AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

[sp0iltbr4t]

anyone here using AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED, i'm thinking of getting a zoom len and wondering if it is a good choice or is there any other that you friendly nikonians can recommend??

i have considered AF-S VR 18-200mm but then the distortion at 18mm i think i rather stick to my 18-70mm.

[wfpload]

Originally Posted by sp0iltbr4t anyone here using AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED, i'm thinking of getting a zoom len and wondering if it is a good choice or is there any other that you friendly nikonians can recommend?? i have considered AF-S VR 18-200mm but then the distortion at 18mm i think i rather stick to my 18-70mm.

Distortion,,what do u mean ,can explain pls cause me also buying 18-200mm vr.Pls share .

[gadrian]

Originally Posted by sp0iltbr4t anyone here using AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED, i'm thinking of getting a zoom len and wondering if it is a good choice or is there any other that you friendly nikonians can recommend?? i have considered AF-S VR 18-200mm but then the distortion at 18mm i think i rather stick to my 18-70mm.

The distortion at 18mm on the 18-200 is not that bad. Almost all 18mm lens will have some distortion of sort.

[scenar]

Originally Posted by sp0iltbr4t anyone here using AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED, i'm thinking of getting a zoom len and wondering if it is a good choice or is there any other that you friendly nikonians can recommend?? i have considered AF-S VR 18-200mm but then the distortion at 18mm i think i rather stick to my 18-70mm.

This lens is not even out on sale yet.
U could consider the sigma 70-300 which seems to be highly regarded. I personally havent used one though.

[sp0iltbr4t]

since the 18-70 is not that bad ... there for perhaps should stick to it or is ok to upgrade it to 18-200?? so far, i believe that 18-200 are selling pretty hot at the moment but then wondering if its a good replacement for 18-70.

70-300 not out yet?

[Artosoft]

Originally Posted by scenar This lens is not even out on sale yet. U could consider the sigma 70-300 which seems to be highly regarded. I personally havent used one though.

That Sigma 70-300 is not VR lens right? I am using that Sigma 70-300mm too.

Regards,
Arto.

[iJeff]

I understand from Lords that the 70-300VR will be launching here in the next 1-2 weeks. Indicative price is about $900+. Unless you really need the longer zoom range of 200-300mm, I would say the 18-200VR is a more versatile lens.

[scenar]

Ya, no VR, but hey, it's also a whole lot cheaper!

Originally Posted by Artosoft That Sigma 70-300 is not VR lens right? I am using that Sigma 70-300mm too. Regards, Arto.

[gadrian]

For those interested.

the AF-S VR 70-300 will be in stores this evening. Nikon is shipping out today by lunch time.

[erictan8888]

wow.. that's fast......

wait for some reviewto come in first la....

[scandisk]

$890...... ...hmmmmm

[gadrian]

Originally Posted by erictan8888 wow.. that's fast...... wait for some reviewto come in first la....

I will let you know after I get the lens this evening.. hehe.. I will compare the lens against the venerable 70-200 AF-S VR..

[jeanie]

Originally Posted by gadrian I will let you know after I get the lens this evening.. hehe.. I will compare the lens against the venerable 70-200 AF-S VR..

i seriously dont think there's any room for comparison with the 70-200.

[ykgen]

looking forward to see its quality..

[gadrian]

Originally Posted by jeanie i seriously dont think there's any room for comparison with the 70-200.

Well the 70-200 will set the upper benchmark to achieve.. the older 70-300 AF-D ED will set the lower benchmark.. and we can see where the new 70-300 AF-S VR falls into.. closer to the top.. or the bottom.

I can give you one good example of a particular manufacturer.. where its 17-40 performs better then its 2x the price 16-35..

[jeanie]

Originally Posted by gadrian Well the 70-200 will set the upper benchmark to achieve.. the older 70-300 AF-D ED will set the lower benchmark.. and we can see where the new 70-300 AF-S VR falls into.. closer to the top.. or the bottom. I can give you one good example of a particular manufacturer.. where its 17-40 performs better then its 2x the price 16-35..

how to 'test' where it stands?
sharpness?
bokeh?
price?
weight?
weather sealed?

apparently i dont think it will stand anywhere near the 70-300afd.if so, people will throw the lens back at nikon.isnt it?

[scandisk]

just my gut feeling....the quality will be

hey..its a Nikon !!

[jeanie]

to be honest, i got this lens liao.
it's only good for travelling when u dont want to bring the big 2.8 mamas.

[scandisk]

Originally Posted by jeanie to be honest, i got this lens liao. it's only good for travelling when u dont want to bring the big 2.8 mamas.

haiya...why dun say just now...anyway got pics taken with this lens ??

[jeanie]

Originally Posted by scandisk haiya...why dun say just now...anyway got pics taken with this lens ??

cos i would like to hear what others say first b4 i shoot my 1 cent.

dun get overly hyped by it.
this lens is going to sell like hot cakes man.
but honestly, i'm not raising my hand for it.
i still love my 70-200 but of course, one's a porsche, the other is a evolution.
diff 'class' of lens altogether.