Nikon 80-200 � to buy or not to buy?

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

02/01/2011 01:42:21 PM · #2

Ha -
just missed bidding.
tough to do while at work.

Originally posted by heatherd:

Less than 1 min to go on e-bay!

Ozzie

Nikon D90

02/01/2011 01:39:53 PM · #3

Less than 1 min to go on e-bay! It went for $ 710

Message edited by author 2011-02-01 13:42:07.

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Nikon

02/01/2011 01:37:48 PM · #4

The photo is of the more current version - right?
And the serial number seems to corespond with it.i'm wondering why not many bids.

Originally posted by jdannels:

Seems good. I did not read the description, but did you see if you were saitisfied with which version of the lens it is, specifically regarding its type of focusing motor and push/pull vs. Rotating zoom? If those seem good to you I would pull the trigger. You have been waiting along time!

jdannels

Nikon D300s

02/01/2011 01:31:17 PM · #5

02/01/2011 01:25:38 PM · #6

GOod deal????

I contacted the seller and seems like a good deal.
Indicated she would accept return if I wanted to.

12/31/2010 12:39:35 PM · #7

I'm seriously condsidering the purchase TODAY because I could include it as a deduction � just � click � buy � ;}

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

12/31/2010 12:37:13 PM · #8

Hmmm � I need a range I think. Although I do like primes.
I was having a look at the sigma 150-50 and wondering as well.

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Originally posted by snaffles:

FWIW...was considering the 70-200 and 80-200 recently but ended up going with the 300 f.4. Yes you lose a stop or two but a frickin great lens. Love it.

snaffles

Nikon D7100

12/30/2010 07:51:25 PM · #9

FWIW...was considering the 70-200 and 80-200 recently but ended up going with the 300 f.4. Yes you lose a stop or two but a frickin great lens. Love it.

VitaminB

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

12/30/2010 04:02:14 PM · #10

Originally posted by tate:

Back to this thread �
I'm pretty likely sticking with the purchase of a new 80-200 � ALthough as always, the feedback here is almost too good ;) and can make a person even more indecisive !

Any thoughts on a decent monopod for this lens?

I have the 70-200mm f2.8 lens, and use a Manfrotto monopod. I use my tripod ballhead on the monopod as well for easier transitions to portrait orientation. It also makes it easier to carry the camera/lens, as I leave the camera/lens attached to the monopod, and just lean it against my shoulder as I am walking around.

Leica 35mm f/2.0 Summicron V4

12/30/2010 01:30:02 PM · #11

pitrpan

Leica M8

11/11/2010 03:06:46 PM · #12

Originally posted by tate:

DPC a great help as usual. Anyone know if there's a IS/VR version of either of these?

sigma
or
tamron

Don't know about the Tamaron, but Sigma have just released (in February this year) a replacement for their 70-200 f/2.8 lens which includes image stabilisation.
You can read reviews here:
url=//www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/sigma_70-200_2p8_os_c16/

Just keep in mind that the retail price is about $1800 in the US, and it being new I'm not sure how quick they'll be selling in the second-hand market..

I have heard good reviews in regards to the first Sigma 70-200 though.
Gotta think as to whether you'll actually make use of IS, or whether your lens will spend most its time hooked up to a tripod anyway..

Message edited by author 2010-11-11 15:10:38.

11/11/2010 02:54:59 PM · #13

DPC a great help as usual. Anyone know if there's a IS/VR version of either of these?

sigma
or
tamron

11/11/2010 10:54:07 AM · #14

What do you think would be a good price for a used AF-S version used? You're probably right about the Christmas thing.

Maybe I just need to keep looking at pics like this to give me motivation � she represents this lens, I am the frog? ;P

Originally posted by senor_kasper:

Originally posted by tate:
55-200 is 189 on Amazon � Makes me wonder if I should just get that for now and then save up for the 70-200.
Ugh.
I REALLY fear buying used - I haven't had the best luck on eBay - and Craigslist has no buyer protection.
AKA wussing out =[

You can't even begin to compare the slow 55-200 to the fast and super-sharp 80-200. If you are patient, you should be able to find a good deal in Ebay including a money back clause after a trial period, you can't beat that. Again, I would suggest you get the AF-S instead of the AF, and, I am sure you'll do much better once Christmas is over.

