2nd pic, did u used support equipment...?(monopod/tripod)

what body did u used?

No idea who said that 80-200 is as sharp as the VR2. I have always said that the VR2 is sharpest followed closely by AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8, VR1 and lastly the two touch on FF. I also don't doubt that the newer 85mm f/1.4G is sharper than the 1.4D. Should be since newer tech and optics. But on achieving correct focus, both 85mm lenses are about the same. Speed of achieving correct focus would be AF-S hands down.
What was shocking?

Like everything else, lenses are tools of the trade. They only help us to take photographs. So if one person cannot achieve better results with it, don't go blaming the tools.
The difference is not worlds apart. Difference is much closer than 80-200 and 70-200 comparison and even then, you pixel peep on the LCD screen.
Again, your statement on weight is incorrect. The AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8 is the heaviest.

Anyway, if I have not personally tested and own a particular lens, I will be honest upfront and say that I have not unlike some here who claims that touching and fondling it at the shop or fired few test shots in BTS is considered testing. 

My opinions are based on my understanding and after owning several AF-S as well as AF lenses along the way. You sound like you own a lot of lenses but have you own enough to form an opinion?
Did you have to crop?
A 85mm f/1.4? Or a 200mm f/2.0?

To be frank, I was as stubborn as you back then when deciding between f/1.4D and f/1.4G. But ended up with the f/1.4G because it render nicer color, at that point of time I didn't know the focus accuracy differences between both lens until I swapped my lens with friend's 85mm f/1.4D mainly because he wants to try out then I found out the differences in terms of focusing accuracy.

Everyone knows lens are just tools. 

The weight is correct according to Nikonusa.com,
AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
(Approx.)45.9 oz. (1300g)

AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
(Approx.)54.3 oz. (1540g)

Guys, any recommended shop to get Aipo drybox at good bargain-able price?

My location is PJ/KL.

Well, it's actually 1580g. I believe you got the 1550g figure from KR which he does not include the humungous HB-17 hood.

So far, I checked gstrapinuse offers the cheapest price among I asked. I'm still considering should I take the AP-48EX or straight away get the AP-68EX to be safe

The drybox will be storing

1x Body + Grip
1x Body Only
4x Lenses (normal length lenses)
2x Flashes

Yet to own any tele, but this will be it as for the time being. Should the AP-48EX sufficient with plenty of spaces left?

Films and tapes yes, they do get hit by fungus if in a humid weather eventually. But for DSLR bodies, I don't know for sure. Since got space, why not?

From your experience, would the AP-48EX able to fit in D7000 + BG + 17-55 2.8G & D7000 + 85 1.4G attached with 2 extra lenses? Still got room for flashguns (or tele lens) or it is necessary to detach the body and lens?

Not to say I'm lazy... but I'm just looking at the possible convenient

Well, one is mine and the other one is my gf's

The D7000 + BG + 17-55 taking up one compartment is attached or detached? Still left one compartment for another D7000 + 85G and left one last compartment for lenses and flashguns?

keazyc is right. dx lens will be no crop for dx body. it will be crop when fx lens on dx body..

I found the stock USB cable supplied with my D7000 is too short for tethering purposes. Any recommendations on longer cable or extension that can get the job done?

Eyefi different leh.... So normal USB extension will do?

When are you free, so that you can pass me the 'promised' disc? 

Got photography course this weekend, so not going for the concert. I'll contact u somewhere around next week then.
Roger. Thanks!

Haven't discovered anything about eyefi yet. Like u said, its potential limitation would be on the remote control via PC. Unless they come together with such software or compatible with current tether-able softwares.

Actually I've just updated my Lightroom. Last nite tried the tethered capture, found out the cable too short. Potong stim!
No la, just a basic course organized by my company's employees club. Watching Chelsea's game?

If under budget, I would not go for 17-55; As DX user, especially not working as photographer, and under budget, RM5K is a big amount, not something we can buy with even 1 year saving; You might read before some people save over 2 years just to get the 70-200mm f/2.8. If the person wants to own few lenses, they may consider "alternatives" depending on the price difference and so on, if makes a lot of difference.

However, the 2nd hand price is considerable; The main issue is finding a good condition unit especially after some horror stories.

FX is different case, having able to spend a FX body, the "value" of the money is different; RM1000 value for people who can afford DX VS people who can afford FX is very much different.
Just like people who can afford budget car VS people can can afford luxury car, the "value" of money is different; That day at one shop, I heard the owner of Audi TT talking about the some aftermarket headlamp, he said "only RM4000, cheap lah!" (not sure for both sides of only 1); For people who just say drive a B-Segment car, even RM1000 is "very" expensive?