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<blockquote data-quote="gustafson" data-source="post: 556684" data-attributes="member: 40735">I'm eyeing an 80-200 2.8D push-pull screw-drive AF that's priced right (under $300), but was a bit confused on whether it belonged in my kit (D3300 and D7100, with 55-200 VR &amp; VRII, as well as manual fast primes (105f2.5, 135f2.8, and 180f2.8) that cover the range). I expect to use it mainly for portraits, kid's sports, and possibly for wildlife shots.Was hoping to hear from fellow Nikonites on the following points:- IQ on D7100: How does it compare to manual primes and the 55-200 VR? (If it is superior / equal, I might ditch the primes and the 55-200VR)- Hand-holdability? Is the lack of VR a major weakness?- Teleconverters: Are there any that are a good match for the 80-200? Anyone have experience pairing it with the TC-16A? What about the Kenko 1.4s that work with AF lenses?- Any other pros / cons I should be aware of? Other lenses that might be a better fit for my needs in a similar price-range? Thanks!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="gustafson, post: 556684, member: 40735"] I'm eyeing an 80-200 2.8D push-pull screw-drive AF that's priced right (under $300), but was a bit confused on whether it belonged in my kit (D3300 and D7100, with 55-200 VR & VRII, as well as manual fast primes (105f2.5, 135f2.8, and 180f2.8) that cover the range). I expect to use it mainly for portraits, kid's sports, and possibly for wildlife shots. Was hoping to hear from fellow Nikonites on the following points: - IQ on D7100: How does it compare to manual primes and the 55-200 VR? (If it is superior / equal, I might ditch the primes and the 55-200VR) - Hand-holdability? Is the lack of VR a major weakness? - Teleconverters: Are there any that are a good match for the 80-200? Anyone have experience pairing it with the TC-16A? What about the Kenko 1.4s that work with AF lenses? - Any other pros / cons I should be aware of? Other lenses that might be a better fit for my needs in a similar price-range? Thanks! [/QUOTE]

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