Am parting ways with my primo Nikon 200/2 VR1. Is in Mint or Mint- shape, glass and mechanics perfect. I'm 2nd owner, CDN model. Serial number is in the 30xxxx range. Purchased from Canadian dealer by prior owner in 2008.
Might be a "where was that little mark?" usage blemish somewhere on barrel, but are hard to find -- unit and it's accompanying case are in exceptional shape.
Comes with:
1. All original accessories -- e.g. Nikon 200VR backpack, strap, stock lens-foot, lens hood, leatherette hood cover, box, caps, etc.
2. RRS replacement foot
3. 3rd party lens cover for when hood off lens or reversed (MUCH easier to deal with than stock leatherette 'hoody')
4. The standard 200/2 VR 'Folgers' cover for lens hood when hood mounted on lens.
Price would be C$3850 and buyer pays insured shipping by their preferred method and, if applicable, PP fees. Payment by PP, certified cheque or (if in Canada) EMT.
My postal code is B0N 1C0 and parcel would be roughly 6lbs w/ outer box at 19"x14"x16" (to allow for crush zone) for shipping estimate purposes.
If you're Canadian, it's not often you see one of these for sale in-country 2nd hand (e.g. no tax bite), so drop me line if interested and before I change my mind - believe me, would be perfectly happy if never sold.
I won't bother mentioning the unit's performance characteritsics -- if you're looking for one you know it's legendary reputation for resolution, speed, bokeh and CA-control. In short, if you happen to be thinking what Nikon glass might be ready to (easily) handle a 36MP sensor, this lens is on that list.
That said, 99.9% of my jobs are at shorter focal lengths, so as much as the 200VR is a true "Holy C**P!" lens every time I use it, the business part of me is telling the camera slut part of me to be more pragmatic.
If in Canada, would consider a clean & clear CDN copy 24/1.4G or 60G in part trade.
Emails please
Some feedback here, but check FM's B&S forum under Conner999 (100%) and Ebay under Kumara999 - also 100%.
