I recently bought an 80-200 f/2.8 Nikkor lens for my D200 and really like the way you can blur the background. Of course, you pay the price, not only monetarily, but the weight is substantial. Shooting wide open, or stopped down one f-stop will yield a soft, blurred background. I have another 80-200 but, it's an f/4.5 and can't achieve the effects with it as I can this latest and greatest acquisition.

 

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Very nice shots.
Many thanks. You can't go wrong with a good subject and lens.
I am also using the 80-200 2.8 on a D200. GREAT setup for dog shots!! I use to work for a local camera shop and this was by far one of nikon's top selling lenses.
It's a great lens for sure. Most times I have it on a monopod with a Markins ball head for stability. Personally, I think it's sharper between 100-180mm and stoped down just a bit...like f/3.2-f4. Most lens do improve stopped down a little and this one is no exception.
Very nice bokeh with this lens! I have the 50mm and 85mm f/1.8 Nikkors and love their creamy bokehs and the clear separation between the subject and the background. These are beautiful examples. And a beautiful furkid! :)
That's one of Nikon's finest...and fastest lens. You done good choosing that one. Bubba's easy to photograph and he's so photogenic it's hard to get a bad shot with him. You just have to wait for the right moment which may require a series of shots and you're sure to get one out of four that is "suitable for framing".
I know what you mean. This one was taken with the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 and there are a bevy of shots before and after...just to get that right moment!

Yep, sometimes you don't get the first expression as wanted so you shoot until you do. 4Gig cards are cheaper than film use to be. Don't like the shot? Erase it!:) Only with a fast lens can you isolate your subject like this. I have a 80-200 F4.5-5.6 that's super sharp but, it's not like the 2.8 lens...and, certainly not as expensive.

Another favorite with the 2.8.
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Great expression - nice bokeh, too! It's a good thing we have Corgis as furkids - they are natural hams and love to vamp for the lens! Here's another one with the 50mm f/1.8

They are a wonderful breed. I can't imagine any other. Couldn't figure out how to copy the one from flickr but this is the link...one of my favorites.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/43545724@N03/4382983345/
Wondeful shot - I commented on Flickr. You have a keen eye for catching the moment!
I use to do weddings, portraits and family reunions...you had to be quick on the draw at those events. Good equipment is a must and a quick trigger finger helps. These brown eyed Corgis steal your heart and you just have to capture that for posterity. I guess I'd have a living room wall full of pictures but then, he might get the big head.:)

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