Tag Archives: Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

The first Nikon D3s was shipped yesterday in the US

By [NR] admin | Published: November 13, 2009

Update: Moose Peterson has an update on the D3s and 70-200 VRII combo. Yesterday B&H shipped their first Nikon D3s. Also yesterday, Mosse Peterson was in New York and also got his D3s and 70-200 f/2.8 VRII lens, so I really think the first batch is already here and shipping. The Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VRII lens has moved to “accepting […]

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First Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VRII review

By [NR] admin | Published: October 13, 2009

While waiting: The first review of the new Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VRII is up – check it out at Cliff Mautner’s blog. It seems that Mr. Mautner is one of four photographers that have the lens right now and are working on an campaign for Nikon. I pre-ordered mine from J&R and they should […]

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New Nikon products availability in Canada (Nikon D300s, lenses, p&s cameras)

By [NR] admin | Published: August 20, 2009

This is the product availability for the latest Nikon products in Canada (this sheet was sent to retailers by Nikon Canada; prices in Canadian Dollars) – it is also good to know the dealer cost on those lenses: Nikon pre-order options.

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Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II now available for pre-order

By [NR] admin | Published: August 4, 2009

Another update: Amazon is now also taking pre-orders. Update: Calumet, J&R and Abes of Maine are now also taking pre-orders for that lens. Ritz aslo takes pre-orders now (search for 541533931) Adorama so far is the only major retailer that takes pre-orders for the new Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens. It is still […]

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New Nikons pre-order options

By [NR] admin | Published: July 30, 2009

If you liked NR’s coverage of the Nikon D300s, D3000, 18-200 DX and 70-200 f/2.8 lenses, consider supporting this site by buying from those trusted retailers (same price to you). Pre-orders are first-come, first-served: B&H pre-order options: Nikon D300s Nikon D3000 Amazon pre-order options: Nikon D300s Nikon D3000 Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm […]

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IT HAS BEGUN! (Nikon D300s, D3000 + the two lenses)

By [NR] admin | Published: July 30, 2009

This post will be updated multiple times – check back again. Prices & availability (pre-orders options coming up next): Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 ED VR II: $849.95 (available September, 2009) Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II: $2399.95 (available November, 2009) Nikon D3000: $599.95 (available August, 2009) Nikon D300s: $1799.95 (available  August, […]

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AF-S Nikkor 70-200 mm f/2.8G ED VR II details

By [NR] admin | Published: July 28, 2009

The new Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200 mm f/2.8G ED VR II should have the following specs (from my previous post): Stabilization system VR II Nano coating New faster Auto Focus Weight 1540g (70 grams more than the current model) 209mm length (slightly shorter than the current model) Minimum Focus Distance: 1.4m (for the current model […]

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Confirmed: two new Nikon Lenses this Thursday

By [NR] admin | Published: July 27, 2009

This is now a 99.99% confirmed rumor: besides the Nikon D300s and the Nikon D3000, we will also get two lenses: AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II AF-S Nikkor 70-200 mm f/2.8G ED VR II Both will be improved versions of the current models. After all, there was a reason for the 70-200mm […]

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