HELP with Nikon 70-200mm 2.8

[GamersCouch]

I've been waiting to see if Nikon would announce a new 70-200mm f2.8 at Photokina this year, but their press conference was yesterday and the only things they talked about were 3 gimmicky cameras. I really don't want to get a 7 year old lens that's known to have focus breathing problems, but I really need to get a 70-200 2.8 lens and Nikon's brand lens is the sharpest. What are your thoughts? 

 

edit: Also, there have been rumors of the new lens being tested out in the field, so I know its coming-out is imminent.

[m0k]

you dont like any of the offerings from other brands?

[Electronics Wizardy]

What camera do you have?

 

The canon 70-200 are pretty great and about the same sharpness or better.

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Its still a fine lens with the focus breathing problems.

[zMeul]

2 minutes ago, mok said:

you dont like any of the offerings from other brands?

are they even compatible with the Nikon mounts?

 

ps: maybe you saw the wrong press conference since Nikkor does the lenses for Nikkon 

[Electronics Wizardy]

6 minutes ago, mok said:

you dont like any of the offerings from other brands?

The black and white beauty 

[GamersCouch]

11 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

The black and white beauty 

I would definitely get the canon 70-200, but sadly I'm not in their ecosystem.

[GamersCouch]

18 minutes ago, mok said:

you dont like any of the offerings from other brands?

I do, but their quality in build isn't on the same level as nikon's.

[m0k]

1 minute ago, GamersCouch said:

I do, but their quality in build isn't on the same level as nikon's.

fair.
reach out to nikon and bother them until you get a response lol

[GamersCouch]

17 minutes ago, zMeul said:

are they even compatible with the Nikon mounts?

 

ps: maybe you saw the wrong press conference since Nikkor does the lenses for Nikkon 

Is Nikkor doing a separate press conference? That would be awesome!

[Bsmith]

31 minutes ago, GamersCouch said:

Is Nikkor doing a separate press conference? That would be awesome!

Nikkor is a brand on it's own so far I know, although they produce nikon glass only to my knowledge, might be worth the shot to look it up.

[GamersCouch]

Just now, Bsmith said:

Nikkor is a brand on it's own so far I know, although they produce nikon glass only to my knowledge, might be worth the shot to look it up.

I just checked. Nothing scheduled for Nikkor...

[Bsmith]

3 hours ago, GamersCouch said:

I just checked. Nothing scheduled for Nikkor...

Then I ahve to dissapoint you...

But honestly, a 7y old lens can still be perfect if you learn to work with the afore mentioned problem or go for a 3rd party lens.
I would go to a store where they hae an huge assortiment and you can try it on your own cam.
Personally I would go for the "Sigma 70-200mm F/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM" if I wasn't a canon buyer. Sigma has a good name and it seems decently enough built.

[ALwin]

The Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VR II is one of my favorite lenses.  It's the first lens that goes into my bag whenever I plan a trip or go on assignment.  Any issue with focus breathing never even crossed my mind in the seven odd years I've owned it and doubt I could ever live without it.

[ShadowCaptain]

yeah the nikon 70-200 is an amazing lens, ive used it countless times, its sharp fast and very dependable

 

no idea what issues you would have, its one of the best lenses around if you ask me