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The Complete Nikon 70-200mm F2.8 ED VR II Review

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During the reviews of the Nikon D300s, D3s and D3x, the 70-200mm F2.8 ED VR II almost always was around. It is an excellent lens for the Nikon system and users will be very satisfied with the results they get. Conclusions are after the jump.

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Written by Chris Gampat

April 22nd, 2010 at 12:27 am

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Field Review: Nikon D300s (Final Day)

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Despite the fact that the Nikon D3s seemed to be my constant companion for the past two weeks, the Nikon D300s also accompanied me many times where I felt the D3s was overkill, too bulky or I needed a backup camera. The new 70-200mm F2.8 ED VR II was almost always on it. My final thoughts on the camera and its uses at PAX East 2010 are after the jump.

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Written by Chris Gampat

April 1st, 2010 at 12:21 am

Field Review: Nikon D300s with 70-200mm F2.9 VR II (Day 4)

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The Nikon D300s and the 70-200mm F2.8 ED VR II came out with me to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge recently. Despite the fact that I went at an inopportune time, I still took back some very nice shots in where I was able to test out the features of the camera and lens. More findings after the jump.

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Written by Chris Gampat

March 24th, 2010 at 12:09 am

Battle: 5D Mk II, 80-200mm F2.8 L vs D3s, 70-200mm F2.8 ED VR II

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How would the Canon 80-200mm F2.8 L “Magic Drainpipe” do against the brand new Nikon 70-200m F2.8 ED VR II coupled with the 5D Mk II and D3s respectively? Last night, I was incredibly bored and decided to do just this test. I did not use the D3x because of the high ISO output needed from both cameras needed to conduct it. Here are the conditions of the evaluation.

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Written by Chris Gampat

March 21st, 2010 at 9:55 pm

Now Reviewing: Nikon D3s, Nikon D3x, Nikon D300s and more

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The Nikon D3s, Nikon D3x and Nikon D300s. On top of that I also have the 70-200mm F2.8 ED VR II and the 24-70mm F2.8 ED. Events to shoot coming up. Expect some great stuff.

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March 18th, 2010 at 7:08 pm