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Major Nikon

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9. I have the 2nd version

Reply to justiceischeap (Reply #7)

Sun Dec 23, 2012, 06:25 PM

Dec 2012

Optically I don't think there's any difference between the 1st and 2nd version. Both have 16 elements in 12 groups. Both have identical MTF curves. The differences are mainly in the electronics and the addition of a few features.

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I think I just got my first good lens [View all] justiceischeap Dec 2012 OP

If you have an F-stop on the lens nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #1

I don't have f-stop on the lens justiceischeap Dec 2012 #2

Hand holding and using the truck for a brace nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #3

Here's a bit of information which might be helpful Major Nikon Dec 2012 #4

So much helpful information! justiceischeap Dec 2012 #5

I have the Nikon 18-200 Major Nikon Dec 2012 #6

Do you have the first or second version? justiceischeap Dec 2012 #7

I have the 2nd version Major Nikon Dec 2012 #9

Just wanted to show you this justiceischeap Dec 2012 #8

You won't see ghosting or flare most of the time Major Nikon Dec 2012 #10