Message edited by author 2010-11-11 10:59:21.

senor_kasper

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

11/11/2010 10:35:56 AM · #15

Originally posted by tate:

55-200 is 189 on Amazon � Makes me wonder if I should just get that for now and then save up for the 70-200.
Ugh.
I REALLY fear buying used - I haven't had the best luck on eBay - and Craigslist has no buyer protection.
AKA wussing out =[

You can't even begin to compare the slow 55-200 to the fast and super-sharp 80-200. If you are patient, you should be able to find a good deal in Ebay including a money back clause after a trial period, you can't beat that. Again, I would suggest you get the AF-S instead of the AF, and, I am sure you'll do much better once Christmas is over.

11/11/2010 10:17:42 AM · #16

11/11/2010 10:11:20 AM · #17

dang �

Originally posted by caba:

I just sold my 80-200 for $786 on ebay, I just bought the 70-200 VR to replace it. The 80-200 will be missed.

caba

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

11/11/2010 12:31:38 AM · #18

I just sold my 80-200 for $786 on ebay, I just bought the 70-200 VR to replace it. The 80-200 will be missed.

coper

11/11/2010 12:16:24 AM · #19

Amazing, go for it .

senor_kasper

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

11/10/2010 05:38:23 PM · #20

Originally posted by tate:

For a moment I thought the 70-200 may be a possibility. But there is no way I can justify the cost at this point. But if i do get the 80-200 � and then upgrade to the 70-200 some day, apparently, I can MAKE money?

Ebay 80-200

Amazon price

What am I missing here? � there's more than a day left on the Ebay item and it's already higher than Amazon!
I guess people seriously trust e-Bay � personally, I would really hesitate to buy somethign like this on ebay � not pay more.
I must be missing something.

The one in Ebay is the AF-S version, much faster and silent focus than the AF, that is why it is more expensive. I own the AF-S, it is a GREAT lens. If I was you I would wait until Christmas is gone and try to pick up an AF-S. I bought mine about 3 years ago for under $1000 from Ebay.

jdannels

Nikon D300s

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Nikon

11/10/2010 05:27:18 PM · #21

I have the 70-200 VR I and love it. I had no money to rightly spend on it when I purchased it and was going the same route as you with the 80-200. I even bought a 80-200 off of craigslist and immediately wished I just had coughed up more money. The lens I purchased had a small crack in the ring that toggles between auto and manual focus and the owner refunded my money. I bought a new lens the the next day and have never been so happy with a purchase. The lens has paid for itself both with client work and personal enjoyment. There are some differences in the two lenses you posted. It has to to do with the auto focus system. The ebay lens has an AFS focusing system which if I remember from my prior research was the top of of the 80-200 food chain in terms of focus speed and accuracy. The amazon lens I don't believe shows this designation, so probably doesn't have it. If you are going to get a used one, I was able to find them between $800-1000 on craiglist. If you are going to buy a new one for a $1000+, save up for a few months more and look for a used 70-200 vr1 on fredmiranda.com. I saw some recently sold for $1350. If this is not needed but only wanted right now, I would save up a few hundred more dollhairs. I think in a couple years you will be glad you had the VR for some family occasion down the line. Also I am a huge fan of the 50 mm also, and this lens produces excellent portraits. I have used my 50 mm sparsely ever since I got his lens. Hope this helps.
Joe

pitrpan

Leica M8

Leica 35mm f/2.0 Summicron V4

11/10/2010 05:06:45 PM · #22

Originally posted by tate:

For a moment I thought the 70-200 may be a possibility. But there is no way I can justify the cost at this point.

May I just add.. The 70-200 is an AMAZING lens..
I thought lugging that much weight around would be tiring and it would only come out when absolutely necessary.. But after only about a month of ownership, it's only been changed once.

The VR makes a huge difference. The difference between 70 and 80, not so much.

Keep in mind that there are two kinds of 70-200 2.8. The VR, and its replacement, the VR II.
In Amazon, you can still get the VR (the first model) for about $1500..
Not TOO much more than what the 80-200 is going for.

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

11/10/2010 05:01:51 PM · #23

Originally posted by tate:

.What am I missing here? � there's more than a day left on the Ebay item and it's already higher than Amazon!
I guess people seriously trust e-Bay � personally, I would really hesitate to buy somethign like this on ebay � not pay more.
I must be missing something.

You are missing the buzz people get bidding. They seem to forget all logic and descend into a bidding war to win, not matter what the cost! That's eBay and why it is so successful.

MegaColor

Nikon D300

Tokina AF 11-16mm f/2.8 116 AT-X Pro DX for Nikon

11/10/2010 04:57:52 PM · #24

some people don't look around first before they buy things.