NikonMike

Last week as I was getting ready to mount my D810 & 80-200 2.8d lens on my tripod, I didn't have it secured and it flopped off the tripod onto the ground.  Luckily, it landed on soft grass and not ...

Thanks.  And I may eventually. I see the Vello sells for $49, and has good reviews.

Thanks for all the great input from everyone that helped me make a decision.  I went ahead and pulled the trigger on a used 70-200 f4 from KEH yesterday!   I've never bought from them and in fact ...

What I like about the collar is the ease in changing orientation and making fine adjustments.  However the one downside is when I just want to switch out lenses when the camera is on the tripod. ...

Thanks Bill.   Do you have a tripod collar for your 70-200 f4?  The collar is something I really appreciate on my 80-200.  Other than the fact I managed to not get it secured to my ballhead this ...

Thanks very much for the comparisons.  Great information.  While I'll probably keep the 80-200 for now, I can't stop looking at used 70-200 f4s.  I really don't think the new 70-300 will be as ...

Mike, I mostly shoot from a tripod, however having VR does give more flexibility especially when hiking and not wanting to bring a tripod along.   Something I've been considering in making my ...

Thanks.  I do like having f2.8, not so much for shooting at that aperture, but for the brighter viewfinder image and my aging eyes.

Thanks.  From everything I've read the 70-200 is a really nice lens.

Thanks.  Kind of leaning towards just sticking with  my 80-200 then.  Another factor is the newly announced 70-300, although it sounds like it has some limitations on a D810 in terms of compatibility.

For an upcoming trip (and beyond) i'm strongly considering replacing my heavy 2.8 two-ring with a good used 70-200 f4, but am still a little on the fence.  For anyone who has moved to the lighter ...

They worked out pretty well.  Oddly, the company sent me six of them although I only ordered and paid for three.  So now I have three extra.  I did use black electrical tape on the top and bottom ...

So you're saying with the new lens, if you use the AF-ON button to focus, but don't press the shutter within 6 seconds, the shot would be out of focus unless you press the AF-ON button again?

It sounds like you aren't that urgent to get a lens if you aren't sure you really need it.  If it were me I would just hold off until there are some reviews by DXOMark, Lenstip, etc. on the new ...

It will be interesting to see how it compares to the 70-200 f4 in that range, which I've been considering buying.  But I may hold off on that for now.

With how Nikon prices its lenses these days you are almost forced to buy used, refurbished, take a chance on a grey market version, go third party., or just make due with what you have.  I really ...

That was one use of it I did have in mind.  I think I've been convinced to go ahead and take it even if I don't use it much.  I don't have a 70-300 right now so it will be the 80-200.  I can ...

I'm going on my very first trip to the pacific northwestin August. Will just there for a week, but will be visiting downtown Seattle, Mt Ranier, Multnomah falls, Mt. St. Helens, and possibly the ...

Thank you for all the good information.  I really appreciare it.  I'll check out the other lenses you mention, particularly those from Tamron.

Thank you.  I'll check those out.