Nikon Lens question

I think VR will not work with the AF100 until someone invents an electronic nikon adapter.

I have the previous VRI version and it is one of my favorite lenses of all time. It's fast and sharp with butter smooth bokeh, a workhorse lens for pretty much all professionals. People say the VRII is even better.
 
From my research, they did have some manufacturing issues with internal threads looking worn off, so if you get one look through the front element and make sure everything looks okay inside. Other than that, reviews have been awesome.
 
I recall reading somewhere that one of the differences from the original 70-200 2.8 VR to the new Mk II is that there's slightly more focus breathing with the new lens. Might be worth checking out; sadly, I don't have either of these lenses to test with.

What I do have is a Nikon 105mm ƒ/2.8 VR. The vibration reduction works surprisingly well on a D7000; it's far more usable handheld than I'd expected. Mounted via an adaptor to my (hacked) GF1, however, there's no power to the VR system and hence it's unstabilised - as woobiee notes, this is how it'll be on an AF100 until someone makes an electronic adaptor (cf. Birger and their forthcoming EOS-mount adaptor).
 
Only Lumix lenses with OIS will actually work on the AF. I have the 70-200 VR 1 and it's a great lens but really big. Personally, the 24-70 is a more useful range.
 
Add me to the list to say that the 80-200 is a killer lens. Be warned it's heavier than the 70-200 though.
 
Just a suggestion, but we switched from using photographic auto focus/manual to Nikon AIS manual focus prime lenses and are very impressed. We use these lenses for commercial work, advertising campaigns, interviews, etc and have really been blown away. The great thing is Nikon still offers a few as new on places like B&H. These lenses fit natively on any Nikon DSLR and I'm should work with adapters on any other video camera. I recommend the Nikon AIS 50mm 1.2 (the most beautiful bokeh) which can still be purchased new, the 20mm 2.8 AIS, and while it may take some hard work, the 85mm 1.4 (but the original) AIS version. All these and the 70-200 are all reviewed on the internet and you can find a lot of detail on places like www.kenrockwell.com

I also own the 80-200 and the newest 70-200VRII and they are both great lenses for both photo and video.

Good Shooting!!!

ERIC J KOSINSKI
President/CEO | cineZEN USA
www.cinezenusa.com
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top