Nikon 24-120 or 24-70 f2.8 For D750: Considering either going with the kit lens, 24-120, or spending a little more for the 24-70 f2.8. This will be my first lens for a FX and thus my...

Hkhabe Loc: Carlsbad, CA

Considering either going with the kit lens, 24-120, or spending a little more for the 24-70 f2.8. This will be my first lens for a FX and thus my main lens other than a 70-200 some day and a prime lens for portraits.

What do you think? Go with the 24-120 or the 24-70? I just would rather spend more on the f2.8 if that's the way to go - I mainly shoot landscape and family pics... Thanks.

mtparker Loc: Cape Charles & Springfield, Virginia

Both are quite good. The 24-70 is a bit better and, as you point out, is a f2.8 lens.

Hkhabe Loc: Carlsbad, CA

Thanks, my only concern re the 24-70 is the lack of reach but then I guess if I later acquire the 70-200 its not an issue but I do prefer to just have one main lens as my go-to without packing...

redhogbill Loc: antelope, calif

Hkhabe wrote:

Thanks, my only concern re the 24-70 is the lack of reach but then I guess if I later acquire the 70-200 its not an issue but I do prefer to just have one main lens as my go-to without packing...

14-24mm 24-70mm 70-200mm... all 2.8 the holy trilogy!!

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Hkhabe wrote:

Thanks, my only concern re the 24-70 is the lack of reach but then I guess if I later acquire the 70-200 its not an issue but I do prefer to just have one main lens as my go-to without packing...

The Tamron version is much cheaper and has VC - put the Tamron SP 1.4X behind it.

Hkhabe Loc: Carlsbad, CA

redhogbill wrote:

14-24mm 24-70mm 70-200mm... all 2.8 the holy trilogy!!

So, which one do you use the most?

redhogbill Loc: antelope, calif

Hkhabe wrote:

So, which one do you use the most?

I use the 24-70mm the most, I have the 70-200 2.8 sigma I use it the less.. I don't have the 14-24mm 2.8 YET, but I do have a 10-20 sigma I use it mostly around 20mm

Haydon

I have the holy trinity in the Canon line and the 24-70 2.8 is by far my most used on my FF.

Hkhabe Loc: Carlsbad, CA

Thanks; so I guess you would go with the 24-70 rather than the 24-120 as your main lens? No issues with the lack of reach, only 70mm?

oldtigger Loc: Roanoke Virginia-USA

Hkhabe wrote:

Thanks; so I guess you would go with the 24-70 rather than the 24-120 as your main lens? No issues with the lack of reach, only 70mm?

shot with 24-120 for 10 years, loved it.
Shot with 24-70 on D800 for 9 months love it.
shot with 70-200 on D800 for a year. too long to be WA. Too short to be tele. Great lens though for floral closeups and aisle shots at weddings.

Hkhabe Loc: Carlsbad, CA

oldtigger wrote:

shot with 24-120 for 10 years, loved it.
Shot with 24-70 on D800 for 9 months love it.
shot with 70-200 on D800 for a year. too long to be WA. Too short to be tele. Great lens though for floral closeups and aisle shots at weddings.

So, since you've used both (24-120 and 24-70) extensively, and I see no reason to have both, which would you choose?

oldtigger Loc: Roanoke Virginia-USA

Hkhabe wrote:

So, since you've used both (24-120 and 24-70) extensively, and I see no reason to have both, which would you choose?

24-120 for $700 or 24-70 at $1900, its your money.
Personally i would buy the Tamron 24-70 f2.8 at $800 and not worry about it.

ptcanon3ti Loc: NJ

oldtigger wrote:

24-120 for $700 or 24-70 at $1900, its your money.
Personally i would buy the Tamron 24-70 f2.8 at $800 and not worry about it.

Where do you find the 24-120 for $700, and the Tamron 24-70 2.8 for $800?

Peanut_the_cat Loc: Bradenton, Florida

Hkhabe wrote:

Considering either going with the kit lens, 24-120, or spending a little more for the 24-70 f2.8. This will be my first lens for a FX and thus my main lens other than a 70-200 some day and a prime lens for portraits.

What do you think? Go with the 24-120 or the 24-70? I just would rather spend more on the f2.8 if that's the way to go - I mainly shoot landscape and family pics... Thanks.

Sometimes we know which lens we want but need a little affirmation to help confirm our preference, or mitigate any guilt feelings we have in buying. I have and know the 24 - 120mm f4 is a great lens but is it for you - only you know. Or maybe a 30 day free trail from B & H.

Frank47 Loc: West coast Florida

ptcanon3ti wrote:

Where do you find the 24-120 for $700, and the Tamron 24-70 2.8 for $800?

When I bought my D750 a few weeks ago, Nikon and Nikon dealers offered the 24-120 f4 as a "kit" with the D750 for about $2995. That makes the lens about $700 if you buy it with the D750 at the same time. I assure you, the 24-120 f4 is not a "kit" lens but sold as a "kit" with the camera body. I've had amazing low light success with the f4 given the ISO capability of the D750. Sharp, extremely fast auto-focus and great color rendition. By reputation, the 24-70 f2.8 is a superb lens but weighs more and costs a lot more. I would suggest that you decide what your use and needs will be and purchase accordingly.