Although I only received this lens this morning I am more than happy with the result. Good quality and excellent macro images. Also this lens was only ordered yesterday afternoon and due to the current virus situation I didn't expect delivery until later this week but it arrived this morning. Excellent service.
SteveVery slow, really bad focus time and the focal range is very bad. Not impressed at all, will go for Tamron from now on.
Amazon Customer.Service by seller fast and efficient. The lense is very detailed macro unit. Take your time to read the technical information to setup and use the lense and you will be well rewarded with some fantastic macro photographs.
CustomerSmitten with it since July 2018. Like many I tend to MF with AF macro lenses close-up but with this 105mm I can now routinely use AF even in low light (where the VR also helps) and results are fantastic. Not having to pay so much attention to technique allows me to give more to composition. Agree it's 5* My most treasured purchase of 2018.
Amazon CustomerAmazing !!!!! My best purchase of 2019, and first macro lens I’ve bought. Immediately was able to take incredible shots, and use of the manual focus is fairly simple even for macro beginners! If one prefers to autofocus, this does a bang on job!! AF is a bit clunky but it gets the job done.
The shots are incredible and I can’t wait to try out some more!!
Amazing !!!!! My best purchase of 2019, and first macro lens I’ve bought. Immediately was able to take incredible shots, and use of the manual focus is fairly simple even for macro beginners! If one prefers to autofocus, this does a bang on job!! AF is a bit clunky but it gets the job done.The shots are incredible and I can’t wait to try out some more!!
Kayleigh RamsayAll I can say about this lens is WOW!!!!! the macro pictures are mind blowing sharp ,it is also great for portrait photos and general photography top marks!!!!
rexThis lens is simply superb, as you would expect from a nikon pro series lens. Very sharp with great detail even at 100% crop. Took it to croft racing circuit for the Dunlop BTCC racing weekend and was not disappointed. Very fast focusing, very steady for hand-held panning with VR II enabled. I cannot praise this lens enough and I hope it is a life-time investment.
Please note this is a big and heavy lens especially when paired with the D810. That said though, I hand-held the camera and lens all day (9.30am till 5pm) with no problem as it is really well balanced. Expensive yes but we'll worth the investment if you want a zoom lens that shoots like a prime
This lens is simply superb, as you would expect from a nikon pro series lens. Very sharp with great detail even at 100% crop. Took it to croft racing circuit for the Dunlop BTCC racing weekend and was not disappointed. Very fast focusing, very steady for hand-held panning with VR II enabled. I cannot praise this lens enough and I hope it is a life-time investment.Please note this is a big and heavy lens especially when paired with the D810. That said though, I hand-held the camera and lens all day (9.30am till 5pm) with no problem as it is really well balanced. Expensive yes but we'll worth the investment if you want a zoom lens that shoots like a prime
David WilliamsReal heavy duty Lens.Just the feel of the lens will blow your mind away!Picture quality is just fantastic!I bought a cheaper Tokina 100MM 2.8 thinking i can get by it, but the focus hunting thing made me mad!This has a manual overdrive and that just makes life so much more easy! If you are not on a FX body there are couple other choices. But i think this is just perfect for the FX body owners!Cheers :)
Jishnu Nandy- This lens perfectly compliments my Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8, 24-70mm f/2.8 with performance that you would expect from a professional lens.
- You don't need biceps the size of mount Everest to use it; It doesn't weigh a ton and can be easily used hand held for long periods, being about half the weight of the f/2.8
- VRIII really does help keep things steady, better than the VRII of the f/2.8 and this is really useful when you want to keep the ISO as low as possible for maximum image quality (Although the F/2.8 can have an advantage under certain conditions, especially if one needs a higher shutter speed in very low light).
- Auto-focus is fast and deadly accurate and consistent; It locks on target like an Exocet missile: I gave this lens a real workout under a variety of demanding conditions and I was impressed by the auto-focus performance; it's not fool proof, but very nearly. There is a switch on the lens to limit the minimum focus to 3m for even faster focusing on more distant subjects; on full focus range setting minimum focus is 1m, better than the f/2.8
- Optical performance is truly excellent and the bokeh is really pleasing, the lens is very sharp wide open at f/4 (as is also the f/2.8).
- It gives you a true 200mm zoom on close up and does not suffer from the focus breathing of the f/2.8
- It's significantly cheaper than the f/2.8 so it won't feel like it has cost you the Earth, although it's not cheap by any means.
So what's no so good about this lens? Hmm! Nothing really as far as the lens goes, but there's one little niggle and that is Nikon only provides a soft pouch and not a professional case to protect this lens and for a professional grade lens at this price, that's a bit disappointing; Nikon provides a decent case with the f/2.8, but not for the f/4 model.
