Comments on: Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VRII lens now in stock

By: Snicker

Snicker — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:43:48 +0000

Finally: I will get my sample of the AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II tomorrow (ready for picking today, but work ruined the day).

By: Zorro

Zorro — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:16:28 +0000

Where are the f2.8 DX primes 18mm, 24mm, 28mm?

By: Kr3st

Kr3st — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:13:22 +0000

Just got my new 70-200mm in today.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kr3st/4133424233/

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:24:34 +0000

the old one still works awesome on fx, just tends to have slightly darkened corners. I mostly do portraits so I love it. If I was hardcore into landscape it might annoy me, though if I was in landscape it would not be a lens that would do anything for me

By: NikonShooter4Fun

NikonShooter4Fun — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:12:36 +0000

Can anyone on the Forum let us know from a Historical point of view in their opinion if the price (MSRP 2399.00) for the new VRII 70-200mm will drop any at all after the initial release of this lens, or will it ultimately continue to rise or climb in price as time goes forward? So far I have yet to see any major retailer that is selling this lens as of this post. I did have one company in NY email me and say that they “EXPECTED” to have the lens by the end of this week (Thanksgiving), the key word was Expected. Sure would be nice to have one of these fine new Lens as it would make the Best Stocking Stuffer yet for my Christmas. Please Nikon come out with a new updated 85mm AF-S F/1.4 .

By: another anonymous

another anonymous — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:22:21 +0000

i like optimistic people very much, but can’t agree now

By: Daf

Daf — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:28:14 +0000

Only 1 of the old ones on Uk eBay too!
(Claims to be new)

By: Daf

Daf — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:24:31 +0000

No signs of UK stock as yet.
But I’m not going to jump on it straight away and buy at full rrp.

By: YEAH

YEAH — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:20:11 +0000

I do not problem with the product as such, but how it is presented. We buy expensive stuff, and do not get proper service. We have only resellers and they know shix most of the time. And ordering times are ridiculous.

I do not like the D300s either. If you compare all cameras SLR together, Nikon is loosing the share. I’m doomed as I have 10 lenses from Nikon:(

By: WoutK89

WoutK89 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:54:56 +0000

if lenses were only like bodies, when you get an update of the older version (D300 –> D300s) and then within 3 months it will be sold for the price of the old one

By: Ian

Ian — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:15:26 +0000

where have you ordered it from?

By: YEAH

YEAH — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:46:22 +0000

Do not buy. They will go cheaper

They announce lens, then you wait like an idiot and they sell it for 2400 ,- Hell no.
Nikon can keep it.

By: Nubz

Nubz — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:44:38 +0000

4 stop? Wow. I am looking for the lenses for FX bodies too. Just because I don’t have one now doesn’t mean I won’t in the future. Was the old one that bad on FX?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:40:43 +0000

Im happy i preordered and am getting it cheaper than i would have if i hadnt. Im happy that after months of waiting i will finally have the lens and im happy that it actually arrived in Aus at the same time as America so we dont have to spend weeks hearing about how great it is from those who have it.
The price is not really an issue for me, i have been saving for a long time and already had the majority paid.

By: pete

pete — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:29:05 +0000

you;re happy you;re paying $3100 for a 70-200 lens ? lol
the price is outrageous.

forget RRP, thats a nonsense. its listed at ECS for $3195. grey will probably only be a $100 or so cheaper.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:18:27 +0000

Just rang the store i had preordered from in Australia.
The lens has come in at a rrp of $3800 but they are going to stick to the $3099 i was quoted back when it was first announced. They have it sitting there and im picking it up Friday.
Very happy!

By: Zograf

Zograf — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:06:03 +0000

And the muscles to carry it all day long and why not all night long )
Seriously, I dream having this lens, but probably shall start with 70-300 non VR, i.e. the totally low end and see how it goes…
For snap-shooting & walk-about probably it would be perfect.

By: [NR] admin

[NR] admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:04:09 +0000

yes, it should be discontinued

By: alphanikonrex

alphanikonrex — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:56:29 +0000

Of course not—it seemed suspicious. Probably someone was trying to sell the original VR at a higher price.

By: Rich_L

Rich_L — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:41:44 +0000

Canon will likely match performance (and price!!!!) when they release their updated 70-200 2.8!!!