I spent a couple of hours today comparing my Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VR and a newly purchased Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 (APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM). This mini-review is from my standpoint, having used the Nikon for a while now. The Sigma was purchased by a friend who liked the idea of a fast fixed-aperture zoom, but not the price of Nikon glass. 1.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF VR Nikon Z7 Nikon AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 +1 more Reply Reply with quote Reply to thread Complain Its ultra-fast f/2 maximum aperture renders shallow depth-of-field with beautiful background blur (bokeh) and is ideal for photographers seeking to freeze movement with fast shutter speeds in low lighting conditions. The AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II produces action-freezing, razor-sharp images, even in the most demanding conditions.Dive into the action with the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens. In an adrenaline-filled assignment, featured professional photographer Scott A. Wood
Cons. Some pincushion distortion. Close focus limited to 4.6 feet. The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II ($2,399.95) is the company's pro-level telezoom lens. It covers a zoom When compared to the previous generation Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR, it is not only sharper in the center, but also significantly superior in the mid-frame and the extreme corners. This lens performs so well at f/2.8, that you wouldn’t want to shoot it at larger apertures, unless you need to increase depth of field or improve corner sharpness. CQ9nQo.