But let us now turn to the actual "corpus delicti", the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1: 2.8G ED VR II A telephoto zoom lens, which in the absolute "upper class", if not "mushroom-League. "plays and accordingly also has a top prize, the" Otto-Normal-consumer "already a few days wrests to think whether this purchase necessary (probably the wrong term in this context) is now or not. After careful consideration, I decided for myself that it this is not really an option and bought this lens.
I own both a D800, and a D7000 and I have at this point very clearly stated that this lens exploits its strengths only on a full frame camera, ie the combination of D800 and 70-200mm 1: 2.8G ED VR II a represent "perfect couple", particularly with regard to the resolution potential of the D800 (ultra high-resolution 36.3-megapixel image sensor). But even on a D7000 makes this lens an excellent impression and you get another 100 mm focal length added, crop factor at the D7000 is 1.5. Personally, I would however not own a camera with DX format recommend to buy this lens, unless a "rise" in the full-class is definitely planned.
Since the lens is not made of plastic but of metal, we are here, of course, to do with a rather large mass, to be conveyed and of course has to be handled in use also. This can be "little" shortcoming be considered for some as a, but I would add my voice to rather think this lens is built to last and emergency can therefore sometimes hit a nail. I personally use this lens mainly in connection with a tripod (see my review "Novoflex Magic Ball 50 - absolute top class -; show Viewpoints = 0 & sortBy = bySubmissionDateDescending"), since one but due to the rather high weight a certain support appreciates. Please also remember that you should use in a corresponding constellation such. B. D800 + battery grip + system lightning + lens, a tripod according viable.
The incredibly well-functioning VR II mechanism allows nevertheless stunningly sharp photos to shoot with a long focal length, provided the lighting conditions are good and you can operate with corresponding high shutter speeds from the hand. But even with less than optimal light conditions this objective is still working great because over the entire zoom range, an input aperture of 2.8 is present. The lens also has a normal or active mode, the horizontal and vertical dampens vibrations or only horizontal vibrations, z. B. when driving in a car, reduced.
Of particular note is still the autofocus - an absolute dream, especially with regard to one of the primary areas of application of this lens, wildlife photography. The autofocus is very fast - really absolutely no exaggeration "rapidly". But also in the field of macro photography can achieve amazing results and also factor removal by the long focal distance range comes in addition to the game, so you z. B. in insects can keep a respectful distance and the subject does not bother.
Conclusion: owner of a full frame camera, especially the D800 should (if not already purchased) pull this lens definitely on the short list - absolute buy recommendation.
Perhaps at this point a little note with respect to the energy consumption in connection with this lens. This is for me not a negative point is, but just in a particular fact. Each will probably be hopefully clear that such material must be moved to the AF lens and this after all does not happen by a miracle, but due to the consumption of an adequate electricity / energy amount. I had from the beginning, both for my D7000 and D800, the corresponding battery grip with on the shopping list, especially in the case of this lens, this additional investment is very useful, also with regard to the handling of the overall package. Otherwise, I would recommend to anyone to always have a full spare battery case when using this lens.
