May be this question has already been asked and answered! What is the difference in terms of quality between the Nikkor 70-200 mm f/2.8G ED and the 80-200 f/2.8 ED? (Cameras: D3s and D700). Thanks in advance, Marie
Image quality-wise, I think the 80-200 (I've used the AF-S version) is better than the original 70-200 VR - except at 70, of course.
I don't know:
A ) How the 80-200 AF-D compares to the AF-S
B ) How the new 70-200 VR fares
If use on a tripod use were my only need, I'd take the 80-200 over the old 70-200 ... but the VR is nice and for a lot of uses, I don't care about the issues.
For landscape use, I find the 70-200 useless after 135 - the corners are miserable. For me, it is fine from 70-135.
The 80-200 AF-S is MUCH, MUCH, MUCH better from 135-200 versus the old 70-200 IMO.