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Price Paid:
$1200.00
from eBay Summary:
The 200mm f/2 ED-IF has had 2 or 3 variations since its introduction. The most desireable (from an optical standpoint at least) is the later version having the detachable sunshade and built-in protective filter. Earlier models were soft, or lacked contrast wide open, so are not as useful. I'm quite pleased with the later version (have an earlier one as well), often called the "coffee can" by the pros, it delivers as only the big Nikkors can--and this one is especially handy for digital use, where its 200mm becomes effectively 300. A 300mm f/2 is a lens to be reckoned with! Strengths:
Later version has excellent optical performance at f/2. Lens fills a niche for low-light or moderate-range sports use, also a good lens for theatrical photography or indoor sports. Weaknesses:
No AF, but this could be seen as a virtue, depending on application. Lens is designed for manual focus, so focusing is fast and precise--it just takes a little practice. Similar Products Used:
300 f/2.8 S, 400 f/2.8, 400 f/3.5, 600 f/5.6 Customer Service:
First 200 f/2 I got from eBay had been abused. Sent it to Nikon, they returned it after 2 months, claiming it was "not economically repairable." However, the iris problem had been largely corrected, so I was happy--and it didn't cost me anything...
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