AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR - OFFICIAL THREAD
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wow very accurate estimation
Thks for info anyway. (and u always seem to have a lot of info btw).I'm tempted to get this to replace 24 and 85 primes i am using now for AD wedding shoots.
I used previous ver of 24-70 for few mths before i replaced it with 24 f1.4 prime bcos i wanted to get more creative shots (more bokeh with f1.4 and sharper, less distortion at 24mm).
And now thinking to change back to 24-70 due to faster focus (i think), added VR and probably better optics.
It's a vicious cycle of GAS i think
wow very accurate estimation
I'm tempted to get this to replace 24 and 85 primes i am using now for AD wedding shoots.
I used previous ver of 24-70 for few mths before i replaced it with 24 f1.4 prime bcos i wanted to get more creative shots (more bokeh with f1.4 and sharper, less distortion at 24mm).
And now thinking to change back to 24-70 due to faster focus (i think), added VR and probably better optics.
It's a vicious cycle of GAS i think
Well trying to share info as I can, or as it's on hand.... well for anything that mounts onto a Nikon Body.
( I'm not Nikon also... as some alr know. )
wow very accurate estimation
I'm tempted to get this to replace 24 and 85 primes i am using now for AD wedding shoots.
I used previous ver of 24-70 for few mths before i replaced it with 24 f1.4 prime bcos i wanted to get more creative shots (more bokeh with f1.4 and sharper, less distortion at 24mm).
And now thinking to change back to 24-70 due to faster focus (i think), added VR and probably better optics.
It's a vicious cycle of GAS i think
Its a totally diff beast... I would use them together actually.
( I hated the former Nikon 24-70mm.... Yeah I also owned it once. )My 24mm 1.4 Nikkor is my keeper in my Nikon lenses..... this along with my Nikon 85mm 1.4 and my Zeiss 100mm and 135mm.
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Its a totally diff beast... I would use them together actually.
I recently replaced my Nikon 24 with Sigma 24 Art. Hv u tried it ? Its a little sharper i feel. Bokeh is just as good if not better
I recently replaced my Nikon 24 with Sigma 24 Art. Hv u tried it ? Its a little sharper i feel. Bokeh is just as good if not better
I feel it lacks some colour.... well like all the ART lenses.
Nikkor 24mm has some warmth to it a bit like my Zeiss do.
Also I need weather resistance for this type of lens... I travel a lot and to some far flung places.... indoors / studio shooters sure go Sigma.
Why not post in the SIGMA thread....
First Ive heard of this....
fatigue
Senior Member
Probably in U$
A report for initial field usage....
" Photographers were long expecting this lens. All those who had the bad experience with a previous version of the lens, when it comes to durability, we expect robust and durable lens. The lens is large, the weight doesent represents such a great problem, as the fact that it is necessary to get used to almost 180mm long lens.
All new technology installed in the lens are welcomed, in particular, a great and incredibly fast autofocus system, as well as excellent image stabilization system. The picture quality is excellent, especially the sharpness is excellent at almost all focal lengths and only slightly decrease at 70mm. Probably in the cameras with 24 millions pixel sensors, that wont be even noticed.
Vignetting could have been less pronounced at open apertures, optical image distortion is also well controlled for zoom lens with such range (24-70mm). Surprisingly slightly worse sharpness in close-ups, but this lens is anyway not constructed for use in macro photography. Professional photographers will quickly placed Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f2.8 VR on the list of their equipment.
Time will tell If the new robust construction apologized dimensions of the lens and if the lens really proved as durable and reliable hard working machine. "
" Photographers were long expecting this lens. All those who had the bad experience with a previous version of the lens, when it comes to durability, we expect robust and durable lens. The lens is large, the weight doesent represents such a great problem, as the fact that it is necessary to get used to almost 180mm long lens.
