Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

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p.1 #1 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

Well my Nikon hearsay continues because last week I inquired some opinions on my thoughts of perhaps selling my 200 f2 and now this week its the 14-24. lol

Another simply amazing optic and what I consider the finest UWA lens on the market. The very fact its a) a zoom, b) 14mm on the wide end, and c) f2.8 all would be a great feat on their own but Nikon achieved all that in one lens, wow

That praise all out of the way, has anyone who had one and sold it regretted it ? I hate to do the sell and rebuy game, especially with Nikon's prices going up all the time.

Here is the thing though, like the 200, I'm honestly not really using the 14-24 that much.

Most of my PJ work is done with the 24-70 and 24mm is pretty wide on FX, plus you have to watch out for getting some wide angle distortion which makes wider than 24mm a bit tough for some people shots. No one wants to be stretched out and distorted because they are near the corners.

The lens that I've actually been carrying is the Tokina 17mm f3.5 AT-X Pro instead. Its pretty sharp, resist flare and its very compact. Weights only about 1lb and frankly the f2.8 isn't that big of deal over f3.5.

I've just been leaving the 14-24 at home so much because its rather big and heavy and really doesn't fit in a bag well at all.

I'm really giving some thought of maybe selling it and before I do, was curious if anyone else has done so ?

I know of course that tons of people list this as a great lens they really don't use that much, but, having a great lens you don't use but thats still there when you might need it vs actually parting ways with it are two very different things

Oct 26, 2009 at 01:15 AM

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p.1 #2 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

I'm in the same boat.

My lens lineup is all the 2.8 zooms (14-24, 24-70, 70-200) and the 300mm VR.

I don't know if I use the < 24mm enough to justify keeping it. The 24-70 is a wonderful lens for that reason.

I have the same issue with the 70-200 (even if I upgrade to the VR II). I doubt I'll use it over the 300mm.

Oct 26, 2009 at 01:18 AM

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p.1 #3 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

I've been wondering about this as I rework my kit to include my D700. I'll keep my D300, at least until I can afford a D700x or whatever comes out that I can use on birds. Presently the widest FX lens I own is my 35 f/2. This includes my old AI/AIS glass, I'm ashamed to admit.

I've been saving and considering the 14-24, but many claim it to be the best lens they never use. I'm wondering if I'd be in that same boat. Maybe a 20 AFD f/2.8 would be the wiser choice in that stopped down a bit, should be close enough in IQ maybe.

With regards to the 70-200 f/2.8, that's a totally different story, I believe. It is so much smaller than the 300 f/2.8 VR that I know I'd use it a lot when I don't need the extra length. My problem is do I need the 70-200 when I already like my 70-300vr? I think so, but not sure.

That 300 f/2.8 is way too big and heavy for me to hand hold and carry around too much, but I'm a wimp and getting too old. I will always keep that lens, but it stays on some kind of support mostly whereas I could walk around at the park with a 70-200 with no issue.

Yesterday out birding at Merrit Island, FL. As you can see, it's a lot of weight and size for this old fart.

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Oct 26, 2009 at 01:59 AM

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p.1 #4 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

I totally hear what you're saying.

Just made the jump to FX with the D700 myself and ressisted the urge to get the 14-24. I used the tokina 12-24 on DX a lot for real estate, waterfalls etc but struggled with it for "flat" distant landscapes as it was too wide for me.

I couldn't see how a 14-24 would be practical unless you live in the Alps or somewhere so have gone with a 24mm 2.8 AIs. Thought about the 18-35 f3.5-4.5 but that's not so good in the corners and isn't pro quality.

What about 17-35 2.8 ? more useable FL on FX.

I've recently sold 300/2.8 and going to make do with a 300/4 on my D300 for birding and have stocked up on AIs glass - 105 2.8, 135 f2, kiron 70-210 macro f4.
Never had MF before and quite enjoying it on the D700.

Andy

Oct 26, 2009 at 02:42 AM

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p.1 #5 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

I've considered the 17-35 but its a rather pricey lens as well, around $1500 or so new and a bit redundant with the 24-70.

It would be useful for some PJ work, but then I might miss not having more reach than 35mm, especially if I'm working with just one body

Seems the 17mm F3.5 prime and the 24-70 2.8 make for a pretty good combo far as I can figure but nothing really touches the 14-24 in terms of IQ though

Oct 26, 2009 at 03:16 AM

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p.1 #6 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

If you dont use the 14-24 much sell it now and hope the 16-35 f/4VR materializes and its priced at around $1200ish. It should be smaller than the 14-24 and hopefully it will take filters.

Oct 26, 2009 at 03:28 AM

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p.1 #7 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

Whats the typical used market value for a 14-24 these days ?

