by friends. The first thing I noticed is the AF, lightning-fast in all circumstances. The second thing is the sharpness at all focal lengths with aperture at f/2.8. I have to get used to it again with the focal ring moved forward, but having only two days is normal, I'll get used to it. For the rest of the stellar optics, if you have the opportunity to take it you can not miss in a kit Nikon.Su d850 expresses its full potential. Vote 10 and praise. After a while ' to have tried it I can only emphasize what has been written before, indeed to all those who have doubts what is better or which 70/200 2.8 choose, do not waste time, if you have the chance the Nikon is the top of the top. |
  | sent on February 17, 2019 Pros: nitidezza\\improved contrast to previous version, softer bokeh, focus breathing finally eliminated, AF Fulmineo, zoom ring "buttery" Cons: Non-granitic construction but justified by the weight Opinion: What about, a simply magnificent lens. Obviously it is not a portrait lens, buy it to use it for this is sheer madness. It is a lens for professionals needing the TOP. Combined with an AF module like that of the D5\\D500 allows a margin of error perhaps of 1%, no more. It has an image quality that can be surpassed only by lofty landlines as it can be a Zeiss 135mm F2 or an 85mm f1.4, so it will allow weddings and similar events leaving the fixed in the bag for the most time-consuming. It has no flaws, needless to mention the price. A professional as it should if the Nital official pays off with 1 \ \ 2 events. If then the work of photographer in Italy now pays change, it is not the fault of Nikon, and certainly can not sell zoom of the genre to €500 because now there are matrimonalists who take €300 to service photographing with the 600d and 18-200. In 2019 this 70-200 is still the definitive tool for professionals who eat with photography (and it will be for a long while), and does not care to buy a Tamron or a Sigma to save on reliability and operational speed. Note that it is not a simple "reboot" of the VR II, but has fixed the hateful problem of focus breathing, and has visibly improved the contrast to f 2.8. |
 | sent on February 05, 2019 Pros: Noticeable sharpness, autofocus speed Cons: Nobody Opinion: I use it mainly for the portrait and is able, despite its maximum hole to 2.8, to give you a remarkable blurred... placed and glued to my D850 never again disassembled... Crisp to 5.6/manages to be particularly sharp and interesting to 2.8.... nonostanze its price is particularly high I feel to recommend it serenely.. My vote is definitely a 10 dry |
 | sent on February 05, 2019 Pros: Very fast AF Cons: The cost is a bit the weight Opinion: The first sensations set fire? Very fast sharpness incredible you forna of the SUPER photos The price is Altino but you can also take Europe I recommend especially for portrait paired with NIKON D850 is great I would say I tried the previous model and not bad I would say, however this as a focus I Did think and so I took this I'm not a professional but amateur photographer but topp things I can distinguish them yet and I recommend it. |
 | sent on February 03, 2019 Pros: All the pros of the previous version VR2 Cons: Optical performance not exceeding the previous version. It costs too much. Opinion: At the level of image quality does not seem better than the VR 2. At 200 mm to 2.8 is better, but enough. The only thing much improved is the AF speed, lightning fast. If I came back I would not buy it again and I would keep the vr2 even if the change cost me a little. So it's a vr2, ok it's fine but it costs too much. 1800 Li Vale, 3000 asking for Nital No. The inverted ices are a problem for me but it is a matter of habit. |
 | sent on October 10, 2018 Pros: Rapidity and precision AF, sharpness, build quality, VR efficacy, Luminosity. Cons: Not having bought it before! Opinion: I wanted at all costs a 70-200 f/2.8 in my kit, but I always thought it was not worth spending the sums necessary to purchase goals of this type, original Nikon. I tried many third party lenses, even versions with AF that can be calibrated with the appropriate console, but the end result never fully suited me: in many cases the main cause of my "frustrations" was the automatic maf, often inaccurate and unreliable. Then I decided to buy this lens: I had done it before!!! The sharpness is to say the least superb, for a zoom, at any focal distance and already at maximum aperture, a razor sharp that cesella the most microscopic details of captured images, even at the edges of the frame! The automatic