That extra 5% of potentially better image quality is not worth the weight, size, and cost of the 2.8 for my uses. For landscape use I'd absolutely get the 70-300 over the 70-200. At $550 the 70-300 doesn't break the bank either. You could just keep the 70-200 for now and just buy the 70-300 to try out for awhile. If you’ve ever photographed with any of Nikon’s earlier 400mm f/2.8 lenses, you’ll probably appreciate the relatively light weight of the new Z-mount version. At about three kilograms / 6.5 pounds, it is still not particularly portable, but it’s 850g / 2 pounds less than the prior Nikon 400mm f/2.8 E AF-S FL ED VR. Upload & Sell: Off. p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · 70-200 2.8: the E FL vs S question. My understanding is the Z is only MARGINALLY sharper as the E is a fairly new lens. The real difference is focus acquisition, where the Z is more "sure" of itself and tends to grab focus faster. That is only true of the E on the Z7. Expert news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. Nikon 70-200/f2.8 E FL Started Nov 11, 2017 | User reviews thread Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images taken with the brand new Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens. The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR is a professional telephoto zoom lens that's lighter and more portable than its predecessor. A gallery of 78 JPEG photos taken with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E The 70-200 VR II doesn't even have the function buttons. If the lack of Arca compatibility is a negative, then all of Nikon's lenses have the same con. All in all Nikon is easily the overall best & sharpest 70-200 on the market with high build quality and very fast AF i am really looking forward for next year bird season +D850 on this lens. Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM | S In-depth testing Latest Camera Reviews Beyond the studio tests Feature Articles and I crouched down to get some lower-angle shots with the Nikon 70-200 f/2.8E lens attached to the camera, A Review of Camera Shutter Sounds: Nikon at Top, Leica at Bottom. q2y28.