24-85mm f2.8


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keke, enjoy the prawn first..i also going to have my tiger prawn soon(f2.8 version)
 

owned this lens before, during the film days, great lens to use on a film camera, good range, reasonably sharp, used to be my money lens when I shoot weddings on film, since I can't afford the 28~70f2.8.

the newer version is f3.5 G lens, thou it is more compact and cheaper, but many still prefer to use the old f2.8~4 version.

if you use it on a DSLR, the range is nor here or there, that the reason I sold it off when I switch to digital.

anyway, if range is not an issue, I would rather get a 35~70f2.8 for better optical quality.
 

owned this lens before, during the film days, great lens to use on a film camera, good range, reasonably sharp, used to be my money lens when I shoot weddings on film, since I can't afford the 28~70f2.8.

the newer version is f3.5 G lens, thou it is more compact and cheaper, but many still prefer to use the old f2.8~4 version.

if you use it on a DSLR, the range is nor here or there, that the reason I sold it off when I switch to digital.

anyway, if range is not an issue, I would rather get a 35~70f2.8 for better optical quality.

just got my 24-85 f2.8, tested the 24mm range at f2.8, looking quite sharp.

however, the 85mm end a bit dissapointed..it gives f4 the lowest F stop.

tried out the macro function, seem not bad huh..can focus to a very close zoom range like 5 cms.:):thumbsup:
 

just got my 24-85 f2.8, tested the 24mm range at f2.8, looking quite sharp.

however, the 85mm end a bit dissapointed..it gives f4 the lowest F stop.

tried out the macro function, seem not bad huh..can focus to a very close zoom range like 5 cms.:):thumbsup:

but i thought u shud already know before buy that at 85mm the max is f4 ? no?
 

but i thought u shud already know before buy that at 85mm the max is f4 ? no?

yes, it is where the dissapointment come from....so 85mm if shoot in low light condition has to use flash or studio light then.

anyway, it is still an useful walkabt lens.
 

Just curious, where did u get your copy and how much? I might be looking at this as a nice walk about lens and the macro ability will come in useful too!
 

Just curious, where did u get your copy and how much? I might be looking at this as a nice walk about lens and the macro ability will come in useful too!

friend went to hongkong, get him to bought for me. about 800plus. japanese version. made in jap
 

friend went to hongkong, get him to bought for me. about 800plus. japanese version. made in jap
wah.. i sold my mint optic copy back then for $400 only :(

actually i feel the max aperture at 85mm seems to be a bit faster than f4, was an opinion but didnt get to test it out. that was because i was using a 2x TC for macro stuff and the autofocus was still able to catch and lock.. a little softer on the long end though

any pics from d700+ this lens to share?
 

I like the color rendition of this lens. The macro function is very useful.
 

wah.. i sold my mint optic copy back then for $400 only :(

actually i feel the max aperture at 85mm seems to be a bit faster than f4, was an opinion but didnt get to test it out. that was because i was using a 2x TC for macro stuff and the autofocus was still able to catch and lock.. a little softer on the long end though

any pics from d700+ this lens to share?

tat seem too low...another guy offer me at 680 used copy. another guy again offer me one new copy at 850.

the piece i got is a japanese made version, so i think is worth the $$
 

tat seem too low...another guy offer me at 680 used copy. another guy again offer me one new copy at 850.

the piece i got is a japanese made version, so i think is worth the $$


can tell me why japanese made version is worth the $$ ???
 

can tell me why japanese made version is worth the $$ ???

QC is quarantee betta, look at now china made, thailand made, quality assurance sometime cant pakai at all.

i compare many product before, japanese has a long history of good production QC practise...most high end lens in nikon are made in SEnDai japan plant, so i think the quality is assure, optically is better.

kim
 

tat seem too low...another guy offer me at 680 used copy. another guy again offer me one new copy at 850.

the piece i got is a japanese made version, so i think is worth the $$

not too sure if there's any china made version of this lens, all that i've came across is made in japan.

my warranty card was stamped by shriro singapore.. :bsmilie:

share more test shots leh :P
 

not too sure if there's any china made version of this lens, all that i've came across is made in japan.

my warranty card was stamped by shriro singapore.. :bsmilie:

share more test shots leh :P

sure i will do that soon, i still havent master well the macro function in this lens, indeed it is useful.

i used it in studio shoot, but find that my 50mm prime lens seem focus faster.
 

sure i will do that soon, i still havent master well the macro function in this lens, indeed it is useful.

i used it in studio shoot, but find that my 50mm prime lens seem focus faster.
are you using the focus limiter already? if you are using the focus limiter i think this lens focusses real quick..
 

Note, that the macro function only allows a slightly closer focusing distance... it does not increase magnification.
 

Note, that the macro function only allows a slightly closer focusing distance... it does not increase magnification.


i am abit curious now about the after market second hand value for slightl minty condition 24-85mm f2.8 going to cost? can anyone suggest?

somebody told the value drop to 500 which make my jaws drop!:confused:
 

some picture of recent tested shots in studio..the 50mm range,which in DSLR range = 85mm seem sharper than i expected. clear enough.

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