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Professional fast aperture standard zoom lens with SWM for fast and quiet Autofocus. Designed for digital this lens rivals that of fixed focal length lenses for edge to corner sharpness and features a Nano Crystal coating to minimize ghost and flare.----Features:----- 24-70mm zoom range (DX equivalent: 36-105mm).--- Nano Crystal coat reduces ghost and flare.--- Slim durable and lightweight barrel.--- SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for whisper quiet and fast autofocus.--- ED glass to minimize chromatic aberration.--- Closest focusing distance: 0.38 m (at 50 mm).--- Rubber mount seal.--- Instant manual focus override (M/A).--- Detachable hood and soft pouch CL-M3 included.
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- The AF-S Nikkor 24-70 mm f/2.8G ED from Nikon is a professional wide-angle optical lens with a 24 to 70 mm focal range (equivalent to 36 - 105mm in DX format) and a recent winner of the TIPA and EISA awards.The nanocrystal treatment on this lens works to reduce image interference and glare, and to ensure optimum clarity. The two ED glass lenses and three aspherical lenses reduce chromatic aberration for beautiful results each time you take a photo.The SWM (Silent Wave Motor) engine on the AF-S- Nikkor 24-70 mm f/2.8G ED focuses quickly and quietly on a subject. The manual focus adjustment is also easily accessible.Finally, this lens is equipped with a built-in sun visor and comes with a flexible travel case. The AF-S Nikkor 24-70 mm f/2.8G ED will impress even the most advanced photographer!
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By Mr. P. A. Busby (SE UK)
I bought this lens with a D700 last November along with a Hoya Pro1 77mm UV. Most importantly, the optical performance wide open at all focal lengths is excellent with very low levels of chromatic aberrations. I can fit a Hoya HD circular polariser onto the UV without vignetting. Flare is also low, helped partly by the somewhat large & deep bayonet hood.
The build quality is first rate but the zoom ring does stiffen slightly around 35mm. I can confirm that the sealing is good as this lens & camera got covered in snow last January. Being a G series lens, there is no aperture ring, reducing the compatibility with older Nikon bodies.
If this lens had image stabilisation, it would have 5 stars. This is not a small or light lens being quite a bit longer & heavier than Canon's 24-105mm f4 but is better optically. The balance on my D700 isn't bad but would probably be better on a D3 or D700 with the additional battery pack. I wouldn't expect Nikon to replace this lens with a VR model anytime soon.
By Mr. S. P. Olive
A simple and short review, as you'll find everyone singing the praises of this lens on the web.
I bought it because I wanted the best for my D700 and I've not regretted my purchase for a second. I'm not a sports or wildlife photographer, so I've no real need for a long lens. Therefore, this baby at 24-70mm suits me down to the ground.
The only other lens I have is the 50mm f1.4 for situations when light availability is extremely limited. Other than those times, this lives on my camera.
Yes it's heavy, but you want it to be. Yes, it's expensive but it's still good value.
If you ahve a full frame Nikon camera then only lack of finance should be a reason not to buy this. Even then, how much do you really love your grandmother?
In a nutshell: Buy it.
By Brian Dennison (uk)
Excellent standard zoom lens, produces first class results on all focal distances.
My only groan is that it's very heavy; a tripod or monopod is recommended, pity this lens does not have VR.
If you're looking for walk about general use lens, the Nikon DX 16-85mm vr would be a good choice.
Brian D.
By Happy Snapper (Cambridge, UK)
Only four stars you ask? Why?
This is a fantastic lens, and I bought one willingly for use on a D300, with the intention as so many do of moving on to FX when Nikon announces a suitable D700 upgrade or replacement. Its a good range for FX, and a good short telephoto range for DX, and with many of my photographs being in the (FX) 50 - 100mm range the 36-105 coverage on DX is about right for me. Initial results were astonishing, and I can wholeheartedly recommend this lens optically and performance-wise. The '3D' effect that many talk of is there, and some of the portraits shot with this lens are unreal in their quality.
The problem is simple. This lens, for an amateur (even an advanced one like me who has had some work published and been paid for it) is that it is just too heavy for regular, amateur use. Like many, much of my photography time is based around life-events, such as children, holidays, trips etc, and this is NOT the lens to tote on the front of a big camera for occasions such as these. My son (who at 1 is just getting to be really aware) was almost petrified of this lens when it is fully complete with hood etc. It is very, very imposing, big, and heavy. For pro use, or for wedding photographers etc, this is a perfect, built like a tank, choice. After all, a bad back is just an occupational hazard!
So, it comes down to choice. I returned this lens, and purchased instead an older Af-D 24-85 f2.8/4 instead, which so far has been fantastic. The older design of the 24/85 should not put any FX user, or potential user off, and once again, the coverage of 36 - 127 suits me on DX. Optically it is not in the same league (it is half the price) but for 90% of what I'll use it for it is fine, sharp, and fast enough. I also have in my arsenal a 50 1.4 G-AFS (Awesome, and not far off the 24-70 for portrait characteristics) and an older 85 1.8 D, again a great portrait/low-light lens. I don't therefore think I'll miss the 24-70.
I really wish Nikon could somehow magically produce the same stellar optical performance in a smaller package than the 24-70, or alternatively build a consumer/semi-pro grade version with a lighter weight/build quality for non daily users. I'd certainly queue up for that.
So, 4 stars is really unfair of me on a superb product, it would get 5 stars if it were two inches shorter and 300 grammes lighter.
By D. Burns
Caveat emptor - an optically great lens (well, above average anyway) but there is clearly a build quality issue with the 24-70mm zoom ring which frequently either arrives with or develops a 'grinding' noise in the range 24-35mm. Reports over Nikon's willingness to rectify this problem vary. Check user forums on the web before considering purchase. I had mine 18 months before the fault developed and I'm not the only one to suffer.
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