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<blockquote data-quote="spb_stan" data-source="post: 709651" data-attributes="member: 43545"><p>I have used all the current and past 70-200 and for build, retaining value, IQ and speed, I would recommend a used Nikkor VR II G or a new Tamron 70-200 2.8 G2. I have both the VR and VR II Nikkor and both are real workhorses and until the Tamron G2, there was not much competition and both are well suited to the Z cameras if you plan on upgrading the body eventually. </p><p>The IQ, out of focus rendering, sharpness and contrast on these two lenses make them suitable for everything from sports/wildlife to portraits. Even the VR older model is excellent for portraits on Dx or Fx but a little soft in the corners on FX for shooting architecture or landscape. The center is plenty sharp and it does not have the breathing problem when zooming at wide apertures that the VRII has. Built as well as they are, buying used is a very good option. </p><p>I have many lenses but the 70-200 2.8 has be used on more of my photos than any other lens.</p><p></p><p>Here is a photo taken yesterday in the park next to my home in the city center using the older 70-200 VR 2.8, so it is still a very useful lens:</p><p> [ATTACH]319138[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spb_stan, post: 709651, member: 43545"] I have used all the current and past 70-200 and for build, retaining value, IQ and speed, I would recommend a used Nikkor VR II G or a new Tamron 70-200 2.8 G2. I have both the VR and VR II Nikkor and both are real workhorses and until the Tamron G2, there was not much competition and both are well suited to the Z cameras if you plan on upgrading the body eventually. The IQ, out of focus rendering, sharpness and contrast on these two lenses make them suitable for everything from sports/wildlife to portraits. Even the VR older model is excellent for portraits on Dx or Fx but a little soft in the corners on FX for shooting architecture or landscape. The center is plenty sharp and it does not have the breathing problem when zooming at wide apertures that the VRII has. Built as well as they are, buying used is a very good option. I have many lenses but the 70-200 2.8 has be used on more of my photos than any other lens. Here is a photo taken yesterday in the park next to my home in the city center using the older 70-200 VR 2.8, so it is still a very useful lens: [ATTACH=CONFIG]319138._xfImport[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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