Oct 26, 2009 at 03:33 AM

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p.1 #8 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

They were going for $1600+ but lately I have been seeing them going for $1500-$1550 with shipping & paypal.

Oct 26, 2009 at 03:36 AM

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p.1 #9 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

millsart wrote:
Whats the typical used market value for a 14-24 these days ?

I think it has been around $950 but if interested I would be willing to pay you $1,200.

Oct 26, 2009 at 04:28 AM

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p.1 #10 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

I use my 14-24 for real estate photography and could not be with out it for that. Everything else the 24-70 does the trick. I dont use the 70-200 as much but would not want to be without it.

Oct 26, 2009 at 05:18 AM

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p.1 #11 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

SSISteve wrote:
millsart wrote:
Whats the typical used market value for a 14-24 these days ?

I think it has been around $950 but if interested I would be willing to pay you $1,200.

Very kind of you and I'll take you up on that deal but my shipping and handling fee might seem a little high over normal postal service rates

Oct 26, 2009 at 05:30 AM

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p.1 #12 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

I sold the 24-70 and bought the 14-24< I could not be happier. I use the 35. F2 and 85 1.4 instead of the 24-70.

Oct 26, 2009 at 06:30 AM

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p.1 #13 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

i sell my 14-24 and get the 14mm instead...

Oct 26, 2009 at 08:34 AM

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p.1 #14 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

xl-1 wrote:
i sell my 14-24 and get the 14mm instead...

Why would you do that?
The 14-24 is much better than the prime?
Or did I miss something.

Oct 26, 2009 at 08:44 AM

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p.1 #15 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

I sold my 14-24 in favor of the 17-35.
Although the 14-24 is the better one, the 17-35 has a better FL for me and it takes filters.

Oct 26, 2009 at 08:45 AM

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p.1 #16 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

If you need 14-24 2.8 then you've got it. Its just like my 8mm 2.8 AiS circular fisheye. When I need it on a trip, I've got it in the bag safely housed in its hardcase. I'd never consider selling the 14-24mm 2.8. Its the reason I bought my first Nikon body, D700. Those $1,489 purchase price days are gone for good. It was a steal at that price.

Maybe you need a different bag?

Oct 26, 2009 at 09:53 AM

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p.1 #17 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

If you can afford it, keep it. If you cannot, sell it. I agree with Mr. Lindy, sometimes when you need something, you'll give anything to have it. If you ever get a job that needs a super sharp, fast, low-distortion lens, Nikon doesn't have anything else as an answer.

Oct 26, 2009 at 09:59 AM

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p.1 #18 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

I don't "regret" selling the 14-24 as it was too wide for my needs. However, I do "miss it" a LOT.

Oct 26, 2009 at 10:59 AM

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p.1 #19 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

man, you only live once, do it and stop posting about it :P

more seriously: the 14-24 is amazing, it really is. The glass is just spectacular in what it is capable of.... but it is a huge valuable piece of optical real estate. If i had one, i would always be worried about it.

Oct 26, 2009 at 11:29 AM

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p.1 #20 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

Well, if someone wants to swap his/her 14-24 for my 17-35, let's talk. I use the 17-35 a lot, but I think I'd like the bigger lens even more.

I love wide angles on the D700.

tom@guntalk.com

Oct 27, 2009 at 01:05 AM

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p.1 #21 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

millsart

Keep it up and we will have to have a good old fashion "Burning at the stake!"

Oct 27, 2009 at 01:51 AM

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p.1 #22 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

My 14-24 is great, but it doesn't get used a lot. Thing is, when I NEED really wide, nothing else will do. So, I keep it in the bag. Now, if the 17-35 were as sharp, I might go that route one day (and still may - I do miss filters sometimes).

Oct 27, 2009 at 02:25 AM

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p.1 #23 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

I sold mine & still regret it till this day. Sure I won't use it that much but when you need & don't have it ...you felt like a fool for letting it go.

Oct 27, 2009 at 10:13 AM

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p.1 #24 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

I do not like the filter thing on the 14-24 but it is soooo sharp. I do not use it alot because of the no filters i tend not to keep it on a body, but when I do I am so happy with the results.

Oct 27, 2009 at 02:55 PM

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p.1 #25 · Anyone regret selling the 14-24 28 ?

I sold mine, but regret it. I lost about $400 on the sale, and it was mint. I put the money in my IRA, which is earning zip. If I'd kept the lens, it would have appreciated to $2,000 new. And I'd have an ultra-W.A. Didn't use it much, especially on the D700. Loved it on the D300. Great lens, but just too wide for most things.

I have the 10.5 and love it for when I really need wide.

Oct 27, 2009 at 04:55 PM


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