Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR Review
If you're a photographer shooting weddings and events, you know the importance of having a 70-200mm in your kit: It's the lens that lets you capture key moments from a comfortable distance and snap portraits with blurred backgrounds. Photographers taking images as a hobby will find the lens to be versatile when working outdoors, capturing images of nature or urban environments. Nikon's recent update to its venerable 70-200mm f/2.8, the AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR ($2,799.95), is an excellent performer, one that's even sharper than the older AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II ($2,424.00 at Amazon) . The improvement makes it an Editors' Choice.
Design
The 70-200mm f/2.8E ($1,896.95 at Amazon) is about the same size as similar lenses, at 8.0 by 3.5 inches (HD). It tips the scales at 3.2 pounds, supports 77mm front filters, and features an internal zoom design so that its physical length doesn't change along with its focal length. Front and rear caps, a reversible lens hood...
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens improves upon its predecessor, capturing sharper images and focusing closer.
Quite sharp; Maintains f/2.8 aperture through zoom range; Optical stabilization; Sturdy build; Rotating tripod collar
Some distortion; Dimmed corners at f/2.8