Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D
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COOL - Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR. . . . . . .
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i had the tokina 12-24 before this one. I loved that lens but it really only worked well in broad daylight.  I had challenges at night or in low light setting like dinner parties etc.

So I sold it and got the 11-16 for the f2.8.

Just like the 12-24 tokina this thing is built like a tank.  The finish on the 11-16 is more flat than the 12-24. I also think the 11-16 feels a bit lighter. Its focus ring has that awesome clutch and is very smooth.  The zoom and focus ring a re very zoom and tight. Like I said the build quality is amazing.

I put it on my d300s and noticed the difference in low light right away.

My one concerns was any back focusing i'ld find so far with some quick test shots it seems fine.

This has amazing panoramic style shots.  It doesn't produce shots that are as "normal" looking as the 12-24. By that i mean hey look a tiny bit more stretched (barreled) out - like you'd see in magazine shots of massive crowds shot from up high.

I'm going to love using this lens at 11m when we go traveling to take landscape shots.

At 16mm it'll be great for taking wide group shots of friends that a get a lot of the background at the same time for parties and event

the f2.8 means I don't have to worry about light or needing a flash and extra weight.

Update[Oct 2, 2012]:

After having this lens for over ahlf a year the difference is amazing over the Tokina 12-24mm.  You can shoot in so much lower light.

Less than a week ago I got the D800 and the 11-16 work in FX mode from 15-16mm with no vignetting.  I can also put the D800 into DX mode and use the Tokina like I did on my D300s except now I will have about 18 Mega-pixel crop sensor to shoot with.  I thought about selling the lens and getting the 14-24 f2.8 Nikon but at triple the cost - no way!  I'm sticking with my 11-16 since its still one of my favorite lenses.
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I love this lens. Dreamy bokeh wide open at 1.4. Just buy it.

I only chose this over the cheaper nifty fifty because I prefer metal build of the 1.4. Either are great 50mm choices.
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A really nice lens for low-light, but I noticed quite soft and bit of CA at f1.4 to about f5. Nice and sharp around f4 up.
Minimum focal distance about 45cm, so not suitable for macro work.
Build quality is fine, plastic is fine. Focus quite good.
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great all around lens, I like to keep this one on my Nikon D5300 for everyday shooting. There is some vignetting when you use it between f3.5 and f6.3 which i did not like at first but now have really come to enjoy. The sweet spot however, I noticed is somewhere between f8-f11 where the seems to be no soft edges and the sharpness of the images is very nice.
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I have the Nikon 85/1.4 AF-D and wanted to see if this would AF faster, and provide a lighter/sharper image. I ordered it with hopes for a decent lens, but not a great one. I am happy to report that it is head and shoulders above the old 85/1.8 AF-D, and on the heels of the 1.4. The IQ is exceptional for this price of lens, the bokeh is decent but not as creamy as the 1.4, but the CA is better, and the sharpness at the same apertures is better. I would say the AF is similar, but not faster than the 1.4, although it does seem a slight amount more consistent in hitting target than the 1.4.

If you don't have an 85 already, you might just get this and skip the 1.4's unless... you have to have the very best look to your images OOF areas.

Love it.
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Seems to be a great lens thus far.  Appears to have far less distortion and CA than its predecessor, Tokina 12-24 f/4 DX I (I have never used the more recent DX II version of the 12-24 so I can't compare it to that one). Some concerns have been noted about softness at 28mm end but pics seem quite useable to me, especially with proper lighting, shutter speed etc.  Some vignetting present with circular polarizer (Tiffen) at 12mm.  Zoom ring feels a bit stiff.  That's about all I can find to criticize this far...seems to be a keeper!
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A good wandering around lens for my Nikon. I had a 18-55mm zoom lens but there are times I wanted a little more zoom and this does it for me. No complaints with it.
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I own the 14-24mm and it's the sharpest wide angle zoom you can get. It's perfect for landscapes or anything ultra wide, minus the ability to add filters. However, I decided to give the 16-35 a try at a wedding yesterday. Turns out I really like this lens for its focal length. 35mm is awesome for weddings, you get a bit more context of the hotel, the scene, the crowd but not too much, and distortion isn't so pronounced yet at 35mm. We also have 2nd and 3rd shooters covering with Sigma and Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 and they turned out beautiful. What's great about this lens is you can get to 35mm, and can go as wide as you want for a wedding. 16mm is certainly a bit too wide but it's good you have access to that when you need it. I find 24mm a bit too wide sometimes for general shooting in weddings when you use the 14-24, so I find this lens to be a lot more convenient. It might be my new favorite wedding lens for ultra wide angle, as long as the reception is in the day not at night. At night I would probably still grab my 14-24 35 f/1.4 and 24 f/1.4 for low light capability. f/4 definitely hurts in low light, even though D800E and D4 can easily make up the speed with high ISO, but still...I try to keep ISO down as much as I can. The VR is a great plus, gives you a bit more confidence at slow shutter speeds but it does little help at the dance floor with moving bodies.
So to me, the biggest plus is the focal length convenience. Small bonuses are it's not pricy, it has VR, takes filters (so you feel a bit safe swinging it around in a wedding) and it's a lot lighter than the 14-24. It's decent sharp and has a good depth of field, still gives you some room for background separation at 35mm. I would still keep the 14-24 side by side with this for its sharpness and f/2.8
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Rating five stars because it is a good lens with very strong reviews. However, for any full frame (such as D750) Nikon owners starting to build their first lens kit and thinking of buying Sigma Art 24-105 lens, I share this opinion.

