Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Customer Review: Happy to have it
Summary: 5 Stars
I use Nikon since ~30 years. Last one a F801 (film, autofocus) for over 20 years. I used digital Sony W7 and Canon Elph etc. in parallel to the film camera F801. I ordered the D80 with a Tamron 28-75 /f2.8 on Feb 2008. First evening I shot about 200 images. Bottom line, the very old&cheap Nikon 35-70 mm f3.3-5.6 was in sharpness and contrast better then the Tamron (my taste). I returned the Tamron. I wanted a lense about that focus length. I read Ken Rockwell review and bought this one in May, made over 1500 images.
The sharpness, the contrast, the versility, the handling (no "turning front part"), the weight on the D80 body is perfect to me. It is exact what I was looking for and did not find with the Tamron. I am fully satisfied with this lense.
Customer Review: NICE
Summary: 5 Stars
NICE LENS;I DONT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT;IT TAKES A WHILE TO GET USED TO INTERNAL FOCUS IN MACRO MODE ALSO, BUT IT DOES THE JOB FINE;I NEVER GO WRONG WITH NIKON(SO WHAT ELSE IS NEW) KEEP YOUR CANONS, IM A NIKONIAN FOR LIFE,LOL....PS-AMAZONS PRICE WAS 200- LESS THAN I COULD GET WITH A RITZ DISCOUNT!!! HMMMPH!!Customer Review: This Lens Performs As Anticipated
Summary: 5 Stars
This lens received mixed revews everywhere I checked. Having used Nikon products for the past 37 years, and owning three Nikon lenses for my D80, I ordered it. Beach Camera's service was excellent and the lens arrived in factory fresh condition. In the past month I have used this lens shooting several indoor events, both available light and with my SB-600, with excellent results. Its performance as a Macro lens is also outstanding. For those of you who want to take this lens to a lab to find fault, have at it! It works for me!Customer Review: Great all purpose lens
Summary: 4 Stars
I have used this lens for over 3000 photographs and it is sharp but...I use it on a Nikon D200 and the four auto focus sensors can cause much frustration--desired objects out of focus!-- when having to shoot moving objects, say in a parade especially under low light conditions. I am still thinking it is me so I continue to practice hoping to figure out which setting on the d200 to use. However, when the subject is not moving it works great. It is heavy but that is what you pay for to own a good quality lens. See Ken Rockwell's review for more technical aspects. I also concur that the lens hood, although it gives that pro look, does not seat well on the lens. Overall, I highly recommend it.Customer Review: A very nice lens
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm am very happy with this lens. With macro enabled, I can REAllY get up close to the subject matter, It rarely needs to hunt around much wit the auto-focus.
There are a few issues. First, I think this lens really could benefit from a UV filter, as I do notice some purple fringing. Also, in bright situations, some color seperation is apparent. Given the size of the lens, a good filter might cost something around $60, but thats just the breaks there. My biggest issue with the lens is the hood. It's always trying to fall off, or twist away, For the price, I would have expected some little type of button catch or something to keep it in place. I've hit the point where I rarely use it, and it just gets in the way in my bag.
Even with all that, this is the first lens I reach for, and it would be the one I keep on my camera to start with if it wasnt for the lack of protective filter, and the fact that the camera sits oddly in my bag with this lens attached.
Overall, I gave it 4 stars. The chromatic abberations may get to me if I start printing out my stuff really big, but by that point, I'll have the filter I need to help correct that.