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Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens | 
| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
Buy New: $1,799.95
as of 11/22/2009 11:05 CST details
New (8) from $1,799.95
Seller: Adorama Camera
Rating:  68 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 2.9
Maximum Aperture: 2.8
Maximum Focal Length: 70
Minimum Focal Length: 24
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 5.9 x 5.9
Focal length: 24-70mm
Lens construction: 15 elements in 11 groups
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Minimum focus distance: Approx. 1.2 feet (Middle)
Minimum aperture: f/22
Maximum reproduction ratio: 1/3.7
No. of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded)
Picture Angle: 61 - 22 degrees 50 minutes (Nikon DX-format)
Filter attachment size: 77mm
Dimensions: Approx, 3.3 in x 5.2 in (83 x 133mm) Weight: Aprox. 2.45 lbs.(900 g)
MPN: B000VDCT3C
Model: B000VDCT3C
UPC: 018208021642
EAN: 0018208021642
ASIN: B000VDCT3C
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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. |
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Product Description
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.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 68
 Fantastic, but watch out for quality control November 8, 2009
Logan Greenlee (Boston, MA USA)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
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.
 Amazing November 7, 2009
John H. Williams (Pittsburgh PA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've owned this lens for several days. I've owned lots of lenses. I've owned lots of SLR's. Slid this baby onto my D700 when I got it and blew off several dozen frames. I immediately liked the feel in my hands. Solid. Smooth. A tank of a lens. Even the lens hood snaps into place with a definitive button snap. This shade won't fall off accidentally. Everything was just right. Even comes with a belt/shoulder strap case should you ever make the mistake of taking this lens off the camera.
Turned on the camera and the lens springs to life. Shot several dozen frames around the building. Scenes that were pretty challenging. Hoped to find some meaningful improvements over the images I've been shooting. It feels good. Focus was snappy and amazingly quiet. Focus was precise. Focus was decisive. View finder was bright. Balance was very, very good. Burned off a few dozen frames and everything just felt right. Like it never had before.
Of course, the tale is not in the feel of the lens, but in the images. Popped the CF card into the computer tonight, fired up Capture NX2, and started loading images. Wow. I'm really taken aback. I really am.
The focus was sharp, sharp, sharp. After color-correcting for the poor/challenging lighting I had been in, the colors jumped to life. The details were razor. The textures velvety. The depth of field precise. The inflatable bags that had surrounded the box in the shipping carton were soft and cushy on the screen. The cardboard box was cold and cardboardy. The bar code label from the box stood out in gentle relief from the surface of the box. Dropplets in a water bottle on the table were wet on the screen. Wow. Just "WOW." What a joy this lens is already. Really. Really.
I've used higher end off brand lenses. And I've used lower end to mid Nikon. Always preferred the Nikon. They just worked well and created an image that looked real and consistent. But now... This is the lens. Just wow. If you're on the fence, get off the fence. This is it.
Great lens overall November 2, 2009
Mark (Houston)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is not a 5 star for me. Here are the reasons: very heavy, no VR, and very expensive. For this price there should be VR, that is the biggest negative I can say about the lens. But if you want a top notch walking around lens with very good optics and zoom flexibility, then this fits the bill. To be honest a 50mm f1.4 lens is of the same quality or better sharpness-wise than this lens, but the 50mm gives you NO flexibility when shooting different things. Thats why I got this lens. In most other areas the 50mm f1.4 is better because it is much lighter, cheaper, and the much larger F stop kicks butt in low light which this lens just can't match with f2.8. don't get me wrong, f2.8 is great, but f1.4 is MUCH better for low light and backgound blur....but like I said there is zero flexibility with the 50mm lens. So it really depends on you if this 24-70 lens is right. I am going to keep and use my 24-70 all the time. It will probably be my main lens, but mostly for its 24-70 flexibility. If I just wanted pure clarity/sharpness and low light performance then a 50mm f1.4 is the lens to get. but we all know 1 lens is never the ultimate solution for everything. So check the 24-70 out and see if the weight is an issue or not. I can tell you on a D700 body with a SB800 flash this lens get VERY heavy VERY quick. That is not a "all day" walking around setup. So far sharpness has been on par with my prime 50mm, which is high praise. F2.8 is still pretty good for separation of subject from background. Overall a great lens. So good luck. Hope this helps.
needs vr,otherwise perfect...life is short..get it now October 29, 2009
R. mackey
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
OK.....You can whine all you want about the cost,weight and size of this lens. Fine. Get the $130 50mm 1.8... Shoot with it......now imagine a lens just as sharp....in the same lighting conditions, with a wider range. I contemplated for over 2 years whether or not to buy it. I should've gotten it sooner. Sure i have a sigma 28-70 2.8 (Full frame, not the 24-70 2.8 hsm or the 28- 70mm 2.8-4! see sigma's website). It was actually quite good but loud...and it slightly broke (Dropped it....hard.... several times...and now it works like a 28-50mm).....but the nikon lens is a keeper. If you have a d300 or above get it. It's wide for dx....even wider for your full frame future. Oh did i mention that this lens will be marketable for he next 30 years? Dont believe me? Just try to find its predecessor...the 35-70mm 2.8...good luck....
Recession be damn this lens is never in stock. I got lucky and bought the last one from b&H nyc ...Its never in stock cuz every d700 and d3 owner has one or will get one.
Performance in good to low lighting in P mode on a d300 is exceptional. Scratch that..phenomenally delicious. Better than the sigma. And the sigma was damn good. Just as good as or maybe slightly better than my 70-200mm vr. But in poor lighting conditions, manual mode must be used.The d300 is no d700 by any means and my limited skills are always tested...I guess ill have to get a d700s when i get the loot. Even some stellar results can be achieved at 1/30 or below but vr is sorely missed and quite necessary .
Im glad I chose Nikon over Canon.(I refuse to bash Canon, the eos 5d mark ii almost deserves a Nikon sticker albeit shoddy quality) I'm sure you've noticed some of their lenses have nicknames. This one is called the BEAST.And we are Nikonians. Of the DARK SIDE.
Nikon knows and hears our complaints about missing vr.....its usually needed at the long end. In bad lighting conditions. Sometimes. So is it really necessary? Yep.
Because nikon has spoiled us with almost absolute pefection we desire vr....I'm saddened cuz two years of my life was wasted without this lens.
Ive wasted my time and money on other brands and lesser quality products, do your self a favor and purchase it.
Seriously the sigma 28-70mm F2.8 dg (it's not discontinued)is a better value.But the nikon is a better investment. That sigma lens no one talks about....and it costs more than one grand less!!! ButI know i can trade up the nikon for a future version and sell it for over a grand. Easily.
But i probably wont.This lens will outlast me.... and all of you reading this. So save your money. I happily sold my d80 to get it. No matter how long it takes - one, two,five, ten years, it matters not. There will be some version of the BEAST around.
Nikon 24-70 mm F2.8...the best of the best... October 26, 2009
E. Hall (Eastern NC)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I'm currently using the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8 on a Nikon D300 body...it never leaves that body...I bought them as a pair and they have been together from day one, and I have no plans on ever separating them...at least not until I replace the body with an FX sensor body. Across the board, the image quality is top shelf...sharpe from end to end...producing great color rendition.
(I switch lenses out on my other D300 body...just so that you know that I don't just shoot only with the 24-70mm...lol...)
If you want move up in image quality...buy better lenses...better glass makes for better pictures. There is no substitute. If you can afford this lens, get it. I'll skip the lengthy technical yada, yada...and add one comment from a client. "You must be an artist." Yep...the lens is that good.
You can read the specs, but just look at the pictures...then you'll know.
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