The
Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2G IF-ED
by Luc Van Nieuwenhove
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CONCLUSIONS
AF-S for lightning fast autofocus despite its bulk; VR allowing
for slow shutter speeds, IF for more efficient focusing and ED
glass to correct possible chromatic aberrations and produce remarkable
sharpness. Just remember that power needs power; carry spare batteries
for your camera, always.
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Sample
selective focus backlit portrait with the AF-S VR 200mm
f/2G IF-ED Nikkor
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Extremely
well built, it is a well gasket sealed and robust lens, producing
a nice creamy boke,
reminiscent of that of the 85mm f/1.4 Nikkor and even improving
over its excellent manual AI-S predecessor. Its foot, much better
than that found in the AF-S long zooms.
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and color rendering is superb under all light conditions. |
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It's
fast f/2 aperture allows for amazing limited depth of field,
when wanted for selective focus images.
I almost always want it, now that I have this lens. |
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Excellent
sharpness, with crisp detail even under low contrast overcast
days and wide open with a TC20E. Surely outresolves any
digital sensor today, with no visible chromatic aberration.
AF
is always reliable and manual focusing is smooth and precise,
as with all AF-S lenses, and maybe a little more. |
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All of the above make this lens well worth its
weight, bulk and hefty price.
Nikon
's tradition of optimal optical performance of the pro lenses
is well served with this beastly beauty.
There
is an indescribable exhilaration while using it. If you can, don't
hesitate at all, get it!
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