I'm debating between this lens and the Nikon 24-120mm f/4 G for a Nikon D610 body. Is the 24-120 going to be considerably sharper?
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Both have VR so the sharpening factor should not be something to worry about. I don't know how the ISO of the D610 works, but i have a Nikon D700, and in low light conditions, with ISO 8000 with a 4F works just fine. Of course you could make it better if you work in RAW. You can drastically improve the result of your photos. But, if you want the best result, always, always go for the 24-70, 2.8F. thats the best lens there is.
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In my opinion, yes. The only problem I see with the 24-120 is that it causes a little vignetting, but easily corrected by Lightroom.
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go to nikonusa.com.. look at lenses you have the ability to check a box and compare lenes, side by side.. i love my 24-85...
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if your camera model has a better sensor that handles high ISO's well (i.e. little noise) the 70-200 F4 is fantastic ... I kept my F2.8 ( fantastic lens but much heavier plus mines an older version W/VR1) but never use any more as the F4 coupled with a D800 is a great combo
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They're right sir. It is SUCH a superb lens (for the D7000 and D7100) I sold it and now regret it. I'll repurchase it soon. I can't even begin to tell you the "wow" photos I've taken with it. Make sure to get the B+W UV lens filter to protect it. Great for indoor and outdoor use too.
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I use the 1.4X as well as the 2.0X between my Nikon D-200 and the 80-400 f4.5 Nikor D lens. The optical quality is very good for the price. Plan on using a tripod more often because you will loose a stop and end up shooting with a slower shutter speed. Happy Shooting!
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The 28-70 is really a great lens and its f/2.8 does well in low light found at weddings. It works well on the D7100 and will be great if you ever choose to move to a full frame camera. It is one of the heaviest lens made by Nikon.
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I find that 70mm is not enough reach for me. The 24-120mm has Vibration Reduction, which is very effective in reducing blur, especially for movies. The 24-120mm is my favorite all-purpose lens, and it stays on my camera 99% of the time. My other favorite lens is the 70-200mm F2.8 VRII. If I were interested in the 24-70mm range, I'd look at Tamron's offering that has image stabilization.
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No. Its a crop sensor lens. Gives me nearly the same aspect on D7100 as Id get on FX body with the 70-200 2.8. Sigma and Tamron make great lenses for your needs, with a better price point over the Nikon glass. You (your clients) would be hard pressed to tell the difference! Good look and happy shooting. 500px.com\wellsjb1
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Yes, it's an excellent lens for the D800. I use it on my D300s and the pics came out perfectly. No other same class lens that can match the quality of this particular lens. I believe it's the flagship product from Nikon. You won't regret getting this one.Thanks and have fun with the lens.Tam
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while i have never had the 70-200, i've had other canon lenses, including the red strip 24-105 4L, and other tamron lenses...from my experience this 24-70 will be as sharp or sharper than them all...tho, like all lenses, you should not shoot at full open 2.8 for best sharpness...i shoot at 3.2, and with the image stab i is no problem...and fully open to 24mm the outer portion may be less sharp, but that holds for all wide angle zooms...this is as good as the best, it is among the best.
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Being that this lens was the lends to have before the 24-70 and used for fashion shows and pretty much everything, I think it'd be a smart buy. I bought one for concerts because of same reason, I can't afford the 24-70. I was very happy with the first concert I shot with it, using a D5100 no less. I recently also got a D7100 and feel it'll only improve things further. I've done a few other shoots with it as well. It's definitely worth having.
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I have owned the Nikkor 18-70, Nikkor 17-55, as well as Tamron 17-50 and Tokina 12-24. Out of these 5, the 14-24 is the sharpest at f2.8 and also the lowest in distortion. The barrel distortion @ 14mm is easy to fix in post-processing. but more importantly--it has very little distortion/drop-off of sharpness at the edges, which is tougher to fix. Simply said--it would be very hard to improve on this lens!
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610d or D610? This is an excellent lens for any full-frame Nikon. I am using mine on the D600 and am very happy with the results. Best value for money, light, travel-friendly wide zoom from Nikon.
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To my understanding it is usually believed that 2470 is a better version than this one in the same focal length range. But there are other things to consider. How important is it for you to have the extra versatility, that is, the focal length of 70 to 120? How much do you care about the lost of aperture range? (And that depends on what you plan to shoot most often.) How important is the price difference to you? And weight differs, too. Actually, I envy the newest 750 model so much! lol. It certainly deserves good lenses.
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Although the original Poster has probably long since made her decision, other interested potential buyers may find a visit to the Ken Rockwell forum worthwhile here, since he really spends time reviewing and discussing the pro's and cons of these two lenses. Definitely worth the visit...http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/10-24mm.htm#comparedDefinitely worth a read!
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The 24-70 is great for family portraits on the wider end. For individual portraits, and this may sound counter-intuitive, a 70-200 is better for the bokeh and getting in tight on your subject, but that's if you're shooting full frame. If you're using it on a DX body like the D5000, I think the range is ideal. As for the lens, it is an incredibly high image quality optic that can potentially stay with you forever as you upgrade from camera to camera. Good lenses are an investment. Mediocre lenses get replaced as your skills improve, pretty much like dslr bodies. I bought this to replace a Nikon 28-105, which I've happily retired. So, in short, buy this great lens if you plan to stay with Nikon bodies. The 24-70 is great for family portraits on the wider end. For individual portraits, and this may sound counter-intuitive, a 70-200 is better for the bokeh and getting in tight on your subject, but that's if you're shooting full frame. If you're using it on a DX body like the D5000, I think the range is ideal. As for the lens, it is an incredibly high image quality optic that can potentially stay with you forever as you upgrade from camera to camera. Good lenses are an investment. Mediocre lenses get replaced as your skills improve, pretty much like dslr bodies. I bought this to replace a... » Read More The 24-70 is great for family portraits on the wider end. For individual portraits, and this may sound counter-intuitive, a 70-200 is better for the bokeh and getting in tight on your subject, but that's if you're shooting full frame. If you're using it on a DX body like the D5000, I think the range is ideal. As for the lens, it is an incredibly high image quality optic that can potentially stay with you forever as you upgrade from camera to camera. Good lenses are an investment. Mediocre lenses get replaced as your skills improve, pretty much like dslr bodies. I bought this to replace a Nikon 28-105, which I've happily retired. So, in short, buy this great lens if you plan to stay with Nikon bodies. « Show Less
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Sharp! Could be the best lens you can get for the a6000 but very expensive. My favorite lens along with Zeiss Touit 32mm. Ask yourself if you like this 35mm angle of view and is it worth the price.
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I have the sel18105G. I didn't compare it with other lens and I am an amateur photographer. All I can say is that I think it is great withnice crisp photos.