Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II review published!

Just published in DAP is the first chunk of my Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II review.

Lots of examples (more to follow), a discussion and comparison of focal length compared to the 200/2 VR, distortion, and a discussion of the optical problem previously noted in this blog. See also my previous notes.

I reiterate my previous recommendation that the 70-200VR2 might well be the finest zoom in its range ever made by Nikon or Canon, so go get one, but be sure to check your copy for issues at 70/135/200mm; shoot it wide open at infinity at f/2.8 to see any issues. It is a complex lens, and to deliver across the frame, it won’t do to have even a slight optical misalignment, especially on the 24MP Nikon D3x.

Nikon D3x + 70-200/2.8G ED VR II