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<blockquote data-quote="stmv" data-source="post: 297065" data-attributes="member: 10038"><p>Ok,, I have a variety of zoom Telephotos, and my now current favorite,, the 80-400 VR,, Now,, I got mine at 650 dollars in awesome shape, but did replace the Nikon flimsy tripod ring for a Kirk ring, yes,, they have replaced with a more expensive new one, slightly faster focus,, maybe a tad tad shaper,, but I have gotten lots of great shots with my 80-400. and plenty sharp enough. </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]85140[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I have sharper examples, that that is a quick grab, of very fast moving planes, and very far away, and I was able to zoom way in,, and the focus took! I got a bunch of these type of shots.</p><p></p><p>So why the slightly less sharp over the 70-210 or 80-200 2.8s,, because of the fantastic flexibility,, one lens from 80-400,, kinda magical. </p><p>and it weighs the same, and takes up the same amount of room, </p><p></p><p>I find that with my kirk tripod ring, it makes the perfect handle, and I can really support the lens well, so I end up with a really nice ergonomic friendly setup. </p><p></p><p>I like walking around with three lens,, ultra wide zoom (14-24), a mid range 35-70 2.8 or 24-85 AFS,, and this 80-400 VR. </p><p></p><p>anyway,, can't go wrong with the 70-210 2.8 (awesome lens),, or even an older cheaper 80-200 2.8 (really sharp lens and now cheap). </p><p></p><p>I personally am not in love with any of the consumer grade 70-200 range lens,, cheap build, flimsy feel and non precise. </p><p></p><p>I would rather buy the same price 80-200 2.8 used and have a better product, or save up the big dough for the trinity 70-210 2.8 or</p><p></p><p>consider my advice of a 650-800 dollar range 80-400 VR. </p><p></p><p>good lens hunting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="stmv, post: 297065, member: 10038"] Ok,, I have a variety of zoom Telephotos, and my now current favorite,, the 80-400 VR,, Now,, I got mine at 650 dollars in awesome shape, but did replace the Nikon flimsy tripod ring for a Kirk ring, yes,, they have replaced with a more expensive new one, slightly faster focus,, maybe a tad tad shaper,, but I have gotten lots of great shots with my 80-400. and plenty sharp enough. [ATTACH=CONFIG]85140._xfImport[/ATTACH] I have sharper examples, that that is a quick grab, of very fast moving planes, and very far away, and I was able to zoom way in,, and the focus took! I got a bunch of these type of shots. So why the slightly less sharp over the 70-210 or 80-200 2.8s,, because of the fantastic flexibility,, one lens from 80-400,, kinda magical. and it weighs the same, and takes up the same amount of room, I find that with my kirk tripod ring, it makes the perfect handle, and I can really support the lens well, so I end up with a really nice ergonomic friendly setup. I like walking around with three lens,, ultra wide zoom (14-24), a mid range 35-70 2.8 or 24-85 AFS,, and this 80-400 VR. anyway,, can't go wrong with the 70-210 2.8 (awesome lens),, or even an older cheaper 80-200 2.8 (really sharp lens and now cheap). I personally am not in love with any of the consumer grade 70-200 range lens,, cheap build, flimsy feel and non precise. I would rather buy the same price 80-200 2.8 used and have a better product, or save up the big dough for the trinity 70-210 2.8 or consider my advice of a 650-800 dollar range 80-400 VR. good lens hunting. [/QUOTE]
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