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28-70/2.8 AFS
« on: December 13, 2020, 13:00:48 »
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 it's both good and bad, at one hand it feels outdated but its quite sharp.
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Re: 28-70/2.8 AFS
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2020, 17:26:58 »
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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Re: 28-70/2.8 AFS
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2020, 20:30:12 »
"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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Re: 28-70/2.8 AFS
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2020, 20:50:23 »
Quote from: Roland Vink on December 13, 2020, 20:30:12
"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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Re: 28-70/2.8 AFS
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2020, 23:37:19 »
Quote from: Roland Vink on December 13, 2020, 20:30:12
"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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Re: 28-70/2.8 AFS
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2020, 11:42:10 »
Quote from: Roland Vink on December 13, 2020, 20:30:12
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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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Re: 28-70/2.8 AFS
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2020, 11:49:27 »
Quote from: Erik Lund on December 14, 2020, 11:42:10
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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Re: 28-70/2.8 AFS
« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2020, 20:39:37 »
Quote from: Erik Lund on December 14, 2020, 11:42:10
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 :)
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