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Gear Talk => Lens Talk => Topic started by: richardHaw on December 13, 2020, 13:00:48
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https://richardhaw.com/2020/12/13/repair-ai-af-s-zoom-nikkor-ed-28-70mm-f2-8d-if/
a review of the beast in modern context :o :o :o
always wanted one before. it's both good and bad, at one hand it feels outdated but its quite sharp.
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Thx! I really like this lens, it's a beast but really gets the job done - Very big and heavy.
I have the off-white safari version (yes sort of pale gray) since I had the D1 around beginning of the 2000's,,,
Amazing do all fast lens!
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"AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-60mm f/2.8D " mentioned twice should be 35-70mm.
It's interesting the newer 24-70mm zooms are every bigger but are not called "the beast", maybe everyone is used to big zooms now. :)
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"AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-60mm f/2.8D " mentioned twice should be 35-70mm.
It's interesting the newer 24-70mm zooms are every bigger but are not called "the beast", maybe everyone is used to big zooms now. :)
In the mirrorless world, the title "the beast" is taken over by the standard lenses of f1.4 and faster. :o :o :o
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"AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-60mm f/2.8D " mentioned twice should be 35-70mm.
It's interesting the newer 24-70mm zooms are every bigger but are not called "the beast", maybe everyone is used to big zooms now. :)
thanks! :o :o :o
damn, how could i let that pass!
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It's interesting the newer 24-70mm zooms are every bigger but are not called "the beast", maybe everyone is used to big zooms now. :)
The 28-70mm AFS is much more substantial ;) Zoom rings are approx 83.5mm vs. 74.5mm
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The 28-70mm AFS is much more substantial ;) Zoom rings are approx 83.5mm vs. 74.5mm
i used the 24-70 for years...i dont recall it to have great corners as with the 28-70 but its flare resistance is a lot better. is it just me?
the 24-70 is unbeatable at the center thats all i know :o :o :o
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The 28-70mm AFS is much more substantial ;) Zoom rings are approx 83.5mm vs. 74.5mm
Oh yes ... I was looking at the bare specs, the 24-70 is longer but is less bulky and a little lighter. Still not a small lens. However the 24-70VR is even heavier and longer, perhaps not quite as fat though :)