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Nikon D70 Telephoto Zoom Lens Recommendation
Okay, folks, my sister-in-law has politely asked me to ship her a zoom lens
in the range of 70-200 for the Nikon D70 that she currently has in Brazil. Choosing B&H Photo as a possible vendor, I have located the following lenses: Zoom Telephoto 70-210 f/4.5-5.6 AIS Manual Focus Lens, Imported, $114.95 Zoom Telephoto 70-210 f/4.5-5.6 AIS Manual Focus Lens, USA, $139.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, Imported, $1,449.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, USA, $1,599.95, after rebate $1,449.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, Light Grey, Imported $1,469.95 (back ordered) Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, Light Grey, USA $1,649.95 (back ordered) Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Autofocus Lens, Imported, $1,229.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Atofocus Lens, USA, $1,429.95, after rebate $1,329.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Autofocus Lens, black, Imported, out of stock, $99.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Autofocus Lens, black, USA, $129.95 Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED Autofocus Lens, Imported, $279.95 Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED Autofocus Lens, USA, $299.95, after rebate $249.95 Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Autofocus Lens, Imported, $799.95 Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Autofocus Lens, USA, $899.95, after rebate $799.95 Can a Nikon expert please tell me the relative merits of these lenses as compared to one another? I am doing my own research, but I'd like to hear some real world opinions on these lenses. In particular, I would like to know why a light grey lens commands more money and is back ordered than the same lens in black, or is it really the same lens? What are the G lenses? I owned the D70 but gave it to my relative right before she left for Brazil on an assignment; therefore, I didn't get to read the owner's manual to see what the D70 is compatible with. When I first talked to her about this, she wanted the Telephoto AF Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D lens, but after I mentioned the 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED IF black lens, she decided that it would be a more versatile lens and agreed with me. What do you experts think? Thanks in advance. Clyde Torres |
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On Tue, 05 Apr 2005 01:49:52 GMT, "Clyde Torres"
wrote: Okay, folks, my sister-in-law has politely asked me to ship her a zoom lens in the range of 70-200 for the Nikon D70 that she currently has in Brazil. Choosing B&H Photo as a possible vendor, I have located the following lenses: Zoom Telephoto 70-210 f/4.5-5.6 AIS Manual Focus Lens, Imported, $114.95 Zoom Telephoto 70-210 f/4.5-5.6 AIS Manual Focus Lens, USA, $139.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, Imported, $1,449.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, USA, $1,599.95, after rebate $1,449.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, Light Grey, Imported $1,469.95 (back ordered) Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, Light Grey, USA $1,649.95 (back ordered) Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Autofocus Lens, Imported, $1,229.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Atofocus Lens, USA, $1,429.95, after rebate $1,329.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Autofocus Lens, black, Imported, out of stock, $99.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Autofocus Lens, black, USA, $129.95 Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED Autofocus Lens, Imported, $279.95 Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED Autofocus Lens, USA, $299.95, after rebate $249.95 Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Autofocus Lens, Imported, $799.95 Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Autofocus Lens, USA, $899.95, after rebate $799.95 Can a Nikon expert please tell me the relative merits of these lenses as compared to one another? I am doing my own research, but I'd like to hear some real world opinions on these lenses. In particular, I would like to know why a light grey lens commands more money and is back ordered than the same lens in black, or is it really the same lens? What are the G lenses? I owned the D70 but gave it to my relative right before she left for Brazil on an assignment; therefore, I didn't get to read the owner's manual to see what the D70 is compatible with. When I first talked to her about this, she wanted the Telephoto AF Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D lens, but after I mentioned the 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED IF black lens, she decided that it would be a more versatile lens and agreed with me. What do you experts think? Thanks in advance. Clyde Torres How about at least giving a price range. $115 to $1600 is a bit broad. |
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On Tue, 05 Apr 2005 01:49:52 GMT, "Clyde Torres"
wrote: Okay, folks, my sister-in-law has politely asked me to ship her a zoom lens in the range of 70-200 for the Nikon D70 that she currently has in Brazil. Choosing B&H Photo as a possible vendor, I have located the following lenses: Zoom Telephoto 70-210 f/4.5-5.6 AIS Manual Focus Lens, Imported, $114.95 Zoom Telephoto 70-210 f/4.5-5.6 AIS Manual Focus Lens, USA, $139.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, Imported, $1,449.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, USA, $1,599.95, after rebate $1,449.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, Light Grey, Imported $1,469.95 (back ordered) Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, Light Grey, USA $1,649.95 (back ordered) Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Autofocus Lens, Imported, $1,229.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Atofocus Lens, USA, $1,429.95, after rebate $1,329.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Autofocus Lens, black, Imported, out of stock, $99.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Autofocus Lens, black, USA, $129.95 Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED Autofocus Lens, Imported, $279.95 Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED Autofocus Lens, USA, $299.95, after rebate $249.95 Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Autofocus Lens, Imported, $799.95 Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Autofocus Lens, USA, $899.95, after rebate $799.95 Can a Nikon expert please tell me the relative merits of these lenses as compared to one another? I am doing my own research, but I'd like to hear some real world opinions on these lenses. In particular, I would like to know why a light grey lens commands more money and is back ordered than the same lens in black, or is it really the same lens? What are the G lenses? I owned the D70 but gave it to my relative right before she left for Brazil on an assignment; therefore, I didn't get to read the owner's manual to see what the D70 is compatible with. When I first talked to her about this, she wanted the Telephoto AF Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D lens, but after I mentioned the 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED IF black lens, she decided that it would be a more versatile lens and agreed with me. What do you experts think? Thanks in advance. Clyde Torres How about at least giving a price range. $115 to $1600 is a bit broad. |