All new technology installed in the lens are welcomed, in particular, a great and incredibly fast autofocus system, as well as excellent image stabilization system. The picture quality is excellent, especially the sharpness is excellent at almost all focal lengths and only slightly decrease at 70mm. Probably in the cameras with 24 millions pixel sensors, that wont be even noticed.
Vignetting could have been less pronounced at open apertures, optical image distortion is also well controlled for zoom lens with such range (24-70mm). Surprisingly slightly worse sharpness in close-ups, but this lens is anyway not constructed for use in macro photography. Professional photographers will quickly placed Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f2.8 VR on the list of their equipment.
Time will tell If the new robust construction apologized dimensions of the lens and if the lens really proved as durable and reliable hard working machine. "
Seen this poll on another forum :
I would have considered purchasing an upgraded 24-70 that was significantly smaller and lighter than the previous version with equivalent optical quality over the recently announced version.
31.5% 34 votes
I am considering purchasing the recently announced Nikon 24-70 with improved optical quality and VR, and would choose this over a lighter and smaller lens that did not have these features.
41.7% 45 votes
The previous Nikon 24-70 meets all my needs. I am completely happy with it and would not consider upgrading to a either a "bigger and better" or "smaller and lighter" replacement.
26.9% 29 votes
How would you vote ???
I would have considered purchasing an upgraded 24-70 that was significantly smaller and lighter than the previous version with equivalent optical quality over the recently announced version.
31.5% 34 votes
I am considering purchasing the recently announced Nikon 24-70 with improved optical quality and VR, and would choose this over a lighter and smaller lens that did not have these features.
41.7% 45 votes
The previous Nikon 24-70 meets all my needs. I am completely happy with it and would not consider upgrading to a either a "bigger and better" or "smaller and lighter" replacement.
26.9% 29 votes
How would you vote ???
saberlancer
Senior Member
Mine has a tight zoom problem but I still using it regularly. Was never dropped or knocked.
Higher cost of repair is apparently because design is such that svc ctr often switch whole barrel assembly instead of fixing particular part? Perhaps Fatique can share or comment? Thx
this is the common problem for this lens. thats why i would not get this lens not matter how cheap it is. now lets see the new lens will have this problem or not.
Mine is 4 years and going strong. mo problems whatsoever. Maybe some of us have figured a way to prevent the zoom barrel problem... ps. My friends who took the same precautions as me also experienced zero problems...
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pls share the precautions method.. thanks
Very simple. Just leave the lens hood permanently in the forward position. The barrel problem is caused by a bushing (or two) getting deformed. This bushing is like a plastic wheel that slides along a diagonal slot when you zoom in and out. When you reverse the hood, with camera attached and leave the entire setup facing down in a bag or on a surface, the entire inner barrel will be bearing the weight of the entire setup. over time, it will stress the bushing too much and will cause it to be deformed causing the stiffness. Once it deforms enough or breaks, the lens barrel will also move at a different angle, causing it to rub or get stuck against the outer barrel (since the clearance is less than 1mm). The bushing is part of the inner barrel assembly. Once disassembled, without the proper equipment and expertise, it is almost impossible to to be assembled with the same precise optical tuning it once had. IIRC, only a few service centers in the world has the equipment to perform this calibration, and SG service center apparently does not have it. IIRC El Segundo NSC in California USA has it, thus is able to perform the repair. But I heard it is not cheap as well, if the lens is out of warranty.
Since the hood is mounted on the outer barrel, leaving it permanently on facing forward, will protect the inner barrel from sustaining any weight, saving your bushing from the extra load and stress. One thing I noticed is that the 24-70 with the hood permanently attached is the same length as the 70-200 with hood reversed. So when I swap lenses, I simply leave the 24-70 in the bag slot that the 70-200 vacated. Perfect fit.
BTW, Canon 24-70 mk1 also suffers from the same issue if you do not already know. Lensrental did a write-up on this a while back, complete with pictures and detailed explanation... but somehow it got deleted after a short while....
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