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<blockquote data-quote="gqtuazon" data-source="post: 83231" data-attributes="member: 6573"><p>Bill - FWIW, I've tried a lot of lenses including the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VRI which I sold to get the VRII. Based on my experience with the VRI using my ex-D700, the center is pretty sharp but the VRII is just much sharper throughout including the corners. You can see vignette if your background has a lighter color but this clears as you stop down the lens. I bought mine when Nikon was offering a rebate which I purchased with my D7000. I ended up getting a $500 discount since the prices went up after that offer which was right after the Tsunami here in Japan.</p><p></p><p>Re: Sigma 70-200mm f2.8. It is an alternate zoom lens. Slightly less sharp than the VRI and much lighter and cheaper. The 80-200mm f2.8 is also a good cheaper alternative but you are better off with the VRI.</p><p></p><p>As mentioned by Mojodave, I would suggest investing on the Nikon 85mm f1.8G when the lighting becomes challenging. It is also a nice light welcome addition to your arsenal.</p><p></p><p>Of all the lenses that I have, I cannot live without my Nikon 24-70mm f2.8 and 70-200mm f2.8. They are my go to lenses. The rest are just nice to have for my general type of photography. Just like what you are learning, this is a very expensive hobby. If you have not purchased an additional 2tb hard drive yet, might as well get one soon.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gqtuazon, post: 83231, member: 6573"] Bill - FWIW, I've tried a lot of lenses including the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VRI which I sold to get the VRII. Based on my experience with the VRI using my ex-D700, the center is pretty sharp but the VRII is just much sharper throughout including the corners. You can see vignette if your background has a lighter color but this clears as you stop down the lens. I bought mine when Nikon was offering a rebate which I purchased with my D7000. I ended up getting a $500 discount since the prices went up after that offer which was right after the Tsunami here in Japan. Re: Sigma 70-200mm f2.8. It is an alternate zoom lens. Slightly less sharp than the VRI and much lighter and cheaper. The 80-200mm f2.8 is also a good cheaper alternative but you are better off with the VRI. As mentioned by Mojodave, I would suggest investing on the Nikon 85mm f1.8G when the lighting becomes challenging. It is also a nice light welcome addition to your arsenal. Of all the lenses that I have, I cannot live without my Nikon 24-70mm f2.8 and 70-200mm f2.8. They are my go to lenses. The rest are just nice to have for my general type of photography. Just like what you are learning, this is a very expensive hobby. If you have not purchased an additional 2tb hard drive yet, might as well get one soon. [/QUOTE]
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