Although this can't do anything about subject movement, it should greatly expand the usability of the lens in marginal lighting conditions. I suggest to repeat the test at f/4 to get a meaningful comparison insofar as lens quality is concerned.

This classic Tele zoom has been a favourite for all kind of photographers, be they PJ, sport, nature, travel or landscape shooters. TC-17E and TC-20E series teleconverters if you've got one of the newest cameras that can autofocus well at f/8, otherwise don't use them. VR II + TC-20E III, you can get pretty decent results even in less than ideal lighting conditions, because it is still an f/5.Imatest measured a little more CA at 70mm, 85mm and 105mm compared to 135mm and 200mm focal lengths. Be sure to accurately read through all the assigned characters (letters and numbers) for all the related lenses.

Expect similar options for the Nikon, plus really good (but expensive) models from the American machinists like RRS and Kirk.When I read about Nikon’s announcement of the new Vibration Reduction III technology in the 70-200mm f/4G VR, I was a little skeptical that it would be in any way better than VR II.

We're hoping to review this lens in early 2013, but until then, here's a preview real-world samples gallery. enough lux power without going heavily into fast sport territory while keeping the size/weight down a bit. Funny thing, (at least some) "Nikon users"" desire this 70-200 f/4, and (at least some) "Canon users" (including me) desire the 14-24 f/2. I work for a manufacturing company, and can tell you we would not sell a part like that any cheaper. This is very impressive indeed, allowing you to get handheld shots that you wouldn’t be able to bag without VR.For what I shoot, f/4 is plenty fast, but 850 gr vs 1540 gr can make quite a difference after 3-4 hours of carrying a camera bag around. I immediately adjusted focus for my Nikon D800E and brought it with me to put it through its paces in the field, which is the only thing that really matters to me when I evaluate equipment to create images for my VIERI BOTTAZZINI FINE ART PRINTS business. I've also felt the FL version is generally sharper, more contrasty and has VR which is better suited to photographing moving subjects. This is only my opinion since i do not want to spoon feed people subjects and mostly i tend to follow realism over expression, i want people to see and choose the appropriate subject in a photo. lens wide open, or when I look at the difference in the texture of the bushes behind a subject, the lens zoomed to 35mm or so, when using a 24-105 lens at f4 vs.