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IMASA · 04-08-2010, 05:02 PM

I found a mint Nikkor 80-200mm 2.8 AFD twin ring for $650 on CL, and most do go for $700-850, I'd go that route if you're on a budget. I love this lens, it's built like a tank and has the old skool black crinkle finish, unlike the newer Nikkors which IMO don't stand up to abuse as much as the older style stuff. Focusing is a bit slower but still good enough for most things that I shoot. I'd go with this vs the Sigma lens as they do have QC problems and the Nikkor is known to be pretty sharp. The prices of used 70-200VR are coming down, but still around $1300 -1600.

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IMASA Rs has made me the woman i am today! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 4,461 Thanked 1,276 Times in 308 Posts Failed 25 Times in 12 Posts Member's Picture Albums	I found a mint Nikkor 80-200mm 2.8 AFD twin ring for $650 on CL, and most do go for $700-850, I'd go that route if you're on a budget. I love this lens, it's built like a tank and has the old skool black crinkle finish, unlike the newer Nikkors which IMO don't stand up to abuse as much as the older style stuff. Focusing is a bit slower but still good enough for most things that I shoot. I'd go with this vs the Sigma lens as they do have QC problems and the Nikkor is known to be pretty sharp. The prices of used 70-200VR are coming down, but still around $1300 -1600.