AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8 IF-ED

[cschoy]

Just alittle curious aside from the 70-200VR and 80-200 w/o the VR the 2 lens has the same price according to the nikon website. Question is would one choose the 80-200 over the 70-200VR for any reason?

[itsybitsyspidy]

Originally Posted by cschoy Just alittle curious aside from the 70-200VR and 80-200 w/o the VR the 2 lens has the same price according to the nikon website. Question is would one choose the 80-200 over the 70-200VR for any reason?

the two lens do not have the same price, hence i would choose the 80-200 if i'm on a tight budget. a new 80-200 costs about $1.6k.

[_espn_]

Yeah, AF-S 80-200 is discontinued.

AF-S 70-200VR comes with 10mm more, better ergonomics for big hands like me when zooming, easier to hold, and of course it's a SWM and it comes with VR too.

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by itsybitsyspidy the two lens do not have the same price.

Yes they do, the RRP.

70-200 -> http://www.nikon.com.sg/productitem....=88-38b05c950e

80-200 -> http://www.nikon.com.sg/productitem....792-74eba6f338

[itsybitsyspidy]

Originally Posted by _espn_ Yes they do, the RRP. 70-200 -> http://www.nikon.com.sg/productitem....=88-38b05c950e 80-200 -> http://www.nikon.com.sg/productitem....792-74eba6f338

hm... lol ok lo... strictly follow the nikon website ba.

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by itsybitsyspidy hm... lol ok lo... strictly follow the nikon website ba.

If not compare shop price laggi not accurate.

Then everybody compare their personal price from different shops, laggi not accurate liao

[cschoy]

thought is http://www.nikon.com.sg/productitem....=91-b61abccd1e that is discontinue?

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by cschoy thought is http://www.nikon.com.sg/productitem....=91-b61abccd1e that is discontinue?

No, there are 3 older versions of the AF 80-200 IIRC. Those have been discontinued, the current one is still ongoing production.

The AF-S series is now left with only 70-200VR.

[icarus]

Originally Posted by cschoy Just alittle curious aside from the 70-200VR and 80-200 w/o the VR the 2 lens has the same price according to the nikon website. Question is would one choose the 80-200 over the 70-200VR for any reason?

AF-S 80-200
- much better finishing,
- D lens
- cheaper

[chngpe01]

I have amended and deleted all the OT post. Each MO sellers even shops have differences in pricing so no point arguing who give better pricing etc and start questioning advice etc to lead to this thread getting messy.

[hanz170]

IMO, both these glasses gives out about the same colour quality, maybe AF speed wise the AFS 80-200 is a bit faster... if it was my money go for the VR. Both are F2.8 largest aperture but VR has advantages in low lighting where F2.8 still not enough, yes?

[chngpe01]

Originally Posted by cschoy Just alittle curious aside from the 70-200VR and 80-200 w/o the VR the 2 lens has the same price according to the nikon website. Question is would one choose the 80-200 over the 70-200VR for any reason?

Hi CS,

If ever I choose the 80-200 over the 70-200VR it would be more of $ sense, as both can do the same job well, just that the 80-200 does it at a lower cost.

Having said that I bought a 2nd hand 70-200VR for my job, during my short stint operating as a Private Investigator. The 70-200 was favored as it was lighter and smaller footprint. With the camera it can be rolled onto a newspaper while sitting and waiting for the target. I can shoot hand held and in low light condition, confidently(the VR does help), and drop it into the backpack and quickly disappear from the scene. The 70-200 was fantastic and it earned back its cost in just one single assignment. Ok, I am no more in this business, too many late nights and weekend burnt, there are better ways to earn a living.

I think, it boils down to what you want not only out of the lens but also the circumstances.

Hope it helps

[_espn_]

I'll agree with PE on the VR portion, one thing is the barrel of the 80-200, it's not very comfortable to hold unless you've very big hands (I should be considered big hands?). The curved v-line towards the mount makes it easier to hold.

[westwest1]

Originally Posted by _espn_ I'll agree with PE on the VR portion, one thing is the barrel of the 80-200, it's not very comfortable to hold unless you've very big hands (I should be considered big hands?). The curved v-line towards the mount makes it easier to hold.

agreed fully...the 70-200 is very comfortable to hold...

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by westwest1 agreed fully...the 70-200 is very comfortable to hold...

Yep, although it's heavier than a 80-200, but the design makes it feel much better.

The 80-200 (courtesy of sykestang) + 1.7TC (courtesy of harlequin) definitely performs, tried it before liao. But the barrel is too flush, very hard to hold for long times even with my big palms


Definitely prefer this

[benedium]

Originally Posted by itsybitsyspidy the two lens do not have the same price, hence i would choose the 80-200 if i'm on a tight budget. a new 80-200 costs about $1.6k.

Huh?!! New AF-S 80-200 costs $1.6k only??!!
Sure or not??!!! Or do you mean AF-D 80-200?

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by benedium Huh?!! New AF-S 80-200 costs $1.6k only??!! Sure or not??!!! Or do you mean AF-D 80-200?

Of course the latter lah, confirm typo lah, why get so excited?

[westwest1]

Originally Posted by _espn_ Definitely prefer this

yum yum...

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by westwest1 yum yum...

Yeah yeah yeah

[glennyong]

Originally Posted by _espn_

wah........ pro cam.. D2x with 70-200..... wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh