The Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED N is a phenomenal lens. It is the sharpest ultra-wide angle lens tested to date. The resolution figures are simply stunning and unprecedented specifically at 14mm and that's straight from the maximum aperture setting. So far it is the only lens in this class which has the potential to scale beyond the pixel-density of 10mp APS-C sensors. And it doesn't even stop here - distortions and lateral CAs are very well controlled and vignetting is basically a non-issue in field conditions. Naturally even this Nikkor is not perfect in the true sense - it can flare quite a bit with streaking light sources and the bokeh can look a little rough although that's quite typical for lenses featuring aspherical elements. The build quality is exceptionally high and in line to the professional grade scope of the lens. The immense front element may be responsible for the superb performance but it prohibits front filters thus leaving the protruding front element quite vulnerable - a bit of a worrisome thought regarding the high value of this lens. Nonetheless - taking the sum of its qualities into account the verdict can only be ... highly recommended! -From photozone.de
is there any FX UWA that doesn't have protruding element? :think: IIRC, even Sigma 12-24 (one of the more popular and better UWA) also have protruding element. It's less than half price of the 14-24, not sure abt weight though.
is there any FX UWA that doesn't have protruding element? :think: IIRC, even Sigma 12-24 (one of the more popular and better UWA) also have protruding element. It's less than half price of the 14-24, not sure abt weight though.