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The problem with some reviews is that you get bad info. The 70=300 can never outperform this F2.8 in low light!!! A classic that performs well in low light. The 70-300 is only good in well light environments. I know, I have used both.

Nikon AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED IF traces its roots to 1970s when the first, non-AI version of the lens was first introduced. The modern version of this lens was released in 1993 to replace the manual, Ai-S version.

This lens is one of Nikon's best kept secrets. The 180mm is a light-weight (and considerably less expensive) alternative to one of Nikon's 2.8 zooms. If you don't mind sneaker-zooming, it's an amazing piece of glass.

Consistent Output; Lightweight; Rugged

"We bought this bag (the version without the flag) in 2008 so have had alot of experience with it. We needed it for travelling. I do trip videography and work as I go along so I take a fair bit of equipment with me when I travel. This bag fits everything I need plus more.

The AF-D 180/2.8 performs on a very high level. Center resolution is excellent wide open already, while the borders and corners show very good sharpness throughout most of the tested aperture range. Distortion, CAs and vignetting are well controlled and not field-relevant for most subjects.

I mean what can you say, it's a Nikon Lens and this 180mm is a classic lens, great for portraiture. Just a really high quality lens.This lens should be grouped with the "Must Have Lenses" for Nikon.

You can buy first after you can read review . That much good lens you are reading reviews now. I shot this lens and 300mm f2.8 I checked results. I thought I shot with 300mm .2.8 I shocked it was 180mm 2.8 . I love this lens ( for giving idea ) my first lens for buy .

very fast very light perfect optic perfect colors than all other lenses full professional sport lens; some reviews said Af slow; fast or faster than Nikon 70-200 vr II U have to check your camera setting set off your focus tracking

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The fast AF NIKKOR 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED has proven itself a stellar performer in low-light situations where capturing distant action is crucial. It's fast f/2.8 maximum aperture delivers beautiful background blur and versatile low-light capability.