overniteman

A few drops of ROR on some lens tissue. Does a great job.

That's why Nikon gives buyers a choice (both spec wise and dollar wise). I wouldn't look at a Tamron when I can have a Nikkor. That's just me. I've had bad experiences with so called "third party" ...

Placed 46^th in the challenge. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific EMD GP-38-2 4304

Placed 10^th in the challenge. New Jersey Transit EMD E-8A 4270 waits for scrapping in Raritan, N.J. August, 1987

If you can swing the 70-200 VRII financially, then that's the way to go. Best lens I've ever bought and used. Period.

By all means, tell us about your bad experience.

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Nice set up! I have my eye on that Sigma lens, but have been holding off. Let us know how you like it.

Pretty much any camera will do as long as you wear the hat.

I agree. Send it back if it's causing you to second guess it. You always will.

Take a look at Rorslett's site. He's used about every Nikkor. http://www.naturfotograf.com/lens_surv.html

A few weeks ago I bought an item on Ebay that was listed as new. The seller had a 99.9 rating and a few thousand transactions. I thought the shipping price was way too high, but I wanted the item ...

+1 Put me down for the same.

I have a person who favorites every single photo I post.............and I have over 10, 000 photos on Flickr. Strange thing is his Flickr subjects have nothing at all in common with mine. However, ...

Really nice images. You do the lens justice!

I had a name for my D2x when I switched over from film to digital. However, if I typed it in here, I would be surely banned.

This is the best answer to a question I've seen in months. Bravo!

Agree that it's a nice lens. Light and pretty fast AF. It's sweet spot for me is around 5.6. I use a collapsible rubber hood for the flare. And as you said, the price.

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The OP is taking part in the annual "Bash B&H Week". It happens every year like clockwork.