70-200 Zooms, f2.8 vs. f4

BackdoorArts

BackdoorArts

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Just curious, but how often are you going to use that extra stop? Seems like if you like the IQ from the 70-200 f4 you might want to sell the 80-200mm and lessen the dent in your wallet.
 
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jwstl

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I have considered selling the 80-200 but I shoot many different things and like having options. As for the dent in my wallet, I won't even tell you how big that is right now. I'd call it a gaping hole.
 
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Rick M

Senior Member
Did a 180, went to pick up the new Tamron and walked out with the Nikon f4. After handling and shooting both, I was overall more impressed with the nikon. I tested the bokeh on both, the slight edge of the 2.8 tamron was not enough to ignore "everything" else about the Nikon, size, weight, focus speed, sharpness, build. I'll start a f4 thread to show some shots.
 
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jwstl

Senior Member
The 80-200 2.8 AF-D was the first "pro" zoom I purchased when I started making enough money to afford good glass. I've had it for about 10 years or so and it's been great on film and on DX cameras. I just ordered the D800E along with the 70-200 F/4 so when I get the FX camera I plan to test the 80-200 on it and if it doesn't meet my standards I'll sell it or designate it for use on DX only. But from what I've read it should be more than acceptable on the D800E. I bought the f/4 version to use with the FX camera for travel. I don't like taking the 80-200 on planes; it's just to bulky and heavy.
 
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