Nikon 70-200 F2.8 VRII - any quirks to be aware of?

DoubleCheese · 17 Jun 2013 at 10:44

I've just hired this from Lenses for Hire for a week and want to know if there are any quirks specific to it to consider. It's for a trip to Rwanda which will include a Gorilla trek, a ceremony, landscape and possibly some street.

Thanks!

DoubleCheese · 17 Jun 2013 at 12:18

Thanks, I've just received the box and it is heavy! I may get a guide to help my carry the gear up the mountain depending on how I feel on the day.

DoubleCheese · 17 Jun 2013 at 19:05

Damn, I've just opened the box and it looks like they've sent the older VR1 lens! Liking at images online its almost definitely the older lens. I recall reading issues with it and the newer (at the time) FX bodies, including my D700.
Pretty gutted. It's too late to replace it I leave at 6am tomorrow.

DoubleCheese · 18 Jun 2013 at 08:54

Its official, I'm an idiot. It's the right lens.

[/idiot mode]

Lenses for Hire emailed me first thing to query it and offer to get me a replacement today which is fantastic.

Now to catch the connecting flight!