Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/09/16

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Subject: [Leica] Wow! 200mm f/2G ED-IF AF-S VR Nikkor
From: mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 01:18:13 -0400

Great idea that's what I'll do for my birthday rent some exotic nikon lens.
Maybe a full frame camera to go with it for the weakened. Never stop
shooting the whole weekend. No sleep.

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Mark William Rabiner
Photography
mark at rabinergroup.com


> From: Christopher Williams <zoeica at mac.com>
> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:13:16 -0500
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Wow! 200mm f/2G ED-IF AF-S VR Nikkor
> 
> Well I used this lens last year for a NYC bridal shoot in the cold and
> can tell you I love the speed and VR. My hands were freezing and the
> sun was going down so the VR was very helpful. The 200mm allows you to
> also get up pretty close unlike the 70-200/2.8. The lens is heavy yes
> and does not balance well unless you use a D3 or a D700 w/grip. I have
> a few 30x40" prints done with this lens and it easily surpasses the
> quality of my 80-200/2.8.
> 
> I was happy, my bride was happy.
> 
> Also came in very handy in Grand Central Station as well as being able
> to be across the street shooting the bride among cabs on the street.
> 
> Do I own it? No I've rented it when I thought I would need it. If I
> knew I could use it every shoot, I'd own it in a heartbeat.
> 
> 
> 
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> 
> 
> Chris Williams
> www.zoeicaimages.net
> www.rebirthworkshops.com
> 504-231-6261




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