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Review on Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Zoom Lens: Ultimate Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras by Jasmit Singh ᠌

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not all that bad, but there are minuses.

After seeing so much positive feedback about this lens in a variety of online communities, I made up my mind to get one for myself. I made sure to get it in time for the holidays specifically so that I could give it a thorough test while I was away (although, of course, 24-70 2.8 is not at all for travelling). I pair it with a Nikon D700. What else can I possibly say? I am disappointed! The only thing wrong with this lens is the image that it produces. Everything else about it is perfect. Everything appears fantastic at focal lengths 24-50 when set to 2.8, however the sharpness begins to degrade at 50mm, and the image quality at 70mm when set to 2.8 is rather disappointing. It's not even softness; it's just soap. You can't even call it that. This has caused me a great deal of distress because. Soapy 70mm accounts for fifty percent of all pictures taken with this lens. One of my friends is American (with serial number USxxxx). Have you ever considered getting married? I wanted to see the full size photograph taken with a 70mm lens and 2.8 aperture by other owners of this glass. Exactly the same thing as Ru. To summarize, I did not experience any joy or contentment as a result of the purchase, as my "selected" Tamron 28-75 2.8 delivers the same picture (and even a better one at 70mm), despite the fact that it is less capable of autofocus and construction. The lens, however, is not going to be put up for sale because. I enjoy shooting dances in dark clubs, and in those kinds of environments, having an autofocus system that is quick and accurate is more important than having ringing sharpness at 2.8. This lens is ideal for low-light situations, such as photographing weddings and gatherings. In total, we have a 24-70 f/2.8-4 lens with good autofocus and a fairly restricted field of view, which costs 50-60 tyr. The professionals know without me, but as an amateur, I certainly do not encourage another novice to buy something that is pricey, hefty, has a limited number of focal lengths, and does not have a stub. I recommend that beginners use a 24-120 f/4 lens because the reduction in aperture ratio is negligible with comparison to longer focal lengths and a stub. And if it "stings" and you really want a new expensive toy, then it is better to get, for the same money, a top light fix, for example 35 1.4G or 85 1.4G, because you will get more pleasure out of that purchase. Three stars from me.

Pros
  • + Sturdy construction + Autofocus accuracy and speed + Excellent backlight retention, high microcontrast + Very convenient hood attachment + Dimensions that are manageable, a weight that is in harmony with the D700, and a shape that fits comfortably in the hand.
Cons
  • - The softness of the picture when shot at 70mm with an aperture of 2.8 - The cost