Very interesting new post by Nasim on the 70-200mm f/4.0. You can read the entire post HERE or just skip to the conclusion that I've cut and pasted below.
Hence, unless you really need the fast aperture of f/2.8 for low-light situations and shallower depth of field beyond 13 feet (and maybe slightly better highlight bokeh), there is little reason to buy the heavy and expensive 70-200mm f/2.8G. Overall, there is little to complain about on the Nikon 70-200mm f/4G VR. Similar to the Nikon 50mm f/1.8G and the Nikon 85mm f/1.8G lenses, I will be recommending this lens over the f/2.8 version going forward.
I'm feeling very good about holding off on filling in this lens. As this pattern of newer pro-sumer lenses being better than the full-blown pro lenses, I think it's safe to say Nikkor has made a quantum leap in their lens design. I can't wait until Nikkor releases updated pro lenses using these new designs.
Hence, unless you really need the fast aperture of f/2.8 for low-light situations and shallower depth of field beyond 13 feet (and maybe slightly better highlight bokeh), there is little reason to buy the heavy and expensive 70-200mm f/2.8G. Overall, there is little to complain about on the Nikon 70-200mm f/4G VR. Similar to the Nikon 50mm f/1.8G and the Nikon 85mm f/1.8G lenses, I will be recommending this lens over the f/2.8 version going forward.
I'm feeling very good about holding off on filling in this lens. As this pattern of newer pro-sumer lenses being better than the full-blown pro lenses, I think it's safe to say Nikkor has made a quantum leap in their lens design. I can't wait until Nikkor releases updated pro lenses using these new designs.
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