Thread: New AF-S 70-200 VR II now available (Be...

Thank you apaflo for this explanation and very detailed reply, I admit I am not at all "technician" in this matter, I am much more concerned with the (heavy) use of these gears and lenses... friendly, Pol

Just wondering about those.... - Does this 70-200 VR II lens got the gold labe mark as "Nikon ED" - Where does this len is made from? - Can you please take a photo of both version I and II (with/without hood) coz I'd like to compare both in size Regards

DPCan wrote: > Bonjour Paul, > > Show us your first photos! Posted: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1030&message=33625285

They told me it would probably be imported. What Nikon stamp is on the warranty card?

PFG47 wrote: > Thank you apaflo for this explanation and very detailed reply, I admit I am not at all "technician" in this matter, I am much more concerned with the (heavy) use of these gears and lenses... Exactly! And you have an excellent point there too, because concern about whether the lens is actually 200mm or something less when close focusing is not of much value. The maximum reproduction ratio attainable is still the...

I wish I could go to Japan!! I agrees that prices in Benelux (when I also live) are crazy. For 1800 I would probably change mine as well. Francesco **************** webpage: http://www.thefoodtraveller.com/blog

FiReDuCk wrote: > forgot to mention about this...i'd like to know what filter size for 70-200 vr II? as i would like to orderNikon's Filter Nc Neutral Colour to protect the lens!! > > it is 77mm? Have you tried the Nikon web sites? According to the nikon site, even the Australian one has the specs; 77mm thread.

Hi there, - do you have any expirience with the first 70-200 VR version ? If so , how does the new one compare ? - could you post some pictures taken with the new one to show us how far light fall-of and edge sharpness problems have been adressed .? Tnx

Thanks for updating us about the arrival in Belgium! :-) I have to say that the price difference between Benelux and Japan is unbelievable at the moment. The price in Japan will be around 1800 Euros after shortage, my colleague has one on order at a large store in Holland for I believe 2500 Euros, that is a huge difference. I will change my old one in this February in Japan, but im afraid I have to bring a few back as well :-) that is if I...

Obviously, I am waiting for one. So, I am curious when it starts to hit the USA. My hope is I am going to be on the first shipment ... I don't have any 70-200 f2.8 yet. So, if it based on need. or need "a lot of" help I should be high on the list. LOL HG