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"Oliver Costich" wrote in message ... How about at least giving a price range. $115 to $1600 is a bit broad. I hear you, Oliver. How about the price range of $115 to $1600? My sister-in-law is worth every penny of whatever it is that I buy her. I will go the extra kilometer for this lady, so $1600 is no biggee to me. However, I want to hear from the experts as to what lenses are good and what they would want me to buy if they were my relative. Sometimes higher prices is not better. For example, some lenses may look great but weigh a lot. By the way, she has the standard 18-70mm lens that came with the D70 kit. She's looking to extend her range above this lens. Thank you for responding so quickly. Clyde Torres |
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"Oliver Costich" wrote in message ... How about at least giving a price range. $115 to $1600 is a bit broad. I hear you, Oliver. How about the price range of $115 to $1600? My sister-in-law is worth every penny of whatever it is that I buy her. I will go the extra kilometer for this lady, so $1600 is no biggee to me. However, I want to hear from the experts as to what lenses are good and what they would want me to buy if they were my relative. Sometimes higher prices is not better. For example, some lenses may look great but weigh a lot. By the way, she has the standard 18-70mm lens that came with the D70 kit. She's looking to extend her range above this lens. Thank you for responding so quickly. Clyde Torres |
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"Clyde Torres" wrote in message . .. Okay, folks, my sister-in-law has politely asked me to ship her a zoom lens in the range of 70-200 for the Nikon D70 that she currently has in Brazil. Choosing B&H Photo as a possible vendor, I have located the following lenses: Zoom Telephoto 70-210 f/4.5-5.6 AIS Manual Focus Lens, Imported, $114.95 Zoom Telephoto 70-210 f/4.5-5.6 AIS Manual Focus Lens, USA, $139.95 Very limited usefulness on a D70. Don't buy. Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, Imported, $1,449.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, USA, $1,599.95, after rebate $1,449.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, Light Grey, Imported $1,469.95 (back ordered) Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, Light Grey, USA $1,649.95 (back ordered) Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Autofocus Lens, Imported, $1,229.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Atofocus Lens, USA, $1,429.95, after rebate $1,329.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Autofocus Lens, black, Imported, out of stock, $99.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Autofocus Lens, black, USA, $129.95 These two lenses don't have a good reputation. All I know is what I read though. Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED Autofocus Lens, Imported, $279.95 Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED Autofocus Lens, USA, $299.95, after rebate $249.95 These two lenses have a good reputation. Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Autofocus Lens, Imported, $799.95 Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Autofocus Lens, USA, $899.95, after rebate $799.95 These two lenses have been outstanding since they were first introduced a long time ago. Can a Nikon expert please tell me the relative merits of these lenses as compared to one another? I am doing my own research, but I'd like to hear some real world opinions on these lenses. In particular, I would like to know why a light grey lens commands more money and is back ordered than the same lens in black, or is it really the same lens? What are the G lenses? The difference between the black and light grey is the color. Light grey looks better and does not get quite so hot. G lenses have no mechanical diaphragm (sp?). I owned the D70 but gave it to my relative right before she left for Brazil on an assignment; therefore, I didn't get to read the owner's manual to see what the D70 is compatible with. Every AF lens will work quite well. When I first talked to her about this, she wanted the Telephoto AF Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D lens, but after I mentioned the 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED IF black lens, she decided that it would be a more versatile lens and agreed with me. Not if she reallly wants to make macro shots. By the way, she might be able to get warranty service on the grey market lenses in Brasil. It is highly unlike that any of these lenses will need repair. Jim |
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"Clyde Torres" wrote in message . .. Okay, folks, my sister-in-law has politely asked me to ship her a zoom lens in the range of 70-200 for the Nikon D70 that she currently has in Brazil. Choosing B&H Photo as a possible vendor, I have located the following lenses: Zoom Telephoto 70-210 f/4.5-5.6 AIS Manual Focus Lens, Imported, $114.95 Zoom Telephoto 70-210 f/4.5-5.6 AIS Manual Focus Lens, USA, $139.95 Very limited usefulness on a D70. Don't buy. Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, Imported, $1,449.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, USA, $1,599.95, after rebate $1,449.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, Light Grey, Imported $1,469.95 (back ordered) Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, Light Grey, USA $1,649.95 (back ordered) Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Autofocus Lens, Imported, $1,229.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Atofocus Lens, USA, $1,429.95, after rebate $1,329.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Autofocus Lens, black, Imported, out of stock, $99.95 Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Autofocus Lens, black, USA, $129.95 These two lenses don't have a good reputation. All I know is what I read though. Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED Autofocus Lens, Imported, $279.95 Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED Autofocus Lens, USA, $299.95, after rebate $249.95 These two lenses have a good reputation. Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Autofocus Lens, Imported, $799.95 Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Autofocus Lens, USA, $899.95, after rebate $799.95 These two lenses have been outstanding since they were first introduced a long time ago. Can a Nikon expert please tell me the relative merits of these lenses as compared to one another? I am doing my own research, but I'd like to hear some real world opinions on these lenses. In particular, I would like to know why a light grey lens commands more money and is back ordered than the same lens in black, or is it really the same lens? What are the G lenses? The difference between the black and light grey is the color. Light grey looks better and does not get quite so hot. G lenses have no mechanical diaphragm (sp?). I owned the D70 but gave it to my relative right before she left for Brazil on an assignment; therefore, I didn't get to read the owner's manual to see what the D70 is compatible with. Every AF lens will work quite well. When I first talked to her about this, she wanted the Telephoto AF Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D lens, but after I mentioned the 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED IF black lens, she decided that it would be a more versatile lens and agreed with me. Not if she reallly wants to make macro shots. By the way, she might be able to get warranty service on the grey market lenses in Brasil. It is highly unlike that any of these lenses will need repair. Jim |
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"Jim" wrote in message
m... First, Clyde wrote: When I first talked to her about this, she wanted the Telephoto AF Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D lens, but after I mentioned the 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED IF black lens, she decided that it would be a more versatile lens and agreed with me. Then Jim wrote: Not if she reallly wants to make macro shots. By the way, she might be able to get warranty service on the grey market lenses in Brasil. It is highly unlike that any of these lenses will need repair. Jim I understand, Jim, and I gave her the option of buying the AF Micro Nikkor 105mm lens, but she decided on her own that she would rather have the telephoto. I offered the Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, USA, for $1,449.95 after rebate, and I'm pretty sure she started lusting for it. One thing that boggles my mind is why the grey colored version costs more and is out of stock. It's as if it's in greater demand at a steeper price! The lens that I selected for her is one of the more expensive. I would like opinions from experts as to whether this lens is really worth the money or if I can get something cheaper that is very, very close or even better. She normally lives in Brooklyn Heights, NY, and she's on assignment to Brazil for two years. She can possibly go with the grey market lens and have it serviced by B&H. One worry I have is that when one of her cohorts hand carries this lens to her from NYC to Brazil, either customs in Brazil or customs in the USA will give her shiite when she goes through customs. Thanks for responding so quickly. Clyde Torres |
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"Jim" wrote in message
m... First, Clyde wrote: When I first talked to her about this, she wanted the Telephoto AF Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D lens, but after I mentioned the 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED IF black lens, she decided that it would be a more versatile lens and agreed with me. Then Jim wrote: Not if she reallly wants to make macro shots. By the way, she might be able to get warranty service on the grey market lenses in Brasil. It is highly unlike that any of these lenses will need repair. Jim I understand, Jim, and I gave her the option of buying the AF Micro Nikkor 105mm lens, but she decided on her own that she would rather have the telephoto. I offered the Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, USA, for $1,449.95 after rebate, and I'm pretty sure she started lusting for it. One thing that boggles my mind is why the grey colored version costs more and is out of stock. It's as if it's in greater demand at a steeper price! The lens that I selected for her is one of the more expensive. I would like opinions from experts as to whether this lens is really worth the money or if I can get something cheaper that is very, very close or even better. She normally lives in Brooklyn Heights, NY, and she's on assignment to Brazil for two years. She can possibly go with the grey market lens and have it serviced by B&H. One worry I have is that when one of her cohorts hand carries this lens to her from NYC to Brazil, either customs in Brazil or customs in the USA will give her shiite when she goes through customs. Thanks for responding so quickly. Clyde Torres |
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"Jim" writes:
Choosing B&H Photo as a possible vendor, I have located the following lenses: A couple are manual focus, so cross those off. Also, she won't need a USA warranty in Brazil, so cross those off. And I'll skip over the backordered ones. That leaves: Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens, Imported, $1,449.95 This is a great lens, but huge and bulky. Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Autofocus Lens, Imported, $1,229.95 Also a great lens but huge and bulky. Slower than the 70-200 but longer telephoto. I'd go for the 70-200 unless you know she needs extra-long. Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Autofocus Lens, black, Imported, out of stock, $99.95 This lens isn't very good. The G means no aperture control on the lens (use the control on the camera instead) and there's nothing wrong with that as long as you're only using AF cameras which have that control. It's just this particular lens is not very good. Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED Autofocus Lens, Imported, $279.95 Better version of the above lens, reasonably compact and not too expensive. This might be your best choice. The 70-200/2.8 etc. are professional lenses and hard to take anywhere because of their size. Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Autofocus Lens, Imported, $799.95 Older version of 70-200/2.8 but still excellent. Big and bulky though. You could also consider the non-zoom 180/2.8 EDIF AF which is fantastic, and much smaller than the big zooms. |
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