First Major Lens Purchase - Nikon F/4 70-200mm

[JR1]

I don't know the f4, I have the f2.8 version and I find it a very useful lens indeed




It is ideal for sports

[Stagecoach]

These are a few pics from it:

If I was in the market for one of the two Trace your pictures would have certainly helped to persuade me

[ajohnw]

My favourite technical review site gives both the F4 and the F2.8 4 star ratings Nothing seems to get 5 and I don't know of any other zooms that get 4. All I would add to choosing is consider weight, do you really need F2.8 and the reports of focus breathing on the F2.8 not going in the right direction. As it's mentioned I suspect it's a bit extreme. A focal length that increases as a lens is focused closer like the F4 is in my opinion much to be preferred.

I've never seen any tests on these lenses with a converter on but have seem one on the F4 300mm prime. The 1.4x doesn't make much difference to the resolution a 2x does. This may be why Nikon do one in between if I remember correctly.

John
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[TheBigE]

Trace,

Great photos, it really shows the quality of the lens and truly helps me make a decision. I know there will be some overlap in my focal ranges, and perhaps not getting as much extra reach than what I have, but I will have a really great lens with many more capabilities than I have now.

Thanks!!

Erik