Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 80-400mm f.4.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

Unfortunately the version Amazon sent me looked like it was second hand (lens barrel dirty, front and rear elements dirty), so I sent it back for refund and got another from Jessops. But don't let that put you off, because this is an excellent lens. As others have said this lens is wonderfully sharp and doubles as both a macro and walkabout lens for portrait and other uses. Fully compatible with both FX and DX format, on DX cameras you will of course get a 1.5x boost in magnification compared to FX. It's expensive, but it's top quality glass and a good investment in my view. If you have a DX format SLR you will have a lens which will upgrade to FX if/when you decide to. One day I'm going to go for a D700 (or whatever semi-pro FX SLR Nikon is selling at the time), so when I do the 105 will step up with me without me having to pay again. A nice fast f/2.8 aperture, although you may notice the camera body showing a smaller aperture (higher f/number) when working in macro ranges - apparently the effective aperture at macro distances decreases (by 2x if working at 1:1 magnification). This is the law of physics and applies to all macro lenses, it's not a defect (and besides, you're unlikely to be using wide apertures when taking macros anyway, so nothing to lose sleep about). In normal ranges the AF is very quick on my D300, but this is with the limit switch on (which limits AF from 0.5M to infinity, therefore excluding macro). I found that at macro range or at normal range with the limit switch off that the lens can sometimes hunt. At macro I'm mostly working with manual focus anyway, so this isn't a problem for me. If you're using the reach of the 105 for fast action shots just keep the limit switch on. Simple. Bokeh on this lens is lovely - I've only had it a week, but have already taken some wonderful flower macros with it, with beautiful creamy bokeh. The lens is very sharp but at macro range the DoF takes some getting used to - the field of view changes at macro range with just minor movements of the lens (breathing), but given the results you get I'm prepared to live with that. It's a big lens, heavy and fairly large for a prime, but doesn't look out of place on my D300 (and well worth the size/weight inconvenience IMO). It's very well built, and looks like it would stand up to the roughest of treatment. More pro-like than the other (DX) lenses that I have. I haven't tried it on smaller SLRs, but I expect that on something like a D40 or D3000 it would make the camera feel very front heavy - my advice would be to try it out in person on the high street and see how you get on. Recommended.

So, the big decision was the f4 or the f2.8 70-200mm lens? I wasn't so worried about the price difference, although I can appreciate this will be a consideration for some. I wanted to choose the right lens on practical merit and suitability to my needs. I am a keen (amateur) photographer, been a Nikon user for over 20 years and historically used Nikon primes or Sigma zooms. I read the global reviews on this lens and after careful consideration, decided the f4 would be utilised far more than the larger and heavier f2.8. So the purchase was made. Well, to say I am impressed with this lens is an understatement! Extremely sharp with an almost 'tripod like' VR system, I love using this lens. In fact, I have not taken it off my camera since purchasing it a month ago! The controls are well placed, have a quality feel, as does the reassuringly smooth zoom ring. Focus is quick and accurate. I am using the lens mainly at f4, as this was a crucial deciding factor in purchasing a 70-200mm lens. I am more than pleased with the results, so much so, that I now have the difficult decision of deciding whether to purchase the 24-120mm f4 or to go with my original thoughts, the 24-70mm f2.8? I really do not think the additional stop makes a huge amount of difference, for my needs anyway (particularly these days with great VR & high ISO's), although I do love good bokeh and the 70-200mm f4 does a great job in this area! Very pleasing results. Another consideration for some is the lack of tripod collar on this lens. Trust me, you do not need it - the lens is so well balanced on the camera and the VR so impressive, that I understand why Nikon, and Canon, have kept this as an optional extra. I'm even sure if the lens did come with the collar, I would have removed it as I do not use a tripod very often and the lens sits nicely in my hand. This lens will most certainly be a travel companion, across the UK and abroad and to be honest, that sums up my decision to buy - it will get lots of use and that justifies the spend. Highly, HIGHLY recommended!

super ligero, super imagen, mas divertido que mi 70 200 2.8 nikkor, no le pide nada para caminar en trekking en la manana genial, y para fotografiar colibris xon una D500 no tienen igual

This is a marvelous lens! It is very sharp, and focuses very quickly and accurately. I was concerned it would be too heavy, but in practice it is not, despite being a solidly built lens. Manual focus works very well; the big focus ring makes it easy. It is also very bright, which makes manual focusing better. It works well as both a macro and a short telephoto (e.g. for portraits). I have been using this lens a lot, and I highly recommend it.

Me han mandado la caja con el objetivo sin embalaje alguno, con la etiqueta del envío sobre la caja, la cual presenta las señales propias de un envío, con pequeños golpes, raspaduras, etc. No es comprensible que un objeto delicado y de esta calidad venga sin embalaje con el riesgo que eso supone, y con todos los detalles del producto a la vista.

La qualité optique, tout comme les performances (rapidité et précision) de l'auto-focus et de la stabilisation de ce zoom sont maintenant bien connues. On parle moins d'un autre point fort du 70-200/4 : son aptitude à la proxi-photo. La mise au point minimale est en effet à moins d'un mètre (0.95 m mesuré sur mon exemplaire) et la perte de focale dans ces conditions reste minime, puisqu'on obtient encore 170 mm (le champ couvert mesure alors environ 7.9 cm de large en DX, cf. photos). Pour un objectif qui reste relativement léger et est donc candidat à une position de titulaire dans la composition d'un sac photo généraliste, c'est un argument important. Il est encore renforcé par la qualité des flous produits en avant et arrière plan (rien à voir, par exemple, avec le rendu de mon 16-85 qui, bien que très bon par ailleurs, produit souvent dans ces conditions des images désagréables). Le seul point noir me semble être la récente augmentation du tarif : plus de 400 € d'un coup, ça doit être un peu dur à digérer pour ceux qui étaient sur le point de franchir le pas...

Súper bien. Yo lo compré por recomendación de un amigo que también había visto que valía la pena. En cuanto al precio muy bien. Me salió más barato que en Estados Unidos. Muy buena promoción