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miskelly
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Location: United Kingdom
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Review Date: Feb 4, 2009
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| Rating: 9
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sharp, fast ,silent & great build quality
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no v.r,a little heavy
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like many others here i to have switched from canon (after 17 years).when i first looked into it i was not so happy with the smaller lens choice for fx use compaired to canon but when you actually try this lens out it is optically so much better than any of my array of lenses on my 5d incl.24-70 & leaves the 24 105is in the dust ,yes it's a heavy ish lens but this thing is all metal incl.the filter thread & a rubber gasket on the rear to complete the weather sealing on d700/3,
after all best image quality is what we all strive for & the lens has it in buckets so should be a keeper long after the d700/d3
have gone.
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 Feb 4, 2009
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LMT1972
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Location: Australia
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Review Date: Jan 31, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
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| Rating: 8
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Build quality, IQ
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Soft at the wide end, expensive, heavy
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I use this lens on the D300 and at the long end (50-70mm) you won't find better IQ anywhere. I use it for candid portraiture and the sharpness, colour & micro-contrast is superb (as good as any prime IMO). Wide open it is tack sharp and is even better at f4.
Unfortunately at the wide end (24-35mm) it is woeful in the corners at all apertures (I've had 2 copies and both were the same). This softness seems to be a real issue on DX bodies and less apparent on FX bodies. I also have a Tamron 28-75 and it slaughters the 24-70 in corners at the wide end which is a real shame as this lens excels in all other areas.
Cheers
Leigh
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Jan 31, 2009
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svx94
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Location: Canada
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Review Date: Jan 31, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
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| Rating: 10
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Best IQ in the class
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no VR for its price
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Good color, contrast, sharpness. I compared this lens (on D700) with Canon's 24-70/2.8 and 24-105/4 (on 5D II), this lens wins the sharpness by far. You can see the edge sharpness difference even on the camera LCD. This lens at 2.8 is sharper then both Canon on F4.
I would love to see a VR version of this one.
I also heard the construction issue with the lens mount. It can break apart with relatively minor force.
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Jan 31, 2009
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braveman
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Location: Poland
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Review Date: Jan 17, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,500.00
| Rating: 10
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Outstanding sharp (!), great build, good range in FX, very good contrast & color
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field curvature at 24mm f/2.8 (but when you stop to f/5.6 FC is gone) and... price
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It's outstanding lens. I change my system from Canon to Nikon. I've used Canon 40D+ 24-70 f/2.8 and after change i only say - this lens (Nikkor) is MUCH! better in every aspect than canon - especially in wide end (24-35mm). IMHO Canon has (only) minimal better distorsions correction,
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Jan 17, 2009
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albertino
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Location: Italy
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Review Date: Jan 11, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $160,000.00
| Rating: 10
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Nitido-contrastato-luminoso e ben bilanciato
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distorsione a 24mm ma recuperabile in P.S.
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E' capace di dare immagini nitide e ben contrastate-resiste benissino al flare, vignettatura da f4 in poi inesistente
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Jan 11, 2009
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x-other
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Location: Romania
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Review Date: Dec 25, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,683.22
| Rating: 6
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Sharp, Fast, Great IQ
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Front focus, poor construction quality
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I brought this lens from a retailer in Romania. I did not make the focus test right after I got it thinking it's silly to make it for a high grade lens. Finally when I did the test it showed about 2 mm front focus with the worst results at 70mm f/4. I went back to Nikon’s authorized service in Bucharest and they decided to change it right after I strongly refused to accept an “18-55 f3.5-5.6” as a replacement lens while mine was supposed to be sent in Germany for recalibration.
It's a shame for Nikon to have such a poor level of service in Romania. Imagine that you must wait up to 1-2 months to get back your lens or body back from the service because locally they are not capable to repair it and they must send it to Germany of other Nikon service. It happens me before with my D200 which showed well know banding issues.
It took about 4 months to have again quality problems with the replaced 24-70 f/2.8. Right before Christmas, during a photo session, unexpectedly the zoom collar becomes rough among 28mm and 24 mm and then it got stuck there. It's strange that I did not drop the lens or broke it. As a matter of fact I took care of it more than I took care of myself.
I took it back to the same Nikon's authorized service but this time they refused to change it, they keep it in service although they’re on holidays until January 5th, and again they were not able to provide a back up lens other than 16-85 f/3.5-5.6 AF-S VR. I'm shooting with d700 and I could not offer to my customer’s 5mpx pictures with a poorer IQ due to the lens. I'm expecting to get it back no early than February again because they couldn't repair it locally and have to send it to Germany. Probably it's just a screw issue...
Because I needed a wide lens for some shootings, even that 24 mm was wide enough for a FF, I had to go to the retailer to buy a brand new 14-24 f/2.8 in order not to get dropped by my customers. I wanted to buy that lens but not under the circumstances described above.
This experience cost me two trips to the service meaning 320 km made it twice because I'm not leaving in Bucharest and the cost for the new lens being forced by the circumstances. And yes, I'm frustrated because all of this!
SHAME NIKON, SHAME ON YOU!
For who wants to see my photo stream on flickr please follow the link below:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/x-other/
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Dec 25, 2008
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Carl Feather
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Location: United States
Posts: 578
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Review Date: Dec 22, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,450.00
| Rating: 9
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Great build, good range, very sharp
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Cost. Wish it went to 105
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I also have the 28-70 but after getting the D700 I felt the lens was not up to the improved sensor. The 28-70 is my favorite portrait combo on a D300.
