200/f2 vs 70-200 f2.8

[Nexu1]

Have any side by sides that can be shared?

 

[londonshooter]

I own both and the speed of the 200 F2 is nothing short of astounding and the results are breath taking I use mine on a D4 id love to have a D810 and see what it could do on that Downside yes its heavy and it has one stupid design fault in that its very easy to mark the inside of the hood when refitting it with the tripod foot.

 

[tektrader]

I just found another shot of my daughter with the 200 F2



HOT DAMN............

 

[randy jk]

I just never take it off from shooting position. Think Tank Glass Taxi.

 

[shooter45]

I use my 70-200 a good deal at weddings, typically towards the 200 end of the zoom. It gives me photographs that I (and more importantly my customers) like very much.

I also employ a second photographer. He typically uses a 24-70. However, there are times when it would be good for us both to have a lens at the 200 end. So I have been wondering about the 200/f2.

Other than the obvious ability to pull in more light at f2 rather than f2.8, what differences could I expect between the 200 f/2 and the 70-200 f/2.8?

(Excluding a tired arm? ;-) )

 

[LSCHOY]

it has one stupid design fault in that its very easy to mark the inside of the hood when refitting it with the tripod foot.

Agreed on this design fault. I got mine mark before I realized that this can be prevented by aligning the hood locking knob pointing exactly to the tripod foot. Nikon should have writen it in the manual. :-x

 

[MartynD2oo]

How does a Ford Focus 1.8d compare to a Formula 1 car?

These 2 lenses are just worlds apart.

One is a general use run of the mill zoom lens and the other is a top end prime worth €5000+. The IQ isn't just a step up its a 12 floor elevator lift up..and more.


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[CAT Productions]

How does a Ford Focus 1.8d compare to a Formula 1 car?

These 2 lenses are just worlds apart.

One is a general use run of the mill zoom lens and the other is a top end prime worth €5000+. The IQ isn't just a step up its a 12 floor elevator lift up..and more.

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Yes, the 200/2 is incredible but I would personally rate the 70-200 vr 2 as much better than a "general use run of the mill zoom lens". For that we have the 18-200, etc.

 

[Benjamin Kanarek]

I dont think you will see an f2.8. They have an f2 and a stellar 70-200. I would love a 135mm f2 though..

There is a 135 f/2.0 and is called the Nikon DC 135mm F/2.0 lens. I own one and it is awesome...

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[tektrader]

I have noticed you seem to use it with good effect to Benjamin.

I used to own this lens as well, but with less success. It never looked too sharp at F2 and I did extensively fiddle with the defocus ring to see if that wasn't Centred properly. Didn't really help so I sold it.

So here I sit waiting for a new version in the vein of the 85mm f1.8, that is sharp wide open.

 

[jcvjcvjcvjcv]

How does a Ford Focus 1.8d compare to a Formula 1 car?

These 2 lenses are just worlds apart.

One is a general use run of the mill zoom lens and the other is a top end prime worth €5000+. The IQ isn't just a step up its a 12 floor elevator lift up..and more.

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Pretty much the same comparison; with the Ford Focus, you have space for luggage. With the Formula 1 car you don't. With the 70-200 2.8 you have space for more stuff in your bag, with the 200/2 you don't.

:-D

 

[HFLM]

For me personally, the price differential isn't worth it. I gain a little bit better bokeh, which many people easily add later in PS. The 70-200 is already incredibly sharp and as long as I don't need to print really huge, I believe people or clients won't see a big difference if any difference at all.

I would ask if this lens really lets you take better photos and gets you more clients which in the end pay your bills.

 

[ArtAlt]

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I don't have either lens but the 70-200 f/4, which by the way, it is a great lens with excellent booked. ....

Spell-checkers are so relentless about changing "bokeh" to "booked" that I think we should just all agree to change the spelling and be done with it ;-)

 

[MartynD2oo]

When using the 70-200 after the mighty 200f2 my general reaction to viewing the results is 'meh :|'

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[HFLM]

On my monitor at 100% yes, definitely. But printed at the sizes 99.9 % of my images are printed for clients, I doubt the difference is huge. I don't doubt the quality of the lens (at 5500Euro here it better be).

 

[MartynD2oo]

I think most clients won't see the difference. I have had some make comments but in general I think not. The important thing for me is I like my work and say wow to myself, if I like what I do generally clients do too.

Before I bought the 200f2 I lived a full and happy life, take it away from me now and I'd be seriously depressed.
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[RBFresno]

For me personally, the price differential isn't worth it. I gain a little bit better bokeh, which many people easily add later in PS. The 70-200 is already incredibly sharp and as long as I don't need to print really huge, I believe people or clients won't see a big difference if any difference at all.

I would ask if this lens really lets you take better photos and gets you more clients which in the end pay your bills.

Well, I suppose that it does depend on what one is using their lens for.

However, consider using 200VR for a week or so. It might be interesting for you.

There is something more to the 200VR's rendering than just "sharpness" and a little bit better bokeh:

200VR versatility

For one, the 200VR takes the TC E 20 III very well, giving a 400mm that is very close in IQ to the 200-400VR that I have since sold.

And the 200VR plus the TC E14 III is not too far from the 300VR in IQ (though I can see the difference).

Of course, there are times when one just wants to be able to shoot at f/2. This was taken in San Francisco's Union Square with potentially distracting cars, buses, pedestrians and store fronts in the background:

And sometimes, one just needs something that sucks up the available light:

It's nice to be able to freeze motion without having to up the ISO:



I can see that for some uses the 70-200VR would be fine.

Then, there are other uses, where the 200VR capabilities have more than a trivial advantage over the zoom.

RB

 

[RBFresno]

I have noticed you seem to use it with good effect to Benjamin.

I used to own this lens as well, but with less success. It never looked too sharp at F2 and I did extensively fiddle with the defocus ring to see if that wasn't Centred properly. Didn't really help so I sold it.

So here I sit waiting for a new version in the vein of the 85mm f1.8, that is sharp wide open.

..or if you can suffer the manual focus, the Zeiss 135/2 is very sharp at at f/2

RB

 

[Cenk]

focus breathing if you have a VRII 70-200

i think the 200mm f2 is the sharpest nikon lens. it's really incredible, especially with shots at f2. i just bought one. whether that's worth multiple times more than an already expensive 70-200 is debatable.

Second sharpest lens of all Nikon lineup after the Nikon AF-S 400mm 2.8E FL ED VR...

 

[Yxa]

focus breathing if you have a VRII 70-200

i think the 200mm f2 is the sharpest nikon lens. it's really incredible, especially with shots at f2. i just bought one. whether that's worth multiple times more than an already expensive 70-200 is debatable.

Second sharpest lens of all Nikon lineup after the Nikon AF-S 400mm 2.8E FL ED VR...