nikon16-35/f4 or nikon14-24/f2.8 for FX? (><)

[bethpapa74]

I guess because you have the 24-70, it's a tougher choice between the 2 lenses.

I have never liked the 24-70, so obviously I come from a different perspective than you.

that's just my 2c

I agreed..

For me, that 24-70 is my bread butter lens...

 

[daredevil123]

You bought it? With the D700?

It's been a while already bro... he got it very soon after.

 

[daredevil123]

BTW, Tokina 17-35/4 is out... can use filters... so more choice. Price at adorama is only 700+ USD.

 

[s1221ljc]

I share the same sentiments & rationale here. For me, if its only 1 lens its the 24-70mm, if its a 2 lens combo with wide & tele, then its the 16-35 for the extra reach at the long end which serves as standard "normal" lens, compared to 24 which is rather limiting & restrictive. This minimises lens change & fit my shooting style. The best lens is the one I use most often over & over with ease, confidence & satisfaction. Since TS already own one of the "trinity" lens & its a main workhorse, the 14-24 seems more fitting then.

I guess because you have the 24-70, it's a tougher choice between the 2 lenses.

For me, I went for 16-35VR for the following reasons:

- cheaper and lighter, especially of concern to me when travelling.
- VR quite beneficial at times
- focal range useful as a main lens, and switch to fast primes of 50 and 85mm when requiring thin DOF.
- can use screw-on filters

I have never liked the 24-70, so obviously I come from a different perspective than you.

that's just my 2c

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

You bought it? With the D700?

~cough cough~

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

I agreed..

For me, that 24-70 is my bread butter lens...

fair enough...
I wish you good luck in your selection! :thumbsup:

 

[Kit]

~cough cough~

cough cough.... i got..... cough cough..... one too..... cough cough.....

 

[jackyboyboy]

14-24 to complete your "Hebrew Trinity" setup as 24-70 is your bread and butter.

 

[s1221ljc]

Hmm looking at your posts, forget the 16-35. Its "plasticky" not big macho full metal pro gear like the 14-24 & it wont allow you to show off your gears or their IQs

For me, if a lens cannot use filters, its a definite no-no, not so much because of limited creative use, but from experiences in my travels. Without the protection of filters & exposed to the elements, in no time the lens would be badly disfigured, scarred by dirt, grime, scratches etc, just like what happened to my ex filters. This is especially so if the lens is used near the sea, beaches.