Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 VR price tag??

8 years 22 hours ago #476010 by Flying Pig
$2400??  this is nearly at $700 price hike over the non VR 24-70mm.  Anyone fork out the extra cash for this lens yet? 

www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1175033-R..._24_70mm_f_2_8e.html

What's your feelings on the lens?


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8 years 17 hours ago #476026 by effron
Not me, I'm good with the older, non VR version....

Why so serious?
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8 years 15 hours ago #476031 by JeremyS
I believe it would be a good purchase... the old 24-70 is pushing 9 years old and has older technology inside of it. The new 24-70 not only has VR but also an E notation, indicating an electromagnetic diaphragm which ensures quality with exposure even under conditions of high speed photos. On top of that, the competition's 24-70's are newer technology that top the old 24-70 in many ways. 

For the extra price it may not be 100% worth it, but if you are deciding between the new vs the old nikon 24-70, the new one blows away the older one. if you want the old one or the new one is too expensive, look at the tamron 24-70. 


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8 years 15 hours ago #476032 by Screamin Scott
IMHO, most of these hyper expensive fast zooms are overkill for most shooters. Personally, I'll settle for slightly older technology at a much reduced price, as they were still computer designed lenses.. I sure don't need VR on a lens that only goes to 70mm & much of the other "improvements" are minimal compared to what you have to pay for the. As for the differences being minimal, most review sites like DXO Mark bench test their lenses & real world shooting will negate many of the improvements as compared to older tech.

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7 years 11 months ago #476153 by Peter Nunez

Takennnn wrote: I believe it would be a good purchase... the old 24-70 is pushing 9 years old and has older technology inside of it. The new 24-70 not only has VR but also an E notation, indicating an electromagnetic diaphragm which ensures quality with exposure even under conditions of high speed photos. On top of that, the competition's 24-70's are newer technology that top the old 24-70 in many ways. 

For the extra price it may not be 100% worth it, but if you are deciding between the new vs the old nikon 24-70, the new one blows away the older one. if you want the old one or the new one is too expensive, look at the tamron 24-70. 



Anyone else just amazed when you look at where technology has gone in recent years.  Manufactures are really doing what they can to close what ever gaps they can on people not taking good photos.  Now granted there are some skills that regardless of what camera or lens you have, if you don't have it, you don't have it.  Still amazing. 

As for me, older gear is just fine.  


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7 years 11 months ago #476192 by Joves

Screamin Scott wrote: IMHO, most of these hyper expensive fast zooms are overkill for most shooters. Personally, I'll settle for slightly older technology at a much reduced price, as they were still computer designed lenses.. I sure don't need VR on a lens that only goes to 70mm & much of the other "improvements" are minimal compared to what you have to pay for the. As for the differences being minimal, most review sites like DXO Mark bench test their lenses & real world shooting will negate many of the improvements as compared to older tech.

:agree:
Yeah I never saw much use of VR on anything shorter than 105mm myself. Good technique trumps technology any day of the week. The only lens that I would even think of getting the newer version would be my 80-400, and that is only for the focusing motor over the screw drive. It seems that small improvements are costing a lot more. Also I love the little timer trying to get you to buy now for expedited shipping.


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7 years 9 months ago #484298 by Scotty
It's just a tad sharper and a lot longers and heavier than the one it replaced. 

I'm disappointed in it but to each their own.

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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7 years 9 months ago #484362 by effron

Scotty wrote: It's just a tad sharper and a lot longers and heavier than the one it replaced. 

I'm disappointed in it but to each their own.


Yeah, the original weighs quite enough.......

Why so serious?
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7 years 9 months ago #484395 by Scotty

effron wrote:

Scotty wrote: It's just a tad sharper and a lot longers and heavier than the one it replaced. 

I'm disappointed in it but to each their own.


Yeah, the original weighs quite enough.......


You're telling me. Heavily considering switching over the new 24-120 f/4

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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7 years 9 months ago #484425 by effron
I shot a small low key wedding over the weekend, used the D700 and 24-70 mostly....for the reception I grabbed the D800 and slapped on a 50 f/1.8 for some back and neck relief......(glad I don't do those events for a living these days. The phone camera shooters were a nightmare!):angry:

Why so serious?
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7 years 9 months ago #484500 by Don Fischer
Speaking of "a tad sharper", how sharp is sharp enough? I strongly suspect that photo's we got with camera's many years ago were sharper than could be detected with the human eye.


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7 years 9 months ago #484517 by effron
The not oft used term is "acceptably" sharp.

Why so serious?
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7 years 9 months ago #484535 by Scotty

Don Fischer wrote: Speaking of "a tad sharper", how sharp is sharp enough? I strongly suspect that photo's we got with camera's many years ago were sharper than could be detected with the human eye.


Look up at a Nikon 200mm F/2.0.   We still have ways to go, or some of the Zeiss lenses.

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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7 years 9 months ago #484542 by Stealthy Ninja
Sell it all and go Fuji
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7 years 9 months ago #484544 by Scotty

Stealthy Ninja wrote: Sell it all and go Fuji


They need to start paying you.

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