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Does anyone have one of these? They seem hard to come by and reviews seem pretty thin on the ground! Fred Miranda doesn't contain that many reviews either:( . I'm assuming the price is one reason why not many people have one but the few pics I've seen taken with this lens are fantastic!!

Cheers Paul
 
I used one that belonged to a friend and the bokeh was simply stunning.(Very similar to my 85mm 1.4) Extremely sharp and a beast of a lens. But not a range that I use enough to justify the cost.

Kev.
 
It's on my wish list for this year, I was going to go for the 300mm f/2.8 but I'll get more use out of the 200mm at weddings and I can add a TC if needed for the equine work.

If you get one I might just pop round and drool over it! :D
 
i used one a while ago and its simply the best lens ive ever had attached to my camera, better then the old Canon 200mm f/1.8
 
I've got the old AI-S version and it's a beast. I believe the AF-S VR is bigger and heavier, and would be the first thing I'd buy were I suddenly rich.
 
Got to stop looking back at this thread. Reminding me how good it is....
Trying to behave for 2010.

Kev.
 
kevshore said:
£2399 if anyones interested..... :D


Kev.
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I must say i'm hugely tempted as I think these things must be even rarer second hand!! Might face divorce though ;) !! I was hoping Stewart would have one to hire as I think a 200 prime would take some getting used to. The pictures that it takes just seem to be superb though!!

Colin sld I purchase you're than willing to pop over and have a go, although when you drop the wedding album round (once we've picked the pictures!!) you cannot disclose the price of it! If you do I shall beat you with said lens!!!
 
pablob said:
I must say i'm hugely tempted as I think these things must be even rarer second hand!! Might face divorce though ;) !! I was hoping Stewart would have one to hire as I think a 200 prime would take some getting used to. The pictures that it takes just seem to be superb though!!

Colin sld I purchase you're than willing to pop over and have a go, although when you drop the wedding album round (once we've picked the pictures!!) you cannot disclose the price of it! If you do I shall beat you with said lens!!!
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My lips are sealed! :lol:
 
Hacker said:
My lips are sealed! :lol:
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Hehe phew!! Anyway had to send an email..... Even asked what their best price was and got some money off! Will sleep on it and posse give them a call tomorrow as I'd like to ask a few more questions!!



Dear Paul,
Thanks for the email. The lens is available ex++ condition
complete with the caps and hood etc. It is very capable of producing very
sharp images and has a 6 months warranty. At the moment there are no
photographs and the lowest price is £2***. All the best.



Kind Wishes
Matthew
Mifsuds Photographic
(01803) 852400
www.mifsuds.com
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pablob said:
Hehe phew!! Anyway had to send an email..... Even asked what their best price was and got some money off! Will sleep on it and posse give them a call tomorrow as I'd like to ask a few more questions!!
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Please buy it and take the temptation away from me :thumbs:
 
Busy working out how I can sneak my baby (200-400mm) back into the house at the end of the month.
 
kevshore said:
Busy working out how I can sneak my baby (200-400mm) back into the house at the end of the month.
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Hardly a baby, more like a full grown lovechild :D
And I would just like to say I'm not jealous :bang::shake:
 
SussexBlue said:
Hardly a baby, more like a full grown lovechild :D
And I would just like to say I'm not jealous :bang::shake:
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Sold it a few months ago and regretted it straight away. Its coming home to daddy..:love:

Kev.
 
A weak silly moment...:cuckoo: About to be corrected. ;)

Kev.
 
pablob said:
Does anyone have one of these? They seem hard to come by and reviews seem pretty thin on the ground! Fred Miranda doesn't contain that many reviews either:( . I'm assuming the price is one reason why not many people have one but the few pics I've seen taken with this lens are fantastic!!
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Yes I have one. You wouldn't like it, it's rubbish, especially on an FX sensor. :naughty:

See this thread where I posted a couple of links to some shots taken with the 200mm.
 
pablob said:
I was hoping Stewart would have one to hire....
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Ooh, my ears are burning.

We generally buy what people ask for. (Within reason, and if we can afford it.) The number of people who have asked us for the Nikon 200mm f/2 is .... none.
 
StewartR said:
Ooh, my ears are burning.

We generally buy what people ask for. (Within reason, and if we can afford it.) The number of people who have asked us for the Nikon 200mm f/2 is .... none.
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got a canon one?

I wanna have its babys :D
 
StewartR said:
Ooh, my ears are burning.

We generally buy what people ask for. (Within reason, and if we can afford it.) The number of people who have asked us for the Nikon 200mm f/2 is .... none.
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Make that one Stewart Haha!!, but I totally understand why you don't have one. Surprised there have been no other requests though!

I'm still mulling, thing is I have the 70-200 which might be a seller sld I get this!! I hate quandries!!
 
There is a HUGE thread about the 200 f2 on nikoncafe.com (over 5200 posts and counting!!)...if you want to see some stunning examples of what the lens can do then you need to head over there. But only do so if you have the cash to buy one lol
 
david1701 said:
got a canon one?