MAF leaves literally open-mouthed: there is no suitable adjective to describe rapidity and precision, also because the term "fulmineo" has been heavily abused over the years and may not adequately make the idea of how ephemeral it is, imperceptible, the moment that elapses between the press of the AF button and the double beep of acquisition of the Subject. The result of cooking immediacy is even more surprising: even with LF of 200mm and ad f/2.8, it splits the hair at any distance, without the presence of the slightest front/back focus. But there is a little hint of focus breathing. The Anti vibration system VR is very quiet (apart from a light initial "clac") and suitable for the excellence of the lens: with a minimum of attention I managed to shoot at 1/25, with 200 mm LF and at a distance of about 2 meters, without any hint of blur. The hood is secured by a snap System. The perceived quality is really high, as well as the regularity and fluidness of movement of the two rings. I have yet to test it well, but the initial sensation is so fulfilling that, since this morning, I continued to shoot relentlessly, right into the house! I regret not having bought it before! |
| sent on November 29, 2017 Pros: In agreement with the opinions expressed by those who preceded me. Cons: Focus breathing (see below) - price. Opinion: In confirming everything positive has already been said, I must note that the focus breathing was (perhaps) reduced but not eliminated compared to the previous version. I was able to detect it - in an empirical way - from a comparison made at the minimum and maximum focal distance with the "little brother" 70-200 f / 4, that the problem does not have it or is modest. I can not quantify it, but the difference is obvious. As for the comparison (quality / price) with the competition, everyone draws his conclusions. |
 | sent on October 16, 2017 Pros: All... Cons: ANYTHING... Opinion: I would say that I followed this lens for a long time now, so much that I was oriented on vr2 ... until this new one came out. I've seen a lot of photos shot with this type of lens (70-200), even with the canon whistle and I just fell in love with it ... it was the first lens I really wanted ... also for the range of use I I love photographing people and therefore I use it mainly for Street but why not even for landscapes, still life and portraiture ... In all these fields of use I have never disappointed, a fabulous bokeh, high definition, surgical autofocus, stabilization that it allows you to get far below the 200mm (200mm) full-time, full-bodied, lofty, great minimum focusing distance that is 1.10 meters ahead of the previous 1.40 ... but these are just technicalities that you'll find written everywhere now I avoided getting out of my way. In short, nikon did a good job, sure if he does pay it dearly but it can not be otherwise. As the saying goes: WHERE IS TASTING IS NOT% 3B? PERDENZA ... rnConclusion: vote 10! ... is a phenomenon ...! |
 | sent on June 21, 2017 Pros: Speed ??and precision of autofocus (variable, of course, depending on coupled body), sharpness, VR, minimum focusing distance, focus lock buttons Cons: Legs stubbornly and inexplicably Nikon continues to disagree with the Arca Swiss attack Opinion: I claim that I come from 70-200 VR I (since the VR II version has never been interested in the "focus breathing"). As a result I found that optics have been improved for sharpness and microcontrol. It has a smaller CLB for the most open diaphragms and a more uniform yield between the center edges. Rn Reversing the ring (zoom and MAF) I do not think it can be a problem after a physiological "adaptation" period. Rn VR has been improved and provides performance Really remarkable (I also took 1/30 to 200mm with a subject of 1.5 m). It was the introduction of both the VR sport and the double option A / M and M / A of the AF.rnPerfetto the "restoration" of the Blockers of the MAF that inexplicably were suppressed in the VR II version as the containment of "focus breathing", which in the previous version was really exaggerated. The hood has been improved both in its shape and its engagement (even in reverse) ......One "Made in Japan" .rnThe price (I bought it at 2244 Euros not NITAL) seems all right. Rnrn At the moment I feel I do only a critique and concerns the tripod anchor leg: I do not really understand why Nikon is Obstinate not to provide legs with Arca Swiss.rn attack |
