Nikkor 24-70mm 2.8 is now in reach

03/28/2009 04:10:57 PM · #1

found out that I'll be getting over $1500 from my tax return.. I have always lusted over the Nikkor 24-70 2.8. Never thought I would ever get there, but am now.

I have been in the market for this focal length, despite shooting a D300.
I have looked at the Sigma, Tokina's, and Tamron's. All have some kind or compromise that I am sure if I can't ever work around. (such as, poor AF,QC issues, poor build quality, or simply unreliable)
Yes, I have primes, but sometimes you just have to use a zoom for the job.

I don't make a ton of money from my photography, nor I am a full time photographer. I do have some paid gigs booked this summer, but won't add up to $1700, to break even. (this summer)

So, my question is, should I get it or wait for something else?

NO, I am not interested in the Nikon 17-55 2.8!
NO, I am not interested in the Tamron's, their AF system is too sloppy and slow.

I normally shoot with 35mm and 50mm primes, so I wont really miss the 17-23mm range. (I also plan on possibly getting the new Nikon 10-24mm 3.5-4.5 (rumored) to add to the collection.

Gallatin

Nikon D4s

03/28/2009 05:11:13 PM · #2

Have you thought of getting the 28-70 2.8 it is a great lens?

03/28/2009 05:18:52 PM · #3

Originally posted by Gallatin:

Have you thought of getting the 28-70 2.8 it is a great lens?

Can't find it anywhere locally. Otherwise, YES, I have looked into it. I am not too sure about it wide open... The only one I have played with had a bit of purple fringing at 2.8... Bu I have my eyes pealed for it.

Gallatin

Nikon D4s

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

03/28/2009 05:25:53 PM · #4

I'm surprised that you had purple fringing with the 28-70 2.8 lens on the D300, I'm assuming you used it on the D300! There is a noted problem with vignetting on the D3 and D700.

Message edited by author 2009-05-14 09:29:03.

VitaminB

Nikon D800

03/28/2009 05:26:55 PM · #5

I would get it.... it is actually the next lens on my wish list, and I hope it will replace the kit lens that I got with my D70 years ago (Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED).

The first zoom lens I bought was the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6D ED. I bought it because it was relatively cheap... but I wasnt happy with the performance. Years later I got the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED, and was much happier. So, to save money, I never go cheap on lenses again... I just save up and wait.

So... if you can afford the lens after your tax refund, and dont need that money for anything else, I would say Go For It.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED

03/28/2009 05:27:56 PM · #6

Originally posted by Gallatin:

I'm surprised that you had vignetting with the D300, it is definately a problem with D3 and D700 at 2.8. A friend of mine has a like new one if you are interested, I think he wants $1200.

Huh, never said anything about vignetting...
;P

ErinKirsten

Nikon Z9

03/28/2009 05:28:02 PM · #7

I have the 24-70 and I love love love it ..... one of my favorites without a doubt!

geoffb

03/28/2009 06:59:47 PM · #8

Originally posted by mom2two:

I have the 24-70 and I love love love it ..... one of my favorites without a doubt!

Agreed. Best lens I have.

ralph

Nikon Z9

03/28/2009 08:42:38 PM · #9

sold the 17-55 for the 24-70
one of my everyplace i go lenses ..