Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Review: Three Years Later

In this video, we're taking a look at the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II. Fourteen years after its release, this lens is still one of the best lenses to have in your bag.

We'll explore all the pros and cons of the lens. We'll also discuss whether or not it's worth upgrading to the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm FL ED if you already have the VR ii version.

Apologies for the constant changing lighting, it was partly sunny and the clouds were moving really fast as we had wind advisories.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
1:27 Pricing and Lens Foot
2:42 Lens Foot Ring
3:17 Size and Weight
3:40 f/2.8 Aperture and Bokeh
3:58 Filter Threads and Lens Hood
4:29 Lens Barrel Switches and IS/VR/IBIS
5:40 Build Quality and Sealing
6:13 Teleconverter Compatibility on F mount and Z Mount
6:55 Cons of the Lens (Focus Noise and Focus Distance)
8:30 Sharpness in FX and DX Mode
8:42 Stabilization, Handheld Shots, Panning
9:52 FTZ Adapter
11:04 Focus Breathing, Vignetting and Lens Profiles
11:50 Cameras Used with This Lens
12:08 Nature Photos
12:30 Sports and Racing Photos
12:50 Landscape Photos
13:04 "Macro" Photos
13:17 Portrait Photos
13:33 Product Photos
13:48 35mm Film Photos
14:30 8k / 4K Video Examples
15:53 Outro

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