I wanna have its babys :D
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canon do a rather svelte 200mm 2.8 don't they? not the same I know, but still...

I've veeery briefly used a 200mm f2...very sweet, though huge and strange looking bit of kit :love:
 
Richard Peters said:
There is a HUGE thread about the 200 f2 on nikoncafe.com (over 5200 posts and counting!!)...if you want to see some stunning examples of what the lens can do then you need to head over there. But only do so if you have the cash to buy one lol
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Yup have gone through most of that in the wee hours of the morning! A very good read! I think I'll drop the hammer, in a way the glass should last me ages (more than a body), shouldn't lose much if anything should I not get on with it and need to sell it on! Hopefully a no brainer!! I think I've talked myself into it! Have a shoot next weekend so at least I have a proving test for it!

**** it it's only money!!
 
itsdavedotnet said:
canon do a rather svelte 200mm 2.8 don't they? not the same I know, but still...

I've veeery briefly used a 200mm f2...very sweet, though huge and strange looking bit of kit :love:
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yeah, but I feel to swap out my 70-200/2.8 I'd need another stop or it just wouldn't get used
 
pablob said:
Does anyone have one of these? They seem hard to come by and reviews seem pretty thin on the ground! Fred Miranda doesn't contain that many reviews either:( . I'm assuming the price is one reason why not many people have one but the few pics I've seen taken with this lens are fantastic!!

Cheers Paul
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I have one - why do you ask? Are you looking to buy one, and want to have a go first - I am in Lincoln if you happen to be passing.

This lens should be so much more common. For a similar cost to a 300 2.8, you can get a 200 f2 and 1.4TC - why wouldn't you?

In 15 yrs of professional photography, it is THE sharpest lens I have ever used, and won't be parting with it without a serious reason.

I use it in the pitlane and trackside with a D3x.
Pit lane - full frame bokeh love,
Trackside - Faithful workhorse, DX crop plus 1.4 or 1.7 TC for a bit of extra reach. It takes the TCs very well.

It all depends what you are after from your kit.
70-200 2.8 - small, light, inconspicuous, versatile, but not sharp (from my experience, I had 4 of them) doesn't take TCs anywhere near as well.
200 f2 - SHARP, SHARP, SHARP, bokeh, but heavier, draws more attention to yourself if you are out and about, fixed focal length.

You have to work out what it is you see as priorities.

The worst aspect of this lens.........you will feel that all of your other lenses are cheating on you!!

Cheers

Gary
 
fatphotographer said:
I have one - why do you ask? Are you looking to buy one, and want to have a go first - I am in Lincoln if you happen to be passing.

This lens should be so much more common. For a similar cost to a 300 2.8, you can get a 200 f2 and 1.4TC - why wouldn't you?

In 15 yrs of professional photography, it is THE sharpest lens I have ever used, and won't be parting with it without a serious reason.

I use it in the pitlane and trackside with a D3x.
Pit lane - full frame bokeh love,
Trackside - Faithful workhorse, DX crop plus 1.4 or 1.7 TC for a bit of extra reach. It takes the TCs very well.

It all depends what you are after from your kit.
70-200 2.8 - small, light, inconspicuous, versatile, but not sharp (from my experience, I had 4 of them) doesn't take TCs anywhere near as well.
200 f2 - SHARP, SHARP, SHARP, bokeh, but heavier, draws more attention to yourself if you are out and about, fixed focal length.

You have to work out what it is you see as priorities.

The worst aspect of this lens.........you will feel that all of your other lenses are cheating on you!!

Cheers

Gary
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Thanks Gary , excellent reply! I've bitten the bullet!! That's very kind offering to let me have a go but being in sunny Essex it's one I can't take you up on. Do you have any pictures to share where you've used the lens ?? Can't wait to see what this beastie is all about now!
 
pablob said:
Thanks Gary , excellent reply! I've bitten the bullet!! That's very kind offering to let me have a go but being in sunny Essex it's one I can't take you up on. Do you have any pictures to share where you've used the lens ?? Can't wait to see what this beastie is all about now!
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No problems, I will pick out some shots this evening, I am skiving from editing a video at the minute, if I am not careful, I will end up spending all day Talking Photography and getting no work done!!
 
itsdavedotnet said:
canon do a rather svelte 200mm 2.8 don't they? not the same I know, but still...

I've veeery briefly used a 200mm f2...very sweet, though huge and strange looking bit of kit :love:
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They also do a 200mm f/2 IS that costs about £5 grand which replaces the 200mm f/1.8 :thumbs:
 
pablob said:
Thanks Gary , excellent reply! I've bitten the bullet!! That's very kind offering to let me have a go but being in sunny Essex it's one I can't take you up on. Do you have any pictures to share where you've used the lens ?? Can't wait to see what this beastie is all about now!
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Hacker said:
:runaway::annoyed::notworthy:

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Lol had to colin! It seemed like a good deal- matt at misfuds said it's only 10 months old comes with it's case and box and other gubbings! Managed to get 50 quid off and p&p chucked in for nowt (hope it's still insured!!) !! With any luck should have it tues/wed - can't wait!
 
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