Want to buy 70-200mm f2.8 preferably vr or is

Looking for sigma,tamron, or Nikon 70-200f2.8, please let me know which model and asking price.

I find this is a very strange first post on our Forum. I don't think I'd want to do business with you without knowing a bit more about you.

I'm sorry I did not have time for the formalities. I needed the lens, found this site and thought it would be the perfect place to find exactly what I need. The lens is for my wife and I'd rather not deal with the less than desirables on eBay.

hollywood79 said:

I'm sorry I did not have time for the formalities. I needed the lens, found this site and thought it would be the perfect place to find exactly what I need. The lens is for my wife and I'd rather not deal with the less than desirables on eBay.

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Welcome to the site

Keep in mind you get much more buyer protection on ebay than a forum.

That said, what do you plan to shoot with it? Is macro important to you? What is the budget for the lens?
Information like that would make your search easier and not waste any of your time or a potential sellers time.

I've been researching these three for a bit now and am focused on the Tamron VC personally.

Matt Granger has a great four part comparison test on YouTube on these three models. It's a great review, if you haven't already check them out. It may help guide you to one or two models to aid in your search.

Good Luck!

Nikons got a 70-200 vr1 in the refurbs for decent money .

BTW Nikon refurb = practically brand new with a 90 warranty

It's a fantastic lens and deal

Refurbished AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED from Nikon

Thank you, my wife wants it to shoot our kids sporting events. I am not the photographer she is, she is the one who has me tracking down the lens. For a non vr/os lens I would be looking to spend around $500 used for something vr/os used market seems to dictate 700-800 so that would be my budget.

hollywood79 said:

Thank you, my wife wants it to shoot our kids sporting events. I am not the photographer she is, she is the one who has me tracking down the lens. For a non vr/os lens I would be looking to spend around $500 used for something vr/os used market seems to dictate 700-800 so that would be my budget.

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You won't find a 70-200 vr nikon in that budget range ,not even a badly abused one .
$1400 for a $2000 + lens is a smoking deal .

Sigma 70-200f2.8 is 1000 brand new, tamron is 1100, like I said it doesn't have to be the Nikon.

see post #2 and good luck

hollywood79 said:

Thank you, my wife wants it to shoot our kids sporting events. I am not the photographer she is, she is the one who has me tracking down the lens. For a non vr/os lens I would be looking to spend around $500 used for something vr/os used market seems to dictate 700-800 so that would be my budget.

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I'd look at a Sigma OSM 70-200 f2.8 used or a used Tamron non-VC version for that price range. Great lenses for the money and will work great for shooting the kids sports.

The new Tamron VC at $1500 is a better buy than a used/refurb Nikon VRI for $1400 based on all I've heard/read.

I bought a mint 80-200 AF ed F/2.8 for $500 last month from LCS

VR or VC for $500 is fantasy...that deal does not exist....refurb version 1 VR is $1400

(the 80-200 is awesome btw up to ISO 5000 on d700)

hrstrat57 said:

I bought a mint 80-200 AF ed F/2.8 for $500 last month from LCS

VR or VC for $500 is fantasy...that deal does not exist....refurb version 1 VR is $1400

(the 80-200 is awesome btw up to ISO 5000 on d700)

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Not fantasy if you go with a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 OS (Sigma's version of VC/VR). Nice models can be had for $500-600 used.

Thank you carguy, for actually understanding what I'm saying, how much difference will she notice without the stabilization?

hollywood79 said:

Thank you carguy, for actually understanding what I'm saying, how much difference will she notice without the stabilization?

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Not sure personally. Some people require more 'assistance' with camera shake than others. If you (she) can keep a steady hand, OS/VR may not be a must, but the longer/heavier the lens, the harder it is to keep it stable.

Maybe look for a nice used Sigma OS on KEH or Adorama and see if they have one in your price range. If not, check ebay.

I have a 70-200 VC SP I'm looking to sell.

OverTemp said:

I have a 70-200 VC SP I'm looking to sell.View attachment 139955

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Can you post this in the Market?

Are you still looking for a 70-200 ??

Yes i am you can email me at [email protected]

Email sent

After reading ALL the post again hollywood79 stated he was buying for his wife and then he wants me to send him an email which I did and now he is stating that the lens is for his 11 year old son. Which is it and stop wasting people's time!!!