Nikon 70-200mm f4 ED VR

Finally Nikon has launched the highly anticipated f4 version of it’s well respected 70-200 lens. Nikon claims the 3d generation VR to deliver a 5 stops image stabilization. The lens is available in November for a suggested retail price of $1399 (expected street price to be lower).

Nikion 70-200 f4 lens

Nikon D3s test by a wedding photographer

Louis Pang has written an interesting review about the Nikon D3s and the new 70-200/2.8 VRII showing some interesting high ISO pictures. The review is based on the shooting of a wedding and according to him, ISO 12800 is very good and even ISO 25600 seems to be usable!

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Nikons new AF-S 70-200mm F/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon also announced a completely redesigned version of it’s tele zoom AF-S 70-200mm F/2.8G ED VR II with far better performance on the FX format and an improved VR.