The main reasons why I did not go for the f/2.8 was the focus breathing issue which does not give a true 200mm on closely focused subjects and also the fact that the minimum focus distance
- This lens perfectly compliments my Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8, 24-70mm f/2.8 with performance that you would expect from a professional lens.- You don't need biceps the size of mount Everest to use it; It doesn't weigh a ton and can be easily used hand held for long periods, being about half the weight of the f/2.8- VRIII really does help keep things steady, better than the VRII of the f/2.8 and this is really useful when you want to keep the ISO as low as possible for maximum image quality (Although the F/2.8 can have an advantage under certain conditions, especially if one needs a higher shutter speed in very low light).- Auto-focus is fast and deadly accurate and consistent; It locks on target like an Exocet missile: I gave this lens a real workout under a variety of demanding conditions and I was impressed by the auto-focus performance; it's not fool proof, but very nearly. There is a switch on the lens to limit the minimum focus to 3m for even faster focusing on more distant subjects; on full focus range setting minimum focus is 1m, better than the f/2.8- Optical performance is truly excellent and the bokeh is really pleasing, the lens is very sharp wide open at f/4 (as is also the f/2.8).- It gives you a true 200mm zoom on close up and does not suffer from the focus breathing of the f/2.8- It's significantly cheaper than the f/2.8 so it won't feel like it has cost you the Earth, although it's not cheap by any means.So what's no so good about this lens? Hmm! Nothing really as far as the lens goes, but there's one little niggle and that is Nikon only provides a soft pouch and not a professional case to protect this lens and for a professional grade lens at this price, that's a bit disappointing; Nikon provides a decent case with the f/2.8, but not for the f/4 model.The main reasons why I did not go for the f/2.8 was the focus breathing issue which does not give a true 200mm on closely focused subjects and also the fact that the minimum focus distance was limited to 4.5 feet. I could live with the weight of the f/2
VictorThis lens is a great piece of kit... I hesitated at first when buying this but took the plunge and haven't regretted it.
Some of the macro shots I have taken have absolutely astounded me and have received great comments on twitter.
It is a great all round lens taking exceptional portrait shots and acts as a wonderful prime lens.
The only negative is that it hunts abit when focusing in low light, but that is soon cured by switching to manual mode, which I usually use. Just buy it, you wont regret it!!
This lens is a great piece of kit... I hesitated at first when buying this but took the plunge and haven't regretted it.Some of the macro shots I have taken have absolutely astounded me and have received great comments on twitter.It is a great all round lens taking exceptional portrait shots and acts as a wonderful prime lens.The only negative is that it hunts abit when focusing in low light, but that is soon cured by switching to manual mode, which I usually use. Just buy it, you wont regret it!!
Dappa DonOne stop further: The next-generation Vibration Reduction system incorporated in this lens allows for up to 5-stop compensation, enabling photographers to shoot at shutter speeds five stops slower than would otherwise be possible. A significant upgrade, the increased stability greatly minimises the effects of camera shake and extends opportunities for low-light shooting.
Superb resolution and image quality: Despite its lightweight build, this lens doesn't cut any corners when it comes to performance. Crafted to deliver outstanding resolution and contrast in diverse conditions, the optical construction boasts 20 elements in 14 groups, and Nikon's Nano Crystal Coat is employed to combat flare and ghosting.
Highly Versatile: Well-balanced in terms of size, weight, price and image quality, this lens also has a dedicated tripod collar ring, the RT-1. This optional accessory helps to improve tripod balance and allows quick, smooth transition between vertical and horizontal orientation when shooting in either portrait or landscape format.
Hiro Sebata, Product Manager for professional products at Nikon UK says: "This new NIKKOR f/4 lens offers high quality performance and flexibility, ideal for enthusiast and professional photographers looking for a versatile, portable tele-photo lens, with the added benefit of the enhanced Vibration Reduction system."
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR Lens
Lens Hood
Lens Pouch
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 28.7 x 13.2 x 12.7 cm |
Package Weight | 1.32 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions L x W x H | 17.9 x 7.8 x 7.8 cm |
Item Weight | 848 Grams |
Brand Name | Nikon |
Color Name | Black |
Country of Origin | Thailand |
Has Image Stabilization | Yes |
Included Components | AF-S FX NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras, LC-67 Snap-on Front Lens Cap, LF-4 Rear Lens Cap, HB-60 Bayonet Lens Hood, CL-1225 Semi-soft Lens Case |
Max Focal Length | 200 millimetres |
Min Focal Length | 70 millimetres |
Model Year | 2012 |
Mounting Type | Nikon F |
Part Number | 2202 |
Size Name | 70-200 mm f/4G |
Zoom Type | 2.9x |
Lens Design | Zoom |
Maximum Aperture Range | F4.0 |
Focus Type | Ring-type ultrasonic |
Photo Filter Thread Size | 67 millimetres |