I got into photography in 1984, the year Nikon had come out with the manual focus 200~400 f/4. I was only in 8th grade, but I wanted the lens in the worst way. I was heart broken when they discontinued the lens only a few years later. Today, just now, I see that they have come out with an AF-S VR version of the very same lens! Oh my god! I WILL own this one, I just need to know how much as to know how to sell my wife on allowing me to get it! Does anyone know what it is going to go for in the USA? Sam
From the latest info from www.dpreview.com, the 200-400 G VR AFS was supposed to be at a retail price of US$6,700. Regards, Aaron
......Which is a rediculous price.....If I was faced with paying 6700 dollars for a VR Nikkor, I think I would spend my money on a top of the line Canon and buy the very good quality Canon IS lenses that are available for it.......
Yup, looks ridiculous. But think of it, how much does a Canon 400mm f/4 IS USM cost? looking at the price of that lens, Nikon's 200-400 f/4 VR AFS is not too bad. Me, I'm looking forward more to the D2H. Regards, Aaron
Well then why don't you just do that. By the way, the original is so well thought of, it's been known to fetch more used than the new price. It's amazing how someone makes a post about Nikon equipment, and, zoom, here comes some Canon guy to spin it back to Canon. BTW, Canon has no equivalent to Nikon's new lens, so if that's the focal length you wanted, why would you switch to Canon? Jeesh!
As a Canon guy, I agree with you. If Canon came out with a 200-400 f4 IS USM, certainly several photographers might be tempted to dump their 100-400 f4.5-5.6 lenses in its favor...
Well, lets see.....I could buy the Canon outfit, the 200-400 Nikkor, or your wife.....Hummmmm.....Can she cook?
Well.....I'm not really a "Canon guy"....I have all Nikon equipment....I was just commenting on the idea of paying $6700 for one zoom lens......I could get a Leica M7 with two or three top of the line Leitz lenses for $6700......It seems just a little too high to me....But, I suppose if you're a pro, and really need the lens for your work......Yeah - I stand corrected........
Pic of your wife please. Oh! You mean "convincing" her that you should spend the money meant for the upstairs bathroom renovation...
<< I got into photography in 1984, the year Nikon had come out with the manual focus 200~400 f/4. I was only in 8th grade, but I wanted the lens in the worst way. >><BR><BR> I know of a mint condition one for $3500, if you're interested. dan
