Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens
Customer Review: The BEST lens I've ever owned
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a Nikon shooter for over 25yrs and this is hands down the best lens I've ever had. Yes it's very expensive, but it's well worth it. The sharpness and the low light capability is astounding. I have a D700 and the combo is incredible. It is a heavy lens, especially combined with the D700 it can be tiring if shooting all day. The results make up for it though. Get a good camera strap (I bought a Tamrac one) and that helps. Also suggest B+W MRC UV filter(they are the best) for protection.
other lenses: 50 1.4f AFS, 85 1.4f, 80-200 2.8f, 35 2f. Also use it on my D80 with exclnt results, but not as ideal with the cropped sensor...
Customer Review: consider an alternative
Summary: 3 Stars
This is not actually a review of the lens, which I do not own, but its price. The old nikkor 35-70 f/2.8 is still widely available, and the optics (according to reviews I have read) are essentially indistinguishable. Certainly mine has superb optics. Neither lens has vr. The difference between 24mm and 35mm at the wide end is significant, but in my opinion is not $1500 significant. (I picked my 35-70 up recently for $300 used and I am very pleased with its performance.) So if you have the money, go for the 24-70. If you are strapped for cash, you can still find a terrific alternative, the 35-70, much more cheaply.
My 3 star rating is entirely about the price as compared with a very good alternative.
Customer Review: Fantastic Mid-range Zoom!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was a bit skeptical about all the positive reviews of this lens, after owning it for a month and using it frequently, I would have to agree with all the positive reviews of this lens. Yes, it's heavy in comparison to prime and consumer lenses, but this is light compared to 70-200 or 80-200/2.8. Construction is very good, AF-S focusing is quick and quiet, zoom is pretty smooth (definitely don't have issues here), and lens hood is heavy duty and included with the lens. Takes sharp and contrasty photos with my D700, though I have other lenses covered by the focal lenth of this lens, I use the 24-70mm unless I need a faster lens.
Few things I didn't know about before purchasing this lens. 1) Lens will cause shadows with onboard D700 flash with hood (24-33mm with hood off) which will require me to buy an external flash (which I planned to do), very minor vignetting at 24mm wide open aperture (I notice it but not to the point where I would edit out), will focus very close (est 12-14") for almost macro territory, bokeh is surprisingly good, I don't feel the need for uv filter with the hood in place, lens is water resistant (similar to D700) and liking that I can shoot outdoors w/o having to worry about water getting into optics or electronics.
Some may say it's a bit expensive for mid-range zoom, but it is money very well spent (at least for me). I'm glad that I could enjoy this lens now, than having to wish that I had this lens some five years from now. VR would be nice but unnecessary as D700 takes great photos at ISO 6400, the only way to make this lens better is to wish for a f1.4 version.
Customer Review: Best Lens EVER!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this for me d300 and it is an AMAZING lens. The build quality is outstanding!! The only downfalls it that it is heavy and takes a 77mm filter, but the pros defiantly outweigh the cons on this lens. I shoot concerts for my job and this lens is awesome for the job and does crystal clear low light pictures.
Definitely a lens to buy.
Customer Review: Very pleased with this lens
Summary: 5 Stars
I was frustrated with low light shooting situations, don't care for flash much, so this was my choice. This lens is the one that just stays on my D5000 body. Travel shots, catching the grandkids at play or whatever, it is the most universal lens I could ask for. It is super fast to focus, produces razor sharp images and the weight helps steady things a bit. I also wanted the new 70-200mm F2.8, but I know I will do more shooting in this range than any other. I love it.