This Nikon 70-200mm VR was Nikon's top professional zoom for news and sports photographers from its introduction in 2003 through the Fall of 2009 when it was replaced by the very similar 70-200mm VR II. Today this original 70-200 VR is still a remarkable professional lens. The only things the newer lenses do is focus a little more closely, weigh a little less, or maybe have a hair more sharpness visible only in the laboratory.

Features:

• Fast f/2.8 speed for low light, soft backgrounds and action-stopping shutter speeds.
• Built tough: all metal except for rubber gaskets and bumpers.
• Built to last: many markings are engraved to outlast all of us.
• Fast, quiet AF with a silent wave motor. You won't scare sensitive subjects as other AF lenses might.
• Instant manual-focus override: just grab the focus ring at any time
• Vibration reduction so you can leave the tripod at home.
• Three AF-Lock buttons to lock focus when pressed and held. These are extremely handy once you learn to use them.
• Better bokeh than most other Nikkor lenses.