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This is a discussion on Attack of the Gangster lens - II within the Member Show-Off & Photography forums, part of the Community - Meet other Enthusiasts category; that damn 17-55/2.8 Nikon had me wanting more, so i picked up a 70-200/2.8 VR the other day. the VR ...

  1. 05-24-2006 01:57 PM #1
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    Attack of the Gangster lens - II

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    that damn 17-55/2.8 Nikon had me wanting more, so i picked up a 70-200/2.8 VR the other day. the VR is going to help with alot of photo's.

    attacked are pics with it near the 17-55 and a pics with teh VR on & off at 200mm, 1/6", f2.8, iso100.
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    My slow ass wagon...

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    OMG! I want that lens so bad. I hope to be able to buy it before the weddings I'm shooting this summer. DAMN!
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    Who's VR and why does he make the camera stop shaking?
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    VR = Vibration Reduction. It's Nikon's equivalent to Canon's IS (Image Stablization) technology.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Verdugo
    VR = Vibration Reduction. It's Nikon's equivalent to Canon's IS (Image Stablization) technology.
    so what you're saying is, cameras heart VR, chicks hate VR.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Verdugo
    OMG! I want that lens so bad. I hope to be able to buy it before the weddings I'm shooting this summer. DAMN!
    hahah now you have something to lust after like i did after seeing your 17-55 :lol:
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    Quote Originally Posted by Quack
    hahah now you have something to lust after like i did after seeing your 17-55 :lol:
    Haha I bet it enough because my buddy Mackey has the VR!
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    Quote Originally Posted by josnroh
    Haha,Quack,hope your saving some$$ for your retirement.
    already covered. besides what i put into my 401k, we put a few $k in teh bank a month then every $10k we invest.
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    Rather have VR than VD

    Looks sweet
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    I think that's very pimp of you to photograph it with the lens hood on. Adds that extra 3" to impress the ladies.
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    handheld at 200mm & 1/6s

    That is DAMN impressive!
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    Quote Originally Posted by chanwahyaoh
    handheld at 200mm & 1/6s

    That is DAMN impressive!
    surprised me too.
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