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Hi guy's
I'm a little bit uncomfortable about asking this question because it might upset some die hard fans of the Nikon 14-24mm, but here it goes...
Does the 14-24mm need an improvement? and if so, what would you like it to be?
Ex, maybe an new type of lens coating to reduce flare.



Aug 23, 2016 at 07:14 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · 14-24 improvements?


If I were to have a wish list for improvements of my beloved 14-24, it would be that it went wider to 11mm like the Canon, as well as have fluorine coating as I've been caught in bad weather with it, dew, dust, etc.


Aug 23, 2016 at 07:23 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · 14-24 improvements?


11-24mm and take filters and I would be in heaven


Aug 23, 2016 at 07:34 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · 14-24 improvements?


Thanks guy's for those ice breakers answers, it's good hear that you are both open to improvements on the 14-24mm.
I was afraid that i would get an answer like... why improve an optical masterpiece.



Aug 23, 2016 at 07:40 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · 14-24 improvements?


needs a slot for drop in filters


Aug 23, 2016 at 07:42 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · 14-24 improvements?


youie wrote:
Hi guy's
I'm a little bit uncomfortable about asking this question because it might upset some die hard fans of the Nikon 14-24mm, but here it goes...
Does the 14-24mm need an improvement? and if so, what would you like it to be?
Ex, maybe an new type of lens coating to reduce flare.


Tamron 15-30 with VR is the improvment you are looking for.



Aug 23, 2016 at 08:44 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · 14-24 improvements?


Better to leave wonderful alone. Plus I doubt that it's much of a R&D priority for Nikon.


Aug 23, 2016 at 08:57 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · 14-24 improvements?


The 14-24 was an untouchable lens for a long time, and is still great, but between the Tamron 15-30 and the Canon 11-24 it's now on the block for improvements. While a 11-24 f2.8 would be so massive and expensive I don't think it worth it, it would be very cool to see Nikon expand the zoom range a bit if it doesn't hurt the quality. I wonder if we could get something like a 13-28mm f2.8?


Aug 23, 2016 at 08:58 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · 14-24 improvements?


glowhunter wrote:
needs a slot for drop in filters


+1 I'd prefer that to my wonderpana system.



Aug 23, 2016 at 09:20 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · 14-24 improvements?


Why improve an optical masterpiece ?
My only wish - Nikon should reduce weight by half



Aug 23, 2016 at 09:51 PM
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is the tamron better? just wondering, as i keep hearing about this lens.


Aug 23, 2016 at 10:32 PM
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Just make it tilt & shift


Aug 23, 2016 at 10:47 PM
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Dustin Gent wrote:
is the tamron better? just wondering, as i keep hearing about this lens.


I have both. As for IQ/sharpness, the Tamron is at least as good if not better, read: slightly better in some areas, equal in others, maybe not quite as good in others but I don't know where it isn't at least as good except that it doesn't go to 14mm. The real benefit (for me) is that it goes to 30mm and has VC. I find that I swap out to my 24-70 less with the extra range at the long end when traveling. I know some don't see the advantages of VC on extreme wide angle lenses, but trust me, it is a benefit. You can up the aperture for better DOF whilst keeping the ISO low, and you can shoot in lower light by a good 2-3 stops. Only drawback is it is a slightly bigger and a slightly heavier than the 14-24 and still has the filter issue and bulbous front element like the Nikon - for me the slight extra weight and size is not an issue.

The 14-24 is a legendary lens and for it's time a wonder and still worthy of the legendary status it is still a superb lens. However, other lens makers have inevitably caught up.



Aug 23, 2016 at 11:15 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · 14-24 improvements?


hmm. i may rent one to see. if it is as good and cheaper...


Aug 23, 2016 at 11:49 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · 14-24 improvements?


It still has no direct competition, so I doubt it`s at the top of their list for a refresh, but I`m sure they will eventually. Nobody has matched it yet since 2007. I don`t think a lot of people realized just how good it is almost 10 years ago now.


Aug 24, 2016 at 12:02 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · 14-24 improvements?


PIOK wrote:
Why improve an optical masterpiece ?
My only wish - Nikon should reduce weight by half


It's my lightest lens! It's my go-to for a walk-around with my D500, but a little too specialized for a walk-around on my D750.

The Canon going to 11mm is cool, but I'd rather have f/2.8. The Tamron is interesting if I was cash crunched and I do see the value of VR, but I'm happy with the 14-24.



Aug 24, 2016 at 04:22 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · 14-24 improvements?


I'm not sure that Nikon can make a 11-24mm F4.0 zoom for $2900. Patents may be involved.Their 14-24 F2.8 was/is an optically groundbreaking design. To this day the 14mm wide end is better than most 14mm primes. You can argue that the extra stop (F2.8 instead of F4.0) has more utility than the Canon 11-24 wider end.


Aug 24, 2016 at 07:16 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · 14-24 improvements?


I don't even notice this lens in my pack. It's not heavy, it's not light.
There's bigger issues when out in the desert.



Aug 24, 2016 at 07:44 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · 14-24 improvements?


My Tamron 15-30 VC is as good, if not better optically, has VC, and is cheaper. It's definitely been matched.

CanadaMark wrote:
It still has no direct competition, so I doubt it`s at the top of their list for a refresh, but I`m sure they will eventually. Nobody has matched it yet since 2007. I don`t think a lot of people realized just how good it is almost 10 years ago now.





Aug 24, 2016 at 08:42 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · 14-24 improvements?


I'm pretty happy with mine --- I have the Wonderpana system and it is serviceable. The 14-24 is the last lens I will ever sell, I like it that much.


Aug 24, 2016 at 09:05 AM
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