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Nikon 70-200 f/4 VR

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erikK
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WOOHOOOO
big news for nikon shooters
http://nikonrumors.com/2012/10/17/breaking-nikon-70-200mm-f4-lens-with-next-generation-vr-to-be-announced-next-week.aspx/
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TijmenDal
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It is indeed! Good of Nikon to put out such a product. Can't wait to see some samples.
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jeano
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ewie- f4
12 years ago
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erikK
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because there's already like a dozen different 2.8's and 2.8 vr's
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Ethan.G
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I've been hoping Nikon would do this for a while, personally probably don't need f/2.8, I have iso performance of d700 to rely on anyways so not a big deal lol
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jeano
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why not just get the 70-200 2.8 vrii? it's pretty much flawless.......
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Ethan.G
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you're absolutely right, although personally I don't know if I can justify spending that much for the lens if I don't think I'd use it a ton.

If it's announced, I'll also have the advantage of using and playing around with one to compare to a 2.8 vrii because I work at a camera store
12 years ago
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eheath
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Not everyone is made of money.
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jeano
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yeah, it is a pricey lens, but you can find some for ~1800 used in excellent condition, which is fair.

and i'm sure you know that lenses rarely ever decrease in value, so re selling it is no biggie.
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erikK
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can't afford it. and it's not a very big deal for me but the f/4 should be quite a bit smaller
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eheath
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Let me repeat myself, not everyone is made of money, its hard for younger kids just to come up with an extra 800 bucks to buy a lens, they probably spend months just saving up 1000 for the f4 version.
12 years ago
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jeano
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why would kids be buying professional grade equipment?
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erikK
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so they don't need to sell and then upgrade later? or maybe they don't want to buy professional grade at all, now there is another option to get into a constant aperture telephoto zoom without spending 2k.
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michael_bc
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It's really large and heavy... and for example when shooting skiing you really don't need f/2.8...
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michael_bc
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Really excited about this lens. 70-200 f/2.8 is outside of the threshold of what I'm willing to lug around... This is going to be a great lens to take on the mountain...
12 years ago
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LC.
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Finally. I've been waiting for this lens for the last 5 years. Anyone want to buy a 70-200mm f/2.8 VR?
12 years ago
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erikK
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The new Nikon 70-200mm f/4 lens that is expected to be announced next week will probably start shipping at the end of November, 2012. The price of the lens is expected to be in the $1,000-$1,300 range (depending on your local currency). I do not have the exact US price yet.

Read more on NikonRumors.com: http://nikonrumors.com/2012/10/18/the-new-nikon-70-200mm-f4-lens-expected-to-start-shipping-at-the-end-of-november.aspx/#ixzz29hUR0MxF
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Ethan.G
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So it has been announced!

It's gonna retail for around $1,449.95 in Canada, I like this price.

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michael_bc
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