Nikon 24-70... made from pure freakin' awesomness!!!

r3t1awr3ydr3t1awr3yd Registered Users Posts: 1,000 Major grins
edited August 28, 2010 in Accessories
I can't hold it in anymore. I purchased a Nikon 24-70 from adorama last thursday (around 10am-ish) and friday afternoon at 2pm it was here.

10 minutes later, I was in love.

At f/2.8 this lens focuses faster than the speed of sound. It is an INCREDIBLE lens.

I read a LOT of reviews all over the web about it and didn't believe it all completely. I figured some people had some psychosomatic issues related to the new-found hole that this lens created in their pocket but I was wrong.

If you're sitting on the fence about this lens, get off the fence and spend the money to make it happen. You will NOT regret it.

:barb:barb:barb:clap:clap:clap:barb:barb:barb

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Weird sidenote:
A lot of DX body users have 70-200s and never mention the crop factor but as soon as a DX body user says they want to get a 24-70, tons of people mention that it's a waste for DX users. I don't understand the double standard.

Personally, this lens was EXACTLY what I wanted rangewise.

*swooning*
Hi! I'm Wally: website | blog | facebook | IG | scotchNsniff
Nikon addict. D610, Tok 11-16, Sig 24-35, Nik 24-70/70-200vr

Comments

  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,133 moderator
    edited August 23, 2010
    Congratulations on the new lens. clap.gif I look forward to seeing some image samples. thumb.gif
    ziggy53
    Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
  • angevin1angevin1 Registered Users Posts: 3,403 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2010
    thumb.gif Def. Congrats on that Lens...now do the awesome thing and show us what ya got!thumb.gif
    tom wise
  • ImageX PhotographyImageX Photography Registered Users Posts: 528 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2010
    Congrats on your new totally awesome lens!
  • ARKreationsARKreations Registered Users Posts: 265 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2010
    I have to wholeheartedly agree. My 24-70 is by far my most used lens. But after renting a 70-200 for the weekend, my 80-200 will soon be receiving an "upgrade" - the 70-200 is every bit as awesome...
    Ross - ARKreations Photography
    http://www.arkreations.com
    Nikon D700 | D300 | D80 | SB-800(x2) | SB-600(x2)
    Nikkor Lenses: 14-24 f/2.8 | 24-70 f/2.8 | 50 f/1.8 | 85 f/1.4 | 70-200 f/2.8 VR II | 70-300 VR
  • InsuredDisasterInsuredDisaster Registered Users Posts: 1,132 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2010
    Congratulations! The 24-70 is a great lens. But as ARK said, soon you'll find the need for a 70-200. :)
    I felt that on DX, I'd prefer it to be a tad wider, but I didn't think it was a "waste."
    My blog
  • ImageX PhotographyImageX Photography Registered Users Posts: 528 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2010
    My 70-200 2.8 is by far my most favorite lens..... and it's SHARP. It's a must have lens in my opinion.
  • ARKreationsARKreations Registered Users Posts: 265 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2010
    InsuredDisaster wrote: »
    Congratulations! The 24-70 is a great lens. But as ARK said, soon you'll find the need for a 70-200. :)
    I felt that on DX, I'd prefer it to be a tad wider, but I didn't think it was a "waste."

    And thus the justification for my 14-24... it's an addiction I tell you!:help:help
    Ross - ARKreations Photography
    http://www.arkreations.com
    Nikon D700 | D300 | D80 | SB-800(x2) | SB-600(x2)
    Nikkor Lenses: 14-24 f/2.8 | 24-70 f/2.8 | 50 f/1.8 | 85 f/1.4 | 70-200 f/2.8 VR II | 70-300 VR
  • InsuredDisasterInsuredDisaster Registered Users Posts: 1,132 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2010
    ARKreations wrote: »
    And thus the justification for my 14-24... it's an addiction I tell you!:help:help


    Yeah, that's my next drug purchase.

    After another camera bag and a tripod and a . . . .
    My blog
  • r3t1awr3ydr3t1awr3yd Registered Users Posts: 1,000 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2010
    InsuredDisaster wrote: »
    Yeah, that's my next drug purchase.

    After another camera bag and a tripod and a . . . .
    DO ITT!!!!!!!!!! clap.gif
    ARKreations wrote: »
    And thus the justification for my 14-24... it's an addiction I tell you!:help:help
    If I got this and the 70-200, I'd go buy a D700 and shoot full frame lol. mwink.gif
    ImageX Photography wrote: »
    My 70-200 2.8 is by far my most favorite lens..... and it's SHARP. It's a must have lens in my opinion.
    I already fear this purchase lol. If it's as sharp all around @ 2.8 like the 24-70 is, I'll have no choice but to do it lol. :D
    InsuredDisaster wrote: »
    Congratulations! The 24-70 is a great lens. But as ARK said, soon you'll find the need for a 70-200. :)
    I felt that on DX, I'd prefer it to be a tad wider, but I didn't think it was a "waste."
    I have an 11-16 Tok so I'm not sure I'll ever feel like I want to go wider :davidto
    Hi! I'm Wally: website | blog | facebook | IG | scotchNsniff
    Nikon addict. D610, Tok 11-16, Sig 24-35, Nik 24-70/70-200vr
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