What is the difference between the VR and VR2 lens?
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I'm new to photography, so I can't answer your question, but here's a link to a discussion on VR (vibration reduction) lenses: http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/41801372
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It would work just great. There is no advantage to the VR lenses here, because the light is usually bright and the subjects are fast moving.
574210
The obvious difference is the cosmetics. The G lens is silver whereas the G 2 is white. What I noticed otherwise was the G 2 focuses slightly faster. Both are fine lenses.
956543
Main difference is the glass quality/coating. The VX-2 has crystal clear glass and the light gathering capability of the VX-2 is superior; for a 40mm glass, I was pleasantly surprised at how much light this scope draws in. Also, I believe the windage/elevation knobs are different; the VX-2 has 1/4 click MOA adjustments...can't remember what the VX-1 has, but they are different. Hope that answered your question, but Google would probably give you more info than this old school shooter ;).
464456
No comparison. Ability to go to F1.4 makes the depth of field control so much better. These two lens are in completely different class.
448718
I've owned both lenses, and in my opinion for use with FX cameras the AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR lens is a better lens than the old 24-120mm f/3/5-5.6G. The 24-85G is sharper, especially at the edges; it's lighter; and its VR function works better. Of course, you give up the extra range, but I've found that 85mm is adequate for most general photography.
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Yes it will work but.. I wouldn't spend the extra money for a vr lens if you don't have it in camera although this is a great lens and works great and takes beautiful pics on my d5200 witch has vr (vibration reduction)
1164226
This lens won't autofocus with a D3100, it requires an internal focusing motor D90/D7000. It will still operate on the D3100 just as a manual focus lens. No it doesn't have VR.
1850792
There are no electrical contacts, at least on my adapter, to enable VR to work. Of greater concern is that DX lenses have no aperature ring and when mounted will be set to minimum aperature of f/22 or f/32. Older lenses with an aperature ring can be adjusted.
1510152
I think VR will be worth the extra money. You will be able to take without flash in lower light as compared to without VR. Though D40 is awesome, most people recommend D60 over it mainly because of the VR in the bundled lens.
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Yes, it is. It will get you close to the action and will still allow you to be able to move around for better views and better angles. As others have already pointed out, the Nikon 300mm f/2.8G AF-S ED VR II Nikkor Super Telephoto Prime Lens will perform better in low light but with a hefty price tag and also a loss of mobility due to the increased size and weight.
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The 2.8 gives you slightly better VR and one more stop over the f4. You could always take advantage of Amazon's 30 day return policy and try the f4. If it works well for you, keep it. If not, return it for the f2.8 model. Your current lens has NO VR, so either lens would be a big improvement.
422101
I ended up getting the D60 with the VR 55-200 zoom lens and I am very pleased. Lots to learn!!!
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Mine came with the 55-300 VR lens, read through the included items list to check.
1254979
N8TE - Thanks for the advice. I will look into the AF-S (especially the 70-300 VR) but it's good to know my old lens is still an option.
1263835
Pentax has SR (shake reduction) mechanism. VR (vibration reduction) and IS (image stabilization) are Canon and Nikon terms for similar feature.
548067
Thank you for contacting us. The 18-55mm lens will have "VR" or vibration reduction but the 55-200mm lens does not have this feature.