New Nikon Lenses, 50 1.2, 70-200 F/4 !

[arthurking83]

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Yes, but you're trading off cheap f2.8 for AF-S that is available on other lenses that cross the range. The 80-200 f2.8 fills a niche, and any further development work costs money.

My bet is that there will not be a 70-200 f/4. But we'll see who's right when they are all announced.

Eggg Zaktly!



given the choice of a darker viewfinder with a constant f/4 lens in that focal length or a similarly priced f/2.8 lens with the added bonus of the ability to shoot 1 stop faster to boot!.. I'd prefer the 300g extra weight of the f/2.8 lens.

Nikon stopped producing 70-200mm f/4 lenses very early on in their history, and probably saw no reason to re-introduce them again.

For the type of photographer that needs AF-S in this type of lens because of the limitation in their existing bodies(D40's, 60's 3000's and 5000's and so forth), I think the $1.5K price tag of a 70-200/4 lens may be a bit steep anyhow.. so the current(and very good) 70-300VR lens maybe a better half priced alternative!

I think a better bet for such a lens type for Nikon to produce/upgrade would be to add VR to the current 80-200/2.8 lens, and maintain a price point at less than $1.5K.

[FeedMeTrance]

50 1.2 zomg!

[Flora]

In the process of purchasing a new Nikkor 80-400mm Zoom. Has anyone had any experience with this lens. I would like to take wildlife shots with this lens ??
Thanks

[kiwi]

Good IQ, slow AF

[mongo]

Mongo has been holding off buying a 70-200 2.8. Now there may be an f4 version it will probably attract him. Do not be surprised if the IQ is virtually as good as the 2.8.
Lets hope the price is right.