Customer Ratings & Reviews

If you have the previous VR II version of this lens, you may not notice the difference when using this one. However, if you have the earlier VR I version or upgrading from a 'kit' telephoto you will appreciate the focus speed. While some people do have concerns about the placement of the zoom ring, it was not a deterrent from purchasing the lens This lens is compatible with the TC-14E III teleconverter and did not affect focus speed.

Everyone asks me what lens I use, since my pictures during the day, and at night are such good quality. Would definitely recommend gor anyone shooting sports and needing a lens for low light conditions.

Great product!!! Quality of photographs are fabulous!!!

This is an amazing piece of equipment. I love using this lens over my older 80-200. The zoom ring makes it much easier to use and there are multiple programable buttons. The tripod mount is a positive and is easily removable if you find it easier workin with out it. This is clearly one of the sharpest lenses I have ever used and the clarity at 2.8 is fantastic. It is very highly recommended.

I've had this lens for 2 years now. Best lens I own.

This is an incredible lens for taking your photography skills into the next level. The quality of this lens gives you the tools you were looking for to create an amazing portraits and action pictures. Absolutely recommended !!

Exceptional speed, bokeh, VR and sharpness. Hard pressed to say worth every penny on a $2.800 lens but pretty darn close.

Haven't had much time to put it through its paces yet, but it towers over the VRII in performance and image quality.

Excellent clarity, functionality and sharpness. I use it on my Nikon D850. It works well with a 2x teleconvertor giving 400 mm total reach. If you get a good camera, you sooner or later will probably invest in one of these lenses. The 2 year interest free financing from Best Buy’s helps with the cost. Many camera reviews can vouch how well this lens functions.

This lens is awesome. Very easy to use. And brings you close to the action. I am not a professional photographer, but everyone thinks I am because of this lens. The pictures come out beautiful and I get many compliments from the team.

This lens is amazing. Pricey? Yes. Worth it? Yes, absolutely!

Great Len’s Have the Nikon D850 & D750 Pictures come crisp and sharp Fast auto focus

Nice all around lens. Great for low light sports photography. Not too heavy for its size.

Love it The optics are excellent The pictures are crisp and the bokeh are excellent Heavy but gives a great deal of stability . I have carried it all over with no difficulty This is a must in the bag for anyone interested in taking great pictures whether it is portraits or landscapes

Great lens works great, the lens is heavy but worth it.

This is a great lens, but it has one annoying tick: the focus and zoom rings are reversed. If you've got the previous 70-200mm lens, this will drive you nuts for a while. If not, don't sweat the difference. Not sure why Nikon decided to flip things around.

Using it with my Nikon D7100. It is already worth the investment. I can tell such a difference. I would tonight waste money on one of the cheaper 70-200 lenses. I looked at some of the other brands and their reviews and am glad I listened and got this lens.

Nikon finally hit it out of the park with this long awaited replacement for the vrII version! Superior in every aspect, it will be a hit for a long time. Pricey but quality that comes from Japan is not cheap these days, unlike some Chinese lenses that the company has made in recent years.

I initially did a lot of review before making the purchase. This was purchased to do shooting for youth sports. The problem that most amateurs run into is that sports shooting the motion Blur. Athletes tend to move around a lot during a game and its hard for you to capture a "clean" photo. This lens allowed us to do just that. It was great investment and I highly recommend.

Bought for my wife for her birthday, she acted like I gave her a child. Like she told me you are only as good as your tools. She hasn't used yet but based on previous reviews I don't think she'll be disappointed.