The 24-70 smokes the 28-70 wide open and it just gets better stopped down. This lens is all its cracked up to be; as good as the 14-24, which I sold to get this.
I just wish it went to 105 or at least 85 and had VR.
Otherwise, it's perfect for the D700.
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Dec 22, 2008
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MrDouble
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Registered: Jun 21, 2006
Location: United States
Posts: 104
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Review Date: Oct 19, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,700.00
| Rating: 10
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Compact and light, build quality, sharp with great contrast at all apetures/focal lengths, very good bookeh, fast focus, flare resistant.
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Nothing really, could use VR in some situations.
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This is my bread n butter lens on D700. Handles well, although focus ring could be little further out, gives results on par or better than primes in its range, resists flares better than any other 2.8 lens I've used.
VR would be nice but with high ISO capability of D700/D3, not necessary.
Best wide-to-mid zoom to date from Nikon.
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Oct 19, 2008
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OCphotography
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Location: Denmark
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Review Date: Sep 30, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $2,200.00
| Rating: 10
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Sharpest zoom lens ever! Ultra fast AF on D3, amazing build! Nano Coating.
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Haha! You gotta be kiddin, right? ;) NONE!
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Yes, this lens is extremely expensive, but it is worth every penny!
Sharp as crazy, fast, fast AF! Great build quality, weather-sealed, deliver amazing results!
I am using this one on my D3 and it rocks!
Definately best lens I have ever owned (Been with Canon for 12 years, nothing in the same range/class can compare). Yes, the Canon version is a fine lens, but when you get this one, you forget Canon like a lightning.
I am very happy with the lens hood design too, it has a clip on function when you turn it, that way it can unscrew itself and fall of like others might do. Very clever Nikon!
Will recommend it to anyone, but it will shine like a star on D700/D3! It is born for full-frame and it wont let you down!
Next up for purchase is the little brother, 14-24mm :P
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Sep 30, 2008
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hike
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Review Date: Aug 24, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,699.00
| Rating: 10
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Incredibly sharp, fast focusing, well balanced on a D3
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No VR
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Having used this with a D3 for almost 9 months, I have yet to find a flaw. My only regret is that Nikon didn't include VR (especially given the price), but this lens reset my expectations for what good glass can deliver.
Great build, great bokeh and I've never had any issue with CA. Very quiet. Sharp to the corners on full-frame.
Yes, it would be nice it were lighter, cheaper and had more on the telephoto end, but I guess there has to be some limit.
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Aug 24, 2008
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Charles Loy
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Aug 23, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,599.00
| Rating: 10
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Build quality and sharpness at any focal or f stop. Quiet, fast focus. Best zoom I have used.
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None, see comments
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This is a wonderful zoom lens, awesome color, contrast and sharpness. But it has no VR - it should for it's size, weight and cost. I have owned 2 copies, the first was a great lens but this lens is better (somewhat sharper, much sharper at f2.8).
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Aug 23, 2008
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chickpiper
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Review Date: Aug 22, 2008
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Recommend? no |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Excellent results at all focal lengths. Colors are perfect.
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none
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It is the best zoom lens I have ever used..
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Aug 22, 2008
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tomjwu
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Location: United States
Posts: 61
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Review Date: Aug 13, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,700.00
| Rating: 9
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Good built quality and very fast and sharp
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Big and expensive.
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Got this lens about the same time with D700 and what's a combo. Haven't test this lens on the job yet but only with the D300 and it worked really wonderful, fast & accurate.
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Aug 13, 2008
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jmphotography
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Review Date: May 27, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,500.00
| Rating: 10
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Build quality, incredible Sharpness, Bokeh!!!! Wide open sharpness
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None for me
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I recently switched from the big C 24-70 2.8L to the a D3 with the 24-70 and I must say that I am so happy I made the switch. This lens has impressed me with its precision focus and speed on the D3. This is my workhorse lens for my weddings. I feel I can really notice a beautiful, more natural bokeh on this lens over my past lens, possibly dues to the fact the Nikon uses more aperture blades to create more of a circle. I was a Hasselblad shooter for about 14 years and missed their lenses. These new Nikon lenses cure my appetite for hasselblad quality. The Nikon lenses are built very well and solid.
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May 27, 2008
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Grognard
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Location: United States
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Review Date: May 5, 2008
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Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Better balanced than the "Beast", just as sharp, seems to focus slightly faster with less hunting on my D2X.
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Price
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This is a wonderful lens, albeit one that I purchased for the extra 4mm over my 28-70mm. Both, to my poor eyes, seem equally sharp, but the 24-70mm handles flare better, and seems to focus a little better, with less hunting in low light better on my D2X. I just about had second thoughts at the price though. I paid more for this lens than my 70-200mm.
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May 5, 2008
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SoundHound
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Registered: Jan 14, 2006
Location: United States
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Review Date: May 3, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,700.00
| Rating: 10
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Sharp wide open. Smooth and quiet
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It's so good you wish for more reach on the tele end. so you don't have to change up. Pricey when compared to the competition
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Not much else to say except that I sold my, extremely well calibrated, Canon 24-70 (from a 14 lens Canon inventory)
because if 'm going to shoot a 24-70 it's going to be this Nikkor.
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May 3, 2008
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