Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR Lens

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You'll see some difference at two stops difference, but from one stop to the next, it's negligible — and not worth hauling an f/2. Few people realize that many, in fact, most, zooms have to pump the air somewhere as they pump in and out.

What this all means, is that the Nikon 70-200mm f/4G yields shallower depth of field than the Nikon 70-200mm f/2. There is also visible loss of sharpness wide open at f/8, which does not seem to improve by much when stopped down to f/11. This was most evident in the central section of images shot in portrait orientation at speeds between 1/4 and 1/15 sec. The AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4’s VR III is about one stop more effective than the older VR II featured in the AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.I'd leave either a 67mm Nikon Clear (NC - UV) filter, or a 67mm Hoya Super HMC UV on the lens at all times. So, after examining them in detail, what are the main differences between the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR and the AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2. In this case, I was rather surprised to see Sigma render highlights so well when compared to Nikon 70-200mm f/2. Marike6: you're right, photography (at this level of gear) is quite expensive, but I think it could (should ? I found the 70-300E to be more than good enough in terms of optical quality while also finding it more convenient.

If you want great macro performance, get the Nikon 200mm f/4 AF-D Micro-NIKKOR, which is worlds better.Although this can't do anything about subject movement, it should greatly expand the usability of the lens in marginal lighting conditions. I've also felt the FL version is generally sharper, more contrasty and has VR which is better suited to photographing moving subjects. Obviously, one would not be interested in zooming in to a person’s face more just to get better subject isolation, especially if the subject already filled the frame.

Your camera/lens combination will be better balanced on your tripod, and a steadier camera/lens combo means less vibration and thus higher image quality. No it is not perfect, but it is an impressive performer, significantly better than say the F-mount 24-120 VR.Either way, I really liked how the Nikon 70-200mm f/4G VR handled vibrations and I felt like it worked better than on my f/2. Other than that, no AF issues, and I'm not sure what would cause "rolling shutter" issues on an adapter like that. On a D600, focusing feels all but instant (despite the insistence of Nikon reps that the sample we used was 'unfinished') and the zoom action is smooth and well-damped. VR II + TC-20E III, you can get pretty decent results even in less than ideal lighting conditions, because it is still an f/5. All content, design, and layout are Copyright © 1998–2024 Digital Photography Review All Rights Reserved.