FS: Nikon 24-70 2.8

ToshTosh Registered Users Posts: 76 Big grins
edited September 11, 2010 in Nikon Land
SOLD

I have a superb copy of the 24-70.
I'm kind of anal about good copies and the person I bought it from (tabrink--Tom Brink) is even more anal than me. http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/650716/0#5787831
I rarely use the 24-70 because I tend to go light with my Tamron 28-75.
It seems I "save" the 24-70 for once a year group shots of my daughter's gymnastics team.
Since I stop down to 5.6 to 8 and never need the wider focal length, the 28-75 can cover that shoot as well.

Here's a gallery of test shots on a D3 (43" distance to subject and no sharpening in camera and no PP): http://gtikeda.zenfolio.com/p508618860

The lens is a USA model in Mint condition with box and all things originally included therein.
B&H sales receipt and warranty docs are also included.
The lens has never been registered with Nikon.
Front glass has always been covered by a filter.
Some minor scratches on the inside portion of the hood
Reduced to $1450 shipped.

Comments

  • CookieSCookieS Registered Users Posts: 854 Major grins
    edited September 9, 2010
    I would rather see how it did with the gymnastic stuff for actual in real world evaluations.
  • ToshTosh Registered Users Posts: 76 Big grins
    edited September 9, 2010
    CookieS wrote: »
    I would rather see how it did with the gymnastic stuff for actual in real world evaluations.

    I'm kind of cautious about posting images of other people's children on the internet.
    I can send you samples if you're interested in the lens.
  • Dooginfif20Dooginfif20 Registered Users Posts: 845 Major grins
    edited September 9, 2010
    I can tell you this is by far the fastest AF lens I have used. The images are always tact sharp. This is my favorite lens and it never comes off the camera. Any buyers considering this lens proceed without worries!
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  • r3t1awr3ydr3t1awr3yd Registered Users Posts: 1,000 Major grins
    edited September 9, 2010
    Dooginfif20 wrote: »
    I can tell you this is by far the fastest AF lens I have used. The images are always tact sharp. This is my favorite lens and it never comes off the camera. Any buyers considering this lens proceed without worries!
    +1. This is a good deal on an AMAZING lens. clap.gif
    Hi! I'm Wally: website | blog | facebook | IG | scotchNsniff
    Nikon addict. D610, Tok 11-16, Sig 24-35, Nik 24-70/70-200vr
  • ARKreationsARKreations Registered Users Posts: 265 Major grins
    edited September 9, 2010
    r3t1awr3yd wrote: »
    +1. This is a good deal on an AMAZING lens. clap.gif
    15524779-Ti.gif You'll be hard pressed to find a better price on this lens in decent condition. And this lens is worth every penny.
    Ross - ARKreations Photography
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    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
  • r3t1awr3ydr3t1awr3yd Registered Users Posts: 1,000 Major grins
    edited September 9, 2010
    ARKreations wrote: »
    15524779-Ti.gif You'll be hard pressed to find a better price on this lens in decent condition. And this lens is worth every penny.
    It's made me put down my 11-16 and I didn't think any lens would be able to do that. thumb.gif
    Hi! I'm Wally: website | blog | facebook | IG | scotchNsniff
    Nikon addict. D610, Tok 11-16, Sig 24-35, Nik 24-70/70-200vr
  • rsquaredrsquared Registered Users Posts: 306 Major grins
    edited September 10, 2010
    Dooginfif20 wrote: »
    I can tell you this is by far the fastest AF lens I have used. The images are always tact sharp. This is my favorite lens and it never comes off the camera. Any buyers considering this lens proceed without worries!
    r3t1awr3yd wrote: »
    +1. This is a good deal on an AMAZING lens. clap.gif
    ARKreations wrote: »
    15524779-Ti.gif You'll be hard pressed to find a better price on this lens in decent condition. And this lens is worth every penny.
    r3t1awr3yd wrote: »
    It's made me put down my 11-16 and I didn't think any lens would be able to do that. thumb.gif

    You guys are killing me!! This is the lens I've been dying to get, just can't afford it yet. :cry
    Rob Rogers -- R Squared Photography (Nikon D90)
  • Dooginfif20Dooginfif20 Registered Users Posts: 845 Major grins
    edited September 10, 2010
    well i can tell ya you wont find a better deal! im in the same boat right now wanting a 70-200 2.8 vrI, but my heart and my wallet arent on the same page yet!
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  • InsuredDisasterInsuredDisaster Registered Users Posts: 1,132 Major grins
    edited September 10, 2010
    r3t1awr3yd wrote: »
    It's made me put down my 11-16 and I didn't think any lens would be able to do that. thumb.gif


    I've noticed a similar result with my Sigma 10-20!
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  • ghinsonghinson Registered Users Posts: 933 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2010
    Are there different versions of this lens available? You know, ED, G, DX, etc.? If so, which version is this one?
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  • ToshTosh Registered Users Posts: 76 Big grins
    edited September 11, 2010
    ghinson wrote: »
    Are there different versions of this lens available? You know, ED, G, DX, etc.? If so, which version is this one?


    There's only one version of the Nikon 24-70.
  • InsuredDisasterInsuredDisaster Registered Users Posts: 1,132 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2010
    One version to rule them all!
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  • Dooginfif20Dooginfif20 Registered Users Posts: 845 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2010
    ghinson wrote: »
    Are there different versions of this lens available? You know, ED, G, DX, etc.? If so, which version is this one?

    the 24-70 replaced the 28-70
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