(Updated: 25th April 2012)
If you are asked "Which will be the lens you would love to carry while you are on the African Jungle Safari or The Olympics, without compromising the quality and being tricked by the focal length?"
No doubt, 70-200 f/2.8 VR/IS will be your first answer, then gradually you would turn to 70-300 for focal length or price, but off course not full heartedly.
This must to have Pro series of telephoto lens gets its unmatched place due to its key focal range and the aperture as wide as f/2.8...
[The market is bloomed with lenses from your camera manufacturer and the most marketed accessory makers, but if you think wise, you wont go for third party]
Here is The most common Line-Up of both Canon and Nikkor Forces.. ( in alphabetical order, with links to check latest price).
The Nikkor Glass costs something like 2200$ and Canon 2100$
The the smallest difference lies between the VR of being II, which is practically 6 stops better (though Nikon claims it for 4 stops alone..)
Both the Lenses are The Best zoom lenses by respective manufacturers, with IQ directly comparable with 85 f/1.8 or 200 f/2.0.
The Extra low Dispersion elements plays all draining out the threats of Ghosts and Flares. Non-visible distortion, (If you are not using a magnifier for pictures to blame it !...)
All the lenses listed are the best at their respective manufacturers. The decision remains to the camera body you own, or the price you afford.
Verdict :
Well, my personal choice would be Nikon AF-S 70-200 f/2.8G If ED VR (I). Nikon has dropped its price tag significantly considering it's chronic battle against canon.
- The Opinions are personal supported by various reviews.
- Any discussion or Complains are welcome by author - Sudarshan at s_kalwale@yahoo.co.in
If you are asked "Which will be the lens you would love to carry while you are on the African Jungle Safari or The Olympics, without compromising the quality and being tricked by the focal length?"
No doubt, 70-200 f/2.8 VR/IS will be your first answer, then gradually you would turn to 70-300 for focal length or price, but off course not full heartedly.
This must to have Pro series of telephoto lens gets its unmatched place due to its key focal range and the aperture as wide as f/2.8...
[The market is bloomed with lenses from your camera manufacturer and the most marketed accessory makers, but if you think wise, you wont go for third party]
Here is The most common Line-Up of both Canon and Nikkor Forces.. ( in alphabetical order, with links to check latest price).
- Canon EF 70-200 f/4L IS USM
- Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 IS USM
- Nikkor AF 80-200 f/2.8D ED
- Nikkor AF-S 70-200 f/2.8 ED VR
- Nikkor AF-S 70-200 f/2.8 ED VR II
I was ambiguous for the same while making a budget for my first ever full frame D-SLR. Being a Nikonian basically I finished with Nikkor ED VR II (though don't own yet).
During this course, I came across many reviews, Discussions and Hands-ons. So, here I'm with enough to talk about.
1. Canon EF 70-200 f/4L IS USM and Nikkor 80-200 f/2.8 ED
Both lies in the price range around 1100 to 1300 $ range at various stores and as per the availabilities.(4L is around 100$ expensive)
Primary observation here is that, the Canon 4L has the integrated Image Stabilization and the Ultra Sonic Motor.
Basically fast lenses are known to have wide aperture,
No matter whether it is an IS lens or not, the f/2.8 is the fast on paper. But the Canon's classic IS system changes the game. Its IS is 2 stop better than normal stabilized lenses. So it is fast too. Nikon 80-200 does not focus automatically on basic camera bodies (D3100,D3200,D5100) and fails with teleconverter too. While canon 4L can focus with 1.4x. (at f/5.6)
If the white paint of the pro spec (L-series) fantasies you. surely, you'd get a 4L IS USM rather than the non-VR 2.8D
2.Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM & Nikkor AF-S 70-200 f/2.8G ED VR
The Nikkor Glass costs something like 2200$ and Canon 2100$
The the smallest difference lies between the VR of being II, which is practically 6 stops better (though Nikon claims it for 4 stops alone..)
Both the Lenses are The Best zoom lenses by respective manufacturers, with IQ directly comparable with 85 f/1.8 or 200 f/2.0.
Canon 70-200 2.8L IS USM
(The Basic Construction of these lenses is somewhat similar)
The Extra low Dispersion elements plays all draining out the threats of Ghosts and Flares. Non-visible distortion, (If you are not using a magnifier for pictures to blame it !...)
All the lenses listed are the best at their respective manufacturers. The decision remains to the camera body you own, or the price you afford.
Verdict :
Well, my personal choice would be Nikon AF-S 70-200 f/2.8G If ED VR (I). Nikon has dropped its price tag significantly considering it's chronic battle against canon.
- The Opinions are personal supported by various reviews.
- Any discussion or Complains are welcome by author - Sudarshan at s_kalwale@yahoo.co.in
