( 43 reviews )
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Posted: Jul 4 2009
I've had this lens for a few months now. I use it with my D200, and the PQ is simply amazing. I try to stay away from 2.8 aperture though - I much prefer the sharpness and clarity at aperture 4 (or less). When the light is low - I use SB-600. Overall, I think this is the best lens there is in this zoom range - I'm sure 24-70 might be better (I've never tried it) - but is it worth the extra $700 or so? To me - it isn't. I just can't see how the picture quality can increase much from what I get with this lens. I also have D700 and a couple of other lenses (50mm 1.8 and 70-200 VR), so every once in a while I do compare them. D700 is REALLY good in low light. In the daylight D200 can hold its ground. The quality of photos I get with my D200 + 17-55 combo is so good - I don't even think about getting 24-70 for my D700 - and instead I will continue using D200 with 17-55. Highly recommend this lens for DX bodies.
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Posted: Jun 27 2009
I bought this lens with nikon 70-200 2.8, sb 900, with a D300 body, it took sharp picture cristal clear, good walkaround lens with my D300-MB D-10 grip, Love it, looking forward to the next legend the 24-70 2.8 soon
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Feb 11 2009
www.viewfromthetopfloor.com This is one of the BEST lenses I have used! I purchased this beast after reviewing the lens here and at other sites. I needed a fast lens and this one seemed to be rated very highly. Now I can understand why. I just returned from three days shooting up in Maine (photos up on my website now) and I have to say the detail, and clarity are absolutely incredible! I am able to easily view images shot with this lens not only at 100%, but even at 200% in my Lightroom application! This is not something I could do with my other lenses. Well worth the money for sure. I am using it on my Nikon D300, and Finepix S2 Pro. Since I purchased it the lens has not come off the D300. This weekend (2/28) I am shooting my first wedding with the lens. It is entirely indoors, with available light and some light flash. I'm looking forward to it now. My other lenses include the 18-200 VR Zoom, though not as sharp and clear as this one still a very good lens. I also have the Tokina 12-24 F4 zoom and some other Macro lenses and a lensbaby 3G. I'm updating this review today, 3/16/09 to report the lens worked flawlessly in the wedding shoot! Quite frankly, I could not have shot the wedding and/or the images would not have been this great. I've not only received many compliments on the images themselves, but have also received enough side orders -- not even from the B & G to help offset the expense of the lens. Wow is the only word that comes to my mind. It is truly an amazing piece of glass. I shot the entire wedding with this lens, and a lensbaby in the confines of a small room, completely lit by tungsten lighting, and one soft box i brought in from my studio for some semi-formal shots. Like I said, this one has not come off the D300. It's unbelievable. Well worth the money if you shoot pro, or just want the very best results.
