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Nikon 24-70 2.8 S II - Image Thread

  
 
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bernardl wrote:
Why are you selling?

Cheers,
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I get a few copies with new Nikon releases, test them to see if its something that I'd want in my kit, so I usually keep one of the two.




Sep 23, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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PixiPhotography wrote:
I get a few copies with new Nikon releases, test them to see if its something that I'd want in my kit, so I usually keep one of the two.



So are you keeping one of these?



Sep 25, 2025 at 08:19 AM
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p.2 #3 · Nikon 24-70 2.8 S II - Image Thread


What vendor supports this behavior of "testing" multiple items and returning most

What happens to the returns? Future refurb's with all profit scrubbed?



Sep 25, 2025 at 08:43 AM
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FredAz wrote:
What vendor supports this behavior of "testing" multiple items and returning most

What happens to the returns? Future refurb's with all profit scrubbed?


I don’t think he returns them. I believe he sells them.



Sep 25, 2025 at 02:39 PM
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p.2 #5 · Nikon 24-70 2.8 S II - Image Thread


If there's a kind soul out there willing to test how close to parfocal this lens is, I'd sure appreciate it!


Sep 25, 2025 at 06:38 PM
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p.2 #6 · Nikon 24-70 2.8 S II - Image Thread


This one your selling doesn’t meet your requirements to stay in your bag?

PixiPhotography wrote:
I get a few copies with new Nikon releases, test them to see if its something that I'd want in my kit, so I usually keep one of the two.






Sep 26, 2025 at 03:46 PM
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p.2 #7 · Nikon 24-70 2.8 S II - Image Thread


Steve Beck wrote:
This one your selling doesn’t meet your requirements to stay in your bag?



Absolutely does, but not 2 of them



Sep 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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p.2 #8 · Nikon 24-70 2.8 S II - Image Thread


Stopped at my local (1 hour away) camera store today and unexpectedly bought one of these after trying it out. First impressions are extremely positive. Hope to post some images soon.


Sep 27, 2025 at 04:11 PM
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p.2 #9 · Nikon 24-70 2.8 S II - Image Thread


Sorry for all of the cat pics, but here a few quick shots this afternoon with the 24-70mm f/2.8 S II on the Z8-

Macy at 70mm, f/2.8, Camera Rich Tone Portrait profile






Macy at 50mm, f/2.8, Camera Rich Tone Portrait profile






Macey at 35mm, f/2.8, Camera Rich Tone Portrait profile






Quick flower shot at 70mm, f/2.8, Camera Vivid profile






Edited on Oct 05, 2025 at 07:00 PM · View previous versions



Sep 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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A few more of Macy, both at 46mm, f/2.8 on the Z8 in our sunroom, Rich Tone Portrait profile-













Edited on Oct 05, 2025 at 07:01 PM · View previous versions



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ISO 12800 with RNI 70s Kodachrome profile at 46mm, f/2.8 on the Z8-






ISO 12800 with RNI 70s Kodachrome profile at 70mm, f/2.8 on the Z8-






ISO 9000 at 46mm, f/2.8 on the Z8-







Sep 29, 2025 at 02:07 PM
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Version 1 discontinued, making it the first Z lens to be discontinued.












Oct 02, 2025 at 05:43 PM
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p.2 #13 · Nikon 24-70 2.8 S II - Image Thread


Good to see that Nikon is keeping it’s line up clean and tidy.

Cheers,
Bernard



Oct 02, 2025 at 06:40 PM
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PixiPhotography wrote:
Version 1 discontinued, making it the first Z lens to be discontinued.


Destined to be a classic!



Oct 02, 2025 at 07:16 PM
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p.2 #15 · Nikon 24-70 2.8 S II - Image Thread


A few this morning with the 24-70 f/2.8 II on the Z8 on a tripod, camera landscape profile-

24mm at f/8






33mm at f/8






24mm at f/7.1







Oct 03, 2025 at 07:19 AM
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p.2 #16 · Nikon 24-70 2.8 S II - Image Thread


Sorry, more of Macy at f/2.8 on the Z8 and 24-70mm f/2.8 II. I think this lens has very nice rendering for a zoom lens in this range.



















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Oct 03, 2025 at 09:42 AM
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p.2 #17 · Nikon 24-70 2.8 S II - Image Thread


A few more samples from the Z8 + 24-70 f2.8 II

1/800s f/2.8 at 70.0mm iso64







1/320s f/8.0 at 70.0mm iso2800







1/30s f/11.0 at 24.0mm iso250







1/30s f/8.0 at 24.0mm iso90







1/160s f/11.0 at 70.0mm iso140







1/320s f/8.0 at 29.0mm iso64







1/250s f/8.0 at 35.0mm iso64










Oct 08, 2025 at 01:22 AM
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p.2 #18 · Nikon 24-70 2.8 S II - Image Thread


Beautiful images Lance! The image quality shows even at this web size.

I am looking forward to the opportunity to try my new mkII... just need to wait for my broken foot to heal.

Cheers,
Bernard



Oct 08, 2025 at 02:50 AM
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p.2 #19 · Nikon 24-70 2.8 S II - Image Thread


bernardl wrote:
Beautiful images Lance! The image quality shows even at this web size.

I am looking forward to the opportunity to try my new mkII... just need to wait for my broken foot to heal.

Cheers,
Bernard


Thank you very much, Bernard. Much appreciated!

Sorry to hear about your broken foot. Ouch!

It's a great lens, but then the original is also superb optically.
I think the reason to buy it is for the better physical features:
clickable control ring, internal zoom, faster focus
And the optical features:
closer focus and slightly better bokeh less flare.

https://petapixel.com/2025/10/07/nikon-24-70mm-f-2-8-s-ii-review-the-legend-continues/



Oct 08, 2025 at 03:11 AM
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p.2 #20 · Nikon 24-70 2.8 S II - Image Thread


Lance B wrote:
Thank you very much, Bernard. Much appreciated!

Sorry to hear about your broken foot. Ouch!

It's a great lens, but then the original is also superb optically.
I think the reason to buy it is for the better physical features:
clickable control ring, internal zoom, faster focus
And the optical features:
closer focus and slightly better bokeh less flare.

https://petapixel.com/2025/10/07/nikon-24-70mm-f-2-8-s-ii-review-the-legend-continues/


Thanks, a silly mountain accident, nothing too serious but I prefer to wait enough for it to heal fully.

Agreed yes, those are the reasons why I bought it together with the video friendliness, I wasn't really expecting better image quality. Nice bonus.

Cheers,
Bernard



Oct 08, 2025 at 03:31 AM
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