The AF-S 70-200 / 2.8 brings it just under 21 cm in length and almost 9 cm diameter to a whopping 1.5 kilos, is thus in conjunction with a full-size DSRL course no lightweight. You can feel the quality not only terms of weight, but also terms of haptics.
The look is great in the hand, the controls are mounted sense that setting rings glide smoothly and without resistance or game.
Included is a kind of lens-holder with zipper. But then the combination turns out so great that an accommodation in the photo bag could be difficult at times, or space for other equipment is scarce.
That whole 7 ED elements have been installed, it is believed on the basis of the quality of the recordings like. Compared to my getting on in years Nikon AF 80-200 / 2.8 D, which already is in itself a top-class optics, the new AF-S can 70-200 / 2.8 trumps powerful.
I'm almost excited, as if stung turn out sharp and contrasty the shots even at full aperture. Dimmed to 5.6 increase these values - especially at the long focal length end - again clearly visible at.
Chromatic aberration is excellent korregiert. A distortion at 70 mm hard ausmachbar, at 200 mm is pincushion distortion exists, but does not interfere as long as no architectural shots are taken. Letzters but hardly the main field of application of this optical delicacy will probably be.
The vignetting is very low at full aperture and decreases by stopping down.
Already on the D300, the optical advantages of the lens can be recognized, but only on a full-frame DSLR (in my case at present a D700), the lens is required really.
From my side of kudos to the Nikon designers. I hope that Nikon will continue to build so great lenses. Desired candidates there by my side as some.
Among the alleged weaknesses in the vicinity:
After I had a problem with focusing at close range with said lens, I realized that the switch was adjusted for the focus areas.
This is when removing the lens passes unnoticed from the camera bag. As I realized this can happen realtiv quickly if space is not available in the bulky camera bag.
After taking out just a brief visual check and one is immune from unpleasant surprises.
Those who are willing to shell out the not inconsiderable cost price, will be rewarded with an exquisite appearance.
Clear five stars for this tip lens.
