AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

[zac08]

hello guys,

I'm thinking of getting this lens or save up more for the 80-200mm D version.

I understand that the 80-200 is like twice the price of this VR lens haha...

but just wondering if i should really save up for the constant aperture or just buy the 70-300VR instead.

Depends on your budget and what kind of shot's you're after...

 

[iJeff]

Below is another good review of the 70-300VR:

http://www.filmlives.net/community/viewtopic.php?t=812

 

[shark]

I just bought the 70-300mm VR. I read from the manual that "wait for the image in the viewfinder to stops vibrating before fully depressing the shutter". I did some test shot at home but I didn't notice that the image vibrating. I have already turn on the VR in normal mode. Any idea?

 

[ngptp]

VR is to hold the shaking, not to vibrate the camera.
Try VR-normal and compare with VR 'off'.

 

[shark]

VR is to hold the shaking, not to vibrate the camera.
Try VR-normal and compare with VR 'off'.

Noted. What I have interpret from the manual seem to me that from the viewfinder I should see the image vibrating and it will eventually stop.

 

[ah.zeep]

Noted. What I have interpret from the manual seem to me that from the viewfinder I should see the image vibrating and it will eventually stop.

Lol, perhaps they are referring to the unsteady image at 300mm when not yet VR'ed -- you know, that shaky image when framing and focussing. At least, I know I've got the shakes at tele-zoom When the shutter is half-depressed, the VR kicks in and sort of stabilizes the whole image, and only then snap. (This experience from my 18-200, I still don't have the 70-300 (yet ))

 

[shark]

Lol, perhaps they are referring to the unsteady image at 300mm when not yet VR'ed -- you know, that shaky image when framing and focussing. At least, I know I've got the shakes at tele-zoom When the shutter is half-depressed, the VR kicks in and sort of stabilizes the whole image, and only then snap. (This experience from my 18-200, I still don't have the 70-300 (yet ))

I did a couple of shot just now. When VR is "on", I notice at 300mm the image in the viewfinder do not shake as much as when the VR is "off". What is your experience with the VR 18-200mm?

 

[ah.zeep]

I did a couple of shot just now. When VR is "on", I notice at 300mm the image in the viewfinder do not shake as much as when the VR is "off". What is your experience with the VR 18-200mm?

Yup yup, then you get that warm fuzzy glow -- "Ooooh my VR is working :bsmilie:" Besides not shaking as much, I feel that slight sense of resistance if I do try to move; sort of like trying to move against some gyroscopes in there.

 

[shark]

Yup yup, then you get that warm fuzzy glow -- "Ooooh my VR is working :bsmilie:" Besides not shaking as much, I feel that slight sense of resistance if I do try to move; sort of like trying to move against some gyroscopes in there.

Thanks! I guess why I didn't notice much of the shaking/vibrating initially was because I'm using focal length of 70mm.

 

[Mok CS]

This lens is HOT!!! Still out of stock... Wonder where could I get it... :dunno:

TK Foto do not have stock. Called John 3:16 but they never answer the call... :sweat:

Hopefully I can get it before my Turkey trip...

 

[shark]

This lens is HOT!!! Still out of stock... Wonder where could I get it... :dunno:

TK Foto do not have stock. Called John 3:16 but they never answer the call... :sweat:

Hopefully I can get it before my Turkey trip...

Have you try lords?

 

[vaxvms]

This lens is HOT!!! Still out of stock... Wonder where could I get it... :dunno:

TK Foto do not have stock. Called John 3:16 but they never answer the call... :sweat:

Hopefully I can get it before my Turkey trip...

LORD got 1 set selling $1260 I last check on wkend

 

[aaron80]

I think u got the wrong lens? $1260 should be the 18-200Vr.. The 70-300Vr is around $900+ only..

LORD got 1 set selling $1260 I last check on wkend

 

[vaxvms]

I think u got the wrong lens? $1260 should be the 18-200Vr.. The 70-300Vr is around $900+ only..

tot they talkin abt 18-200
alamak 18-200 poison too deep in me

 

[aaron80]

Haha i understand bro.. This is one hot lens, but a pity its not for me.. I sold mine off 2 months ago..;p

tot they talkin abt 18-200
alamak 18-200 poison too deep in me

 

[Murcielago]

sorry to raise this old thread but didnt want to start a new one when there's one already.


i just bought this lens and i was wondering abt the VR function. either i am overdemanding, have overrated or simply dont quite appreciate it.

i tried taking a few shots at night and i feel that pics with and without VR doesnt look much different with the same settings and point of focus.

and i feel the focusing isnt very accurate, takes a while even in daylight plus it's easily confused?

 

[jimbok]

You cannot really treat the VR as a tripod, as this 70-300 VR allows you to hand hold shutter speeds up to 4 stops slower than usual.

 

[raven]

Noted. What I have interpret from the manual seem to me that from the viewfinder I should see the image vibrating and it will eventually stop.

Yes, for couple of secs before you can see it steady. Do not click until it is steady.

 

[shark]

Yes, for couple of secs before you can see it steady. Do not click until it is steady.

Thanks!

 

[skopio]

erm.. anyone with this lens can tell me the max aperture at 70, 135, 200, 300mm? all the reviews never state.

also, read that for the AF-S consumer zooms (18-55, 18-70, 18-135, 55-200), the SWM is of lower quality when compared to eg. 105 VR, 300 VR. is there really a difference, and if so this 70-300 falls under which category? (apparently instant manual override will weaken such inferior SWM in the consumer zooms)