Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens
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Manufacturer: NikonModel: B000VDCT3C
Product features:
- AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens
- Designed for use with Nikon digital SLR cameras including the D40, D60, D80, D90, and D300
- 36-105mm effective focal length for APS-C sensor cameras
- Versatile zoom range for landscapes, people photography, and everyday shooting
- Minimum focus distance: 16 in.
- Dolica CF-U77 77mm UV Filter
- Dolica CF9-ND77 77mm 0.9ND 8X Neutral Density Filter
- Dolica CF-C77 77mm CPL Filter
- Dolica CF3-ND77 77mm 0.3ND 2X Neutral Density Filter
- LensPEN Lens Cleaning System
Digital camera reviews of Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens
Digital camera Review: Fantastic, but watch out for quality control
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this lens about 8 months ago. I shoot a D300 with grip. I have traveled to a variety of places and taken some amazing pictures with it. The lens is very versatile in a landscape and portrait setting. There are some times when I wish I was carrying a 14-24mm however, as a main lens for travel and portrait photography it's fantastic. Additionally, the auto focus is quiet and precise when coupled with manual focus point use. The zoom is smooth and precise as well.
With all that said, there has been one inexcusable flaw and the subsequent fix for this was unacceptable.
After shooting a panorama at the top of a mountain at very small apertures, I found blemishes in all of the photos. It turns out that from the time that I purchased it to when I took those photos (about 1 week) some sort of internal material had collected on the inside of the rear element. As such I had about 60 photos that needed to be corrected.
Returning to the states, I was told that I would have to send the lens back to a processing center. This in my opinion is grudgingly acceptable, however the policy should have been to replace not repair. The final straw was being told to pay the return shipping and the packaging fee. After spending nearly $2,000 for a lens and finding a flaw the hard way, I would expect at the very least the burden would be on the manufacturer and/or supplier to correct their issue.
I purchased this product from Bromfield Camera Co. in Boston. I had hoped to support a local business, but it seems one simply pays more for the same level of service that you'd get from an online shop.
In closing, inspect the rear element before purchase and during early use - also, take a few blank shots of a white object at f/22 to see if there is an internal contamination for the first few weeks of use.
Summary of Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens
The fast, wide-angle to medium telephoto AF-S zoom lens from Nikon is optimized for edge-to-edge sharpness on both the Nikon FX (23.9 x 36mm) and DX-format image sensors, with focus as close as 14.9 inches. Enhanced optical formulas, engineered to produce exceptional sharpness, contrast and color, render outstanding image integrity, while two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements and PGM aspherical lenses futher control chromatic aberrations at even the widest aperture settings It has an exclusive Nano Crystal Coat to reduce ghosting and flare for even greater image clarity. The Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful, super-quiet operation, while the Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet auto focusing without changing the length of the lens and M/A Focus Mode switch enables quick response to changing situations between Auto and Manual focus operation. With all these features, as well as an incredible resilience to dust, water and general wear and tear, the Nikon 24-70mmf/2.8G ED Lens is a welcome way to meet your telephotography needs. Internal Focus (IF) provides auto focusing without changing the length of the lens M/A Focus Mode switch enables quick changing between Auto and Manual focus operation.Cameras and Photo
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