Nikkor AF 75-300mm 4.5-5.6

[eclenikon]

Hi,

Im considering getting this lens for my D70s and was wondering if anyone had previous experiences with it? How is the image quality like? Sharp?

Doest it produce good bokeh?

Thanks.

[Vario_Elmar]

I thought it is not longer available? It is replaced with 70-300 right?

Originally Posted by eclenikon Hi, Im considering getting this lens for my D70s and was wondering if anyone had previous experiences with it? How is the image quality like? Sharp? Doest it produce good bokeh? Thanks.

[espn]

Eh seriously forget this glass. Get the 70-300 ED if you're really intent on getting this range.

[eclenikon]

Was thinking of getting a 2nd hand one.

Saw some reviews of the 70-300 ED and it wasnt that convincing. Kenrockwell.com recommended the 75-300 instead and i got a seller selling it for quite a good price. Definitely cheaper than the 70-300ED.

[espn]

Ask AJ23, he bought it, within 1 week sold it and bought the 70-200VR instead.

[eclenikon]

I wish i could afford a 70-200VR.

AJ23 Where art thou?

[Vario_Elmar]

70-200 VR, that is really expensive. At least 4 time the cost of 70-300.

Maybe 80-200 is a better choice.

Originally Posted by espn Ask AJ23, he bought it, within 1 week sold it and bought the 70-200VR instead.

[espn]

Originally Posted by Vario_Elmar 70-200 VR, that is really expensive. At least 4 time the cost of 70-300. Maybe 80-200 is a better choice.

If you don't know what you're saying...don't...

[Vario_Elmar]

Aiyo, kena Again by ESPN

80-200 cheaper ma. You all keep promoting the expensive 70-200, how can he afford. Maybe 80-200 he can la.

U all also anyhow give suggestion, why always me. I cannot share my view meh

Originally Posted by espn If you don't know what you're saying...don't...

[espn]

Originally Posted by Vario_Elmar Aiyo, kena Again by ESPN 80-200 cheaper ma. You all keep promoting the expensive 70-200, how can he afford. Maybe 80-200 he can la. U all also anyhow give suggestion, why always me. I cannot share my view meh

I'll label you as Cash aka Minoxman aka LimCB.

[nightwolf75]

Originally Posted by Vario_Elmar Aiyo, kena Again by ESPN 80-200 cheaper ma. You all keep promoting the expensive 70-200, how can he afford. Maybe 80-200 he can la. U all also anyhow give suggestion, why always me. I cannot share my view meh

first things first... reason espn is 'promoting' the 70-200 is becos of a simple reason... the AF-D 80-200/f2.8 ED and AF-S 80-200/f2.8 are out of production lenses. they are both replaced by the 70-200/f2.8 VR. oh sure. u can still find an odd copy or two of the AF-s lens in some smalller shops downtown. but, by and large, u'll be hard pressed to find a new one anywhere.

70-200 4 times more expensive than 80-200? hmm.. gold plated, mebbe... the new 70-200 (non-grey) sets retail for ard $3.5k+ (give or take a few hundred). a new AF-S 80-200 (IIRC) was recently purchased by some CS for ard $2.5K+? it was like the last copy in the shop. a new AF-D 80-200, some one told me once, used to retail for ard $2k+, many many moons ago?

used 70-200, based on CS prices, sells for ard $2.5++. used AF-S 80-200 ard $1.9K+ and AF-D 80-200 ard $1.2K-$1.3K. i saw at prime camera once, a AF-S 80-200 was selling for $1980.

so, unless my maths failed me, it doesn't add up to 4 times. so, pls, if u don't know, dun say.

[Vario_Elmar]

Haha, finally I got the chance to someone. I say it is the 70-200 is 4 time more expensive than the 70-300!!! Read carefully ok!!!

No hard feeling, don't get so serious, everyone is having fun here, not politic.

Originally Posted by nightwolf75 first things first... reason espn is 'promoting' the 70-200 is becos of a simple reason... the AF-D 80-200/f2.8 ED and AF-S 80-200/f2.8 are out of production lenses. they are both replaced by the 70-200/f2.8 VR. oh sure. u can still find an odd copy or two of the AF-s lens in some smalller shops downtown. but, by and large, u'll be hard pressed to find a new one anywhere. 70-200 4 times more expensive than 80-200? hmm.. gold plated, mebbe... the new 70-200 (non-grey) sets retail for ard $3.5k+ (give or take a few hundred). a new AF-S 80-200 (IIRC) was recently purchased by some CS for ard $2.5K+? it was like the last copy in the shop. a new AF-D 80-200, some one told me once, used to retail for ard $2k+, many many moons ago? used 70-200, based on CS prices, sells for ard $2.5++. used AF-S 80-200 ard $1.9K+ and AF-D 80-200 ard $1.2K-$1.3K. i saw at prime camera once, a AF-S 80-200 was selling for $1980. so, unless my maths failed me, it doesn't add up to 4 times. so, pls, if u don't know, dun say.

[Vario_Elmar]

ESPN, I know you are expert la, but don't insult me leh.

What do you mean by me as Cash aka Minoxman aka LimCB?

Originally Posted by espn I'll label you as Cash aka Minoxman aka LimCB.

[icarus]

[quote=nightwolf75]f... the AF-D 80-200/f2.8 ED and AF-S 80-200/f2.8 are out of production lenses. they are both replaced by the 70-200/f2.8 VR. oh sure. QUOTE]

the S$1.6k AF-D 80-200/2.8 ED is still in production

[nightwolf75]

Originally Posted by icarus the S$1.6k AF-D 80-200/2.8 ED is still in production

really? cheese... some one told me when i was hunting for it dat it was out of production. btw, when are u organising a BnW shoot??

anyway, the 75-300 is also a out of production lens.
http://www.pcphotoreview.com/cat/dig...7_3128crx.aspx

the closest i see on nikon s'pore's site is the 70-300/4-5.6D lens (RRP $745).

[espn]

Originally Posted by nightwolf75 really? cheese... some one told me when i was hunting for it dat it was out of production.

Nope... still in production

[icarus]

Originally Posted by nightwolf75 btw, when are u organising a BnW shoot??

After my penang trip la haha... i was thinking of doing a slides+bnw 2-in-1 outing...

[hower]

Right, I think J3:16 is selling for $1550. That was a few months back.

Originally Posted by nightwolf75 really? cheese... some one told me when i was hunting for it dat it was out of production. btw, when are u organising a BnW shoot?? anyway, the 75-300 is also a out of production lens. http://www.pcphotoreview.com/cat/dig...7_3128crx.aspx the closest i see on nikon s'pore's site is the 70-300/4-5.6D lens (RRP $745).

[nightwolf75]

Originally Posted by icarus After my penang trip la haha... i was thinking of doing a slides+bnw 2-in-1 outing...

onz! let me know the tentative date(s)? need to go and de-frost my t-max!

[Vario_Elmar]

Hello, anyone can tell me what ESPN mean?

So many funny names here, got to understand one by one. Don't worry la, I will not get angry one la. I am not those who will curse and swear around.

Originally Posted by Vario_Elmar ESPN, I know you are expert la, but don't insult me leh. What do you mean by me as Cash aka Minoxman aka LimCB?