I regret buying it for my D750 - because I should have instead put that money towards buying the first in the "holy trinity" of pro lenses meaning the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8, and then later buy the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8, 14-24mm f/2.8

I'm not a pro shooter, but I work at company that has several of them on staff. They told me to NOT buy EITHER the Nikon kit lens (24-120mm F/4) or the obvious alternative Sigma Art 24-105 and instead put that money towards partial payment on the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8.

I ignored their advice and regret it.

Those pro shooters were giving me really great advice to invest in top quality glass, buying piece by piece over time when you can afford it, to build up a great lens kit (that I'll use my entire life even on the cameras I eventually replace the D750 with)

The Sigma is a fine lens, don't get me wrong. Also not implying here that the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 is the optical zoom equivalent of the Sigma Art 24-105

Looking back now, I would rather have that faster (f/2.8) higher quality Nikon lens even though the zoom range is shorter (allowing f/2.8 optics). Besides if you buy the Sigma Art 24-105 you really have to buy the Sigma USB Dock for that lens.

That has you spending close to $1000 - then add the cost of filters for a size not common to your Nikon lenses. Look at the prices of a clean used Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 and see you don't have to spend too terribly much more to instead get that used Nikon 24-70mm

And finally: this lens is insanely heavy. You just try putting it on a D750 (or heavier) body, then add a speedlight. I could not believe how heavy that is.

I'm going to sell the Sigma Art 24-105 and buy a clean used Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8.
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Tho lens is amazing - I sold a Nikon 85 1.8 to buy this lens. Almost TOO SHARP- great value, great bokeh- my second Roki-
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Realy nice lens for the price, good cuality on the pics and of this one like a lot the internal focus!
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I, like the the previous reviewer, also read Ken Rockwell's comments, and they led me to this lens.

No disappointments here. I'm a 30-year veteran who was just seeking a basic lens to keep on my Nikon D70. I also use the Tokina 12-24 f/4.0 (fantastic) and the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 (don't sell this little guy short!), and now seek a longer tele-zoom to complement these other lenses.

The Nikon 24-85mm is sharp, fast and light. Not the most sturdily-built lens in the world, but the key for me was that I knew what I was getting when I purchased it - and therefore, no disappointment.

Looking for an all-purpose lens to keep on your camera body at all times? You've found it here.
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Shooting predominately with a 50mm 1.4, I quickly realized I that I was in need of a portrait lens.  The 85mm was suggested to me and wasn't too expensive.  After a day of using it I was happy with the results, but decided I would just save up for the 70-200mm which is considerably more expensive.
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I was looking for a wider lens for my D200, and have no regrets getting the Tokina 12-24mm f/4.  On 35mm format, it would translate to 18-36mm, which is a great range.  It is also a constant f/4, which is unlike other wide angles in this range for DSLRs.  Price wise, it is much cheaper than the Nikon 12-24mm f/4, but in terms of performance, it is almost comparable.  Unless you have that few hundred bucks more to spend on the Nikon, this Tokina would work beautifully!  The build of the body is good and sturdy.
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I am very happy with this lens on my Nikon full frame D600. The images are tack sharp even at f2.8.
Only little complaint is the flare depending on the angle of lights, but that is to be expected from such a wide angle lens.
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I love this glass!  It's a great walk around lens.  I've used it at a rodeo and on a photo shoot.  I love the crispness of the images, and the color.  I'm using it on a Nikon D700.

Update: August 17, 2015
I've noticed that the lens vignettes at 24mm.  I cannot locate a profile in Lightroom to compensate for the vignetting.