There are lots of alternatives like different versions of Nikon 80-200/2.8, different versions of Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-200/2.8. But it boils down to you specific needs and requirements.
different version of Nikon 80-200/2.8 ?
i am using on the nikon d3100
what do you mean by this : But it boils down to you specific needs and requirements.? can you enlighten me please ?
If u are using d3100 then Yr only choices are nikon afs 80-200, 70-200vr n vr2
different version of Nikon 80-200/2.8 ?
i am using on the nikon d3100
what do you mean by this : But it boils down to you specific needs and requirements.? can you enlighten me please ?
There are 2 versions of the 80-200 f2.8
The older AF-D version is discontinued I believe. They make the AF-S 80-200 f2.8 now.
any suggestion ?
it seems it is a perfect lens with such big aperture and it is also good in the night
The afs version is discontinued.. Only the 2 touches AFD 80-200 are still available..
There are 2 versions of the 80-200 f2.8
The older AF-D version is discontinued I believe. They make the AF-S 80-200 f2.8 now. If you're looking to buy a 2nd hand 80-200, you have to look for the AF-S version, as the AF-D version will not AF on your body. You should also factor in the weight when buying these lenses, they're extremely heavy and I would not recommend using for long hours on your D3100, you will screw your wrist real bad. Consider getting a battery grip just to balance the weight if you want to handhold the 80-200 on the D3100.
Oh my bad. I think that doesn't exactly make sense though, since AF-S is supposed to be newer.
any suggestion ?
it seems it is a perfect lens with such big aperture and it is also good in the night
What kind of photographs do you shoot? birds? events? night?
Different lenses cater to specific needs.
different version of Nikon 80-200/2.8 ?
i am using on the nikon d3100
what do you mean by this : But it boils down to you specific needs and requirements.? can you enlighten me please ?
night, events , travelling
Oh my bad. I think that doesn't exactly make sense though, since AF-S is supposed to be newer.
Not really.. nikon keeps a cheaper alternative 70/80- 200mm F2.8 lens in the market for low budget shooter. In the this case the AFD 2 touch version.. if they keep the AFS version the price will be much higher.. And those who need the faster AFS, VRII and better optics will need to go for the VR2.
A lot of the people who need the AF-S version are actually the people with the low end bodies...D40, D60, D3000, D3100, D5000. The "cheaper alternative" has just disappeared.
night, events , travelling