70-200 mm f/2.8
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john*thomas
Senior Member
Late to the show but.......I can't keep all the lettering straight.....I have the older Tamron 70-200 2.8 and I simply love it. Use it even when I should use something else. I bought it around this time last year. $600 refurbished with a warranty. I haven't missed the vibration reduction at all. (was able to shoot fireworks handheld) but it is a wee bit slow focusing but you get used to it.
I've banged it around a lot the last year and it's held up great. Given a choice, I'll take the push-pull everytime.
I've banged it around a lot the last year and it's held up great. Given a choice, I'll take the push-pull everytime.
Bikerbrent
Senior Member
I just saw this thread and while I may be a little late, I have the 80-200mm AF-D 2 ring lens, which I have had since my film days, and love it. While there are times I miss the VR (been spoiled I quess), I don't miss the cost or the breathing issue of the newer 70-200 VR lenses. Finally, for what it is worth, my lens is very, very sharp.
I just ordered one on e-bay for $534.00. (The 2 ring version AF-D) This is the store I ordered it from. ppr-atl on eBay
They actually have a physical location in Atlanta plus they are an authorized Nikon reseller. The lens described in excellent condition, no marks scratches,fungus, haze or anything.
Now I just have to order a lens hood for it.
They actually have a physical location in Atlanta plus they are an authorized Nikon reseller. The lens described in excellent condition, no marks scratches,fungus, haze or anything.
Now I just have to order a lens hood for it.
Bikerbrent
Senior Member
Congratulations! Sounds like a good deal. I got my 80-200 back before the turn of the century (boy does that make me and the lens sound old) for $600 (including lens hood). Not counting inflation, at least my lens appears to have kept its price pretty well.
Awesome @Blacktop u is gonna love it!
I bought a generic hood on line, might have been Adorama maybe eBay can't remember. With many long lenses the hood is essential. I have found this one not so much.
My generic hood falls off a lot......many times I am retracing my steps to pick it up off the ground.....I've kept shooting without it and it hasn't been a huge disaster. It does make the lens look bigger and more bad azz tho......
I bought a generic hood on line, might have been Adorama maybe eBay can't remember. With many long lenses the hood is essential. I have found this one not so much.
My generic hood falls off a lot......many times I am retracing my steps to pick it up off the ground.....I've kept shooting without it and it hasn't been a huge disaster. It does make the lens look bigger and more bad azz tho......
I'm going to pick up a tulip hood. The chicks dig that!:encouragement:
I could have used it at the zoo today. Wore my ass out dragging the 200-500mm around, dodging people with it. It looks like the 80-200 is about half the weight and a lot smaller.
But would you really want to hang out with a chick that was that shallow?
Well played!!My wife is smarter than I. That is enough for me.
rocketman122
Senior Member
I had the 80-200 afd and afs. I now have the vr1. Personally the 70mm with the 70-200 saved my ass many times over the 80mm. If i was low on funds and wanted a 70/80-200 it would be for a used tamron 70-200vc. No hesitation for a millisecond. Newer tech better iq. Has vignetting on the far end at 2.8 but I like it for portraits and add it anyway pp. But f4 its fine of you dont like it.
Looking on eBay now I think they can be had for around 700 bucks. Best option hands down
Regarding the 180 2.8d. I shot with that lens. Great lens. But its not for those situations u need flexibility like in comicon. You will wind hating it at the end of shooting. Shooting primes in dynamic situations is VERY hard. Even for me. And i shoot with the 85mm on the dance floor in very tight spaces in weddings in low light
Looking on eBay now I think they can be had for around 700 bucks. Best option hands down
Regarding the 180 2.8d. I shot with that lens. Great lens. But its not for those situations u need flexibility like in comicon. You will wind hating it at the end of shooting. Shooting primes in dynamic situations is VERY hard. Even for me. And i shoot with the 85mm on the dance floor in very tight spaces in weddings in low light
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rocketman122
Senior Member
the newly announced 70-200E will sell for...wait for it - a measly $2800. so there may be demand for the tamron. used or new. it will offer more used vr1/2 but I highly doubt flocks of people will sell their older lens for this thieving err new lens
It's light as a feather. I was so surprised that I took it apart just to make sure it had all 16 elements in 11 groups in there. Yup, it's all there.:encouragement:
Danno
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Whiskeyman
Senior Member
Well yea. That's what I really need to be walking through crowds with.
A 300mm f/1.4? Well, don't you think that might be a bit much? I'll just settle for a 300mm f/2...
WM