Nikon D200 With The Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED AF-S VR Lens

Posted by David Chin on December 5th, 2006 in Amazing Nikon D200 Image Samples

You probably aren’t going to find many image samples on the internet which are shot with the Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED AF-S VR lens mounted on the Nikon D200, what with the astronomical price tag this lens commands (check latest deals and prices), so we’ll have to content ourselves with the few we stumble across.

Portrait shots, by Jeff-C with the Nikon D200 and Nikkor 200mm f2G IF-ED AF-S VR lens

The above series of portraits were shot wide-open at an aperture of f/2 with the “Fat Boy” (some owners gave this nickname to the lens) by Jeff-C - you can view a larger version of the images here.

You can view a larger version of the 2 fantastic images of cheerleaders below here. The bokeh from this lens is truly second to none.

Cheerleader shots, by Pierre with the Nikon D200 plus Nikkor 200mm f2 VR

Recommended Monopods

This post recommends the use of Manfrotto 679B Monopod, which is able to support the weight of the D200 plus Nikkor 200mm f/2 G lens combination. The Manfrotto 694 Magfiber monopod also gets recommended.

Recommended Camera Bags

A Lowepro backpack seems to be a good choice to carry the Nikon D200 + Nikkor 200mm VR combination.

Use With Teleconverter Lenses

A few owners mention of image degradation when using the Nikkor 200mm VR with teleconverters (more noticeable with 2x TC lenses), so use them only when necessary. Degradation also becomes more prominent the farther away the subject is from you.

Check Availability, Price and Reviews

nikon 200mm f/2 vr

	Nikon D60 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Lens & 55-200mm f/4-5.6G AF-S DX VR IF-ED Lens + Nikon 2-Year Extended Warranty Price: $799.95
	Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX "VR" Zoom Nikkor Lens + 4GB Accessory Kit Price: $719.95
	Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR and 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor Lens with 2 Nikon School DVDs Price: Too low to display
	Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX and 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lenses + Two (2) 52mm Hoya UV Filters + Cleaning Kit for D300, D40, D40x, D200 & D80 Digital SLR Cameras Price: $379.95
	Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Lens and Nikon AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED DX VR Zoom-Nikkor Lens Price:
	Nikon D200 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera + Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens + Transcend 4GB 133x CompactFlash (CF) Card + High Speed USB 2.0 CompactFlash (CF) Card Reader + Nikon MB-D200 Battery Grip + Nikon SLR System Case Price: $1,899.95
	Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Lens & 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Lens + Nikon 2-Year Extended Warranty Price: $999.95
	LensCoat Lens Cover for the Nikon 200mm f/2.0 VR Lens - Black Price: $89.99
	LensCoat Lens Cover for the Nikon 200mm f/2.0 VR Lens - Realtree Hardwoods Snow (hws) Price: $99.99
	LensCoat Lens Cover for the Nikon 200mm f/2.0 VR Lens - Forest Green Woodland Camo Price: $89.99