I hope I can get a long telephoto lens like the ones you mentioned one day haha XD Maybe when I am filthy rich I suppose haha XD Although not a very practical lens to have, it sure is fun to use it for bird/monkey/snake shots, noneed to go ninja mode 

totally agree, that lens is so crazy sharp even wide open.

at 70mm f2.8, it is as sharp as those prime lenses out there. at 200mm, still sharp, but can't compare with prime telephoto lens.

not to mention the not bad macro capability you can get.

at around 2.5k, it's the only brand new 70-200 f2.8 you can get.

careful though, the AF isn't that good, tends to front/back focus a little bit at longer focal length.

wah all shoot watch.
i shot this using PnS with window light and lots of flags to block and redirect n bounce 

actually no need to think that nikon's 70-200 is the only choice.

since he says he likes MF, the SWM don't matter that much that him already.

and compare the nikon 70-200 vrii/i with tamron 70-200 macro, will the 4-5k of price difference justified by better focusing motor and VR? build quality aside, most people don't threat their lens like a weapon.

it is tougher for sure.

but if you treat your lens nicely, don't abuse them, don't use in rain, don't drop or bang the lens, any lens will last many years easily.

maybe.. dun bang them enuf la..even nikon lens will die if crash ouch 
i think the tammy 70200 is good buy at low price. (nt vy low oso la )
it'll be a good portrait lens..u're using d7k? 200= 300mm for u.. go shoot motorsports haha

Took a lot dy.. that day i take aquarium photo but still the shot not very nice..very blur and the light not as i wish..
very dull.. 

If you plan to get one, get the auto one to retain AF and aperture control. Manual ET need A LOT OF PATIENCE.

I've already tried extension tubes and a Raynox 250
Getting a Raynox  will be a better pick bro
Don't have to worry too much about lost light, malfunction or incompatibility issues, yet at the same time not losing too much on magnification