I've had this 70-200 f/2.8 VR lens for about three years and have used it extensively on cameras with DX sensors. My main use has been indoor volleyball in poorly lit gyms. It has functioned with sharpness, contrast and excellent handling given its large size.
Speaking of size... this lens is not small. I know many pros that, despite the size, carry the pro 70-200 f/2.8 VR in their bags. I, however, have often opted for the Nikon 70-300 VR when I know the lighting will be plentiful (outdoors during daylight hours). The 70-300 VR is not as high in quality but is much smaller and lighter.
Now that I am using a camera with an FX sensor (D700), I have noticed vignetting in the corners in some of my photos taken with the 70-200 f/2.8. Case in point, last month I used the 70-200 f/2.8 to shoot some water polo at the local high school. The pool is VERY poorly lit. And flash is rough with the reflections off the water (not to mention it could blind the players). I've been shooting at ISO3200 (love the D700's low light high ISO capabilities), F/2.8 and a 1/250 shutter speed. The pics are almost useless in the corners. The only solution is to switch the camera to DX mode OR buy an alternate lens.
Bottom Line... I recommend this lens but the shooter must know it's limitations on a FX camera. Buy Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras!
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