 | sent on June 10, 2017 Pros: Autofocus, stabilizer, microcontroller, general ergonomics for use Cons: Price (if Nital) Opinion: I think I can make a faithful assessment of my previous Nikon home. I owned the 80-200 monogo pump in the period 1990-1995 (great optics), then the VR I and the VR II (which I have never fully convinced). After years of fixed lenses, I decided to take the chance to try with the last born knowing that if it was dissatisfied it would have been viable without a problem in a couple of hours. Well I have to say "chapeau to the Nikon" for the excellent chisel work performed !!! He cleverly eliminated those details that did not fully convince holders of the previous optics. This FL is really very well balanced and it helps a lot in the fact that you are forced to handle with the forward support hand on the second ring. AF hooking is lightning (fabulous re-insertion of locking buttons) but above all I find really remarkable the overall lens yield on microcontroller. At f / 2.8 the plane's detachment and the bokeh are rewarding, af / 4 and f / 5.6 the yield is s, The maximum of the sharpness obtainable (even superfluous). Over f / 8 ??? It does not work. Together with a sharp monster like the D810 does superlative things. Needed shopping ??? YES. Recommended shopping ??? Again YES. |
 | sent on June 10, 2017 Pros: Weight, Autofocus, Vr Cons: Price, do not have it Opinion: I waited quite a bit before convincing me to switch from the VR2 to this, the ring that moved forward just did not convince me .. rnI have decided to jump, especially because it weighs less than the predecessors, I do not hide that the first Days of use I could not get used to the folded nut, then a little at a time I started and I began to appreciate this optic, and now I find that the weight is better balanced and that I tire less the arms. The autofocus It's fast and accurate, the fantastic Vr in some situations you can afford to get off under the minimum time of shooting .. an optics that costs and not little, but it is worth all the money .. I would recommend it! |
  | sent on March 22, 2017 Pros: AF, VR, weight, maneuverability Cons: Price Opinion: I had never had a 70-200 Nikon, I come from the old "Pompone" AF 80-200 f / 2.8 the very first series and then a Sigma HSM stabilized. Well, say that one is bewildered is little !! The AF is not fast, is instantaneous! Going from infinity to minimum range of MAF, for testing, while watching the indicator distances window, you can not distinguish a value for how fast, see only a white trail. The accuracy is fantastic, points and he focuses there !! The VR is fantastic: a 200mm shoot at 1/15 "is like shooting at 1/300", they do not notice at the step differences, at least in "Normal" mode, the other I have yet to try it; Moreover it is absolutely free from noise, you do not feel, even seem to be active. As regards the weight, calculating the AF motor and the integrated stabilizer, I had the same mobility that with the Pompone, while with the Sigma felt more and avendo I tried both the VR, the VR II, this looks like a toy. The optical quality is yet to be verified, but the first shots are very very good. Watched my past, I have not heard the inversion problem of the zoom ring, as the Pompone is Single-ring and the Sigma has already reversed, while the return of the function buttons on the barrel are a holy hand for the operation, as never move your hand from the zoom ring and act calmly even the buttons, very well balancing the optical-body complex machine !! Last note, the zoom ring is so fluid that it also runs with one finger only. You make it pay, but when you use it rests with the classic stupid smile and the joy of photographing in the heart !! |
 | sent on January 16, 2017 Pros: Lightness, AF speed, image stabilization Cons: Zoom ring position (read review) Opinion: fantastic lens, excellent definition even at 1600 ISO with an old machine as the D700. excellent stabilization, at 1/125 F2.8 seems to have taken at least 1/250 and with more closed focal. Lightness without equal for a 70 200 F2.8, just what I wanted without having to settle for a F4. I really do not know to find fault were it not for the zoom ring to a new position, which, however, get used to in a few hours. In the long run it is a bit 'tiring for the arm that has to work at a greater distance, but it really is a small thing. I did notice that if you use the zoom dynamically, have a hand that is just down to the lens socket cancels all the weight of the front which would be heaviest having your hand in the most backward position to help you get in a greater stabilization of ' image. In short, almost an advantage! |
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