Nikon 14-24mm f2.8 or Nikon 24-70mm f2.8

9 years 7 months ago #401943 by JeremyS
I'm trying to decide between both of these lenses. The Nikon 14-24mm f2.8 or the nikon 24-70mm f2.8. It will be my first of the trifecta and I'm trying to decide what is best for me. I mainly shoot landscapes and seascapes, and I've found a nice need for a wide angle lens, however I also plan on eventually doing portraiture and standard travel photography. I would like the 14-24mm but is it really necessary. 

I am going to hike Angel's landing in Utah next march and this is my deciding factor. I want to get the best possible photos from around here and I think the 14-24mm would be best for this, however would I get the most use out of the 14-24 or the 24-70. What does everyone think about this and what do you think you would do? 


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9 years 7 months ago #401946 by Joves
:rofl:
Well Jeremy I would look at this way. How far into the future before you actually start doing portraits? And do you already have a lens currently that would do that job now? If you have a lens that will do the job now, the I would go wider. If not then the 14-24 is not really an ideal port lens. Or you could get a nice prime lens for ports, which will be less expensive that either of those. Since I shoot mostly landscapes, and nature, I would go the 14-24, but that is me.


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9 years 7 months ago #401947 by JeremyS

Joves wrote: :rofl:
Well Jeremy I would look at this way. How far into the future before you actually start doing portraits? And do you already have a lens currently that would do that job now? If you have a lens that will do the job now, the I would go wider. If not then the 14-24 is not really an ideal port lens. Or you could get a nice prime lens for ports, which will be less expensive that either of those. Since I shoot mostly landscapes, and nature, I would go the 14-24, but that is me.


I'd be doing portraits in the next 2-3 years. I currently have a 50 1.8 and a 70-300 f4.5-5.6. I can do long and I do have a prime for portraits so that will cover me. I am considering 14-24 now and then later on a 85mm in the future.


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9 years 7 months ago #401949 by Joves
Two or three years away! Yeah I would buy for the trip, and not the future. And since you are still mostly doing the LS/SS you will get far more use, and enjoyment from it now. In two or three years you will probably be able to buy a good dedicated lens for the portraits along the way. 


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9 years 7 months ago #401961 by garyrhook
I must agree with the above.

If your immediate intent was portraiture, then I'd always suggest the 24-70, and get a rental for the trip. But 2-3 years out suggests that there's no point in buying it now.


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9 years 7 months ago - 9 years 7 months ago #402196 by Stealthy Ninja
I've owned the 14-24, 24-70 and 70-200 at one stage, so here goes my advice:

24-70

The end.


(Longer version)
The 14-24 is extremely sharp and controls distortion extremely well. It's noticeably sharper than the 24-70 and has less distortion at 24mm... HOWEVER it is a hard lens to use and honestly isn't that practical for most situations. The 24-70 is a MUCH more flexible lens and 24mm is pretty wide (especially on your D800). So I'd definitely say go for that one first. The 24-70 is very sharp too, just not to the standards of the 14-24 (which is actually a weird lens in that it's so well designed and made... not your normal super wide zoom). You'll find the 24-70 as sharp as a typical prime.

Another thing to consider is how difficult it is to use filters on the 14-24.  It's much easier with the 24-70.
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9 years 7 months ago - 9 years 7 months ago #402197 by Scotty

Stealthy Ninja wrote: I've owned the 14-24, 24-70 and 70-200 at one stage, so here goes my advice:

24-70

The end.


(Longer version)
The 14-24 is extremely sharp and controls distortion extremely well. It's noticeably sharper than the 24-70 and has less distortion at 24mm... HOWEVER it is a hard lens to use and honestly isn't that practical for most situations. The 24-70 is a MUCH more flexible lens and 24mm is pretty wide (especially on your D800). So I'd definitely say go for that one first. The 24-70 is very sharp too, just not to the standards of the 14-24 (which is actually a weird lens in that it's so well designed and made... not your normal super wide zoom). You'll find the 24-70 as sharp as a typical prime.

Another thing to consider is how difficult it is to use filters on the 14-24.  It's much easier with the 24-70.


Filters aren't really that hard to use anymore.  They just cost a stupid amount of money.  I agree with you though.  If I had to pick which one to get first it'd be the 24-70.  The 14-24mm is an amazing lens and I hope the OP eventually gets one.  It's just not easy to use and takes a lot of work to make it shine.

When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.

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9 years 6 months ago #405384 by JeremyS
Update: I bought the 14-24 because it seems to me like the best fit lens. So far I love it, and I am taking it out on a fall foliage trial run next weekend. Thanks for all the help everyone!


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