Nikon 17-35 f2.8
Mar 16, 2017 07:53:15 #
Hello Hoggers,
About the Nikon 17-35 f2.8. Has anyone here had, or have this lens? How has it held up over time? I understand that it has 2 polycarbonate lens elements in it and under heat (like a hot car trunk) could make those elements change shape, causing softer images. I have read that it is a great and very sharp lens. I am thinking of buying a used one, in person, so I can try it out before I buy. Does anyone have experience with this lens. Thanks, Eric
About the Nikon 17-35 f2.8. Has anyone here had, or have this lens? How has it held up over time? I understand that it has 2 polycarbonate lens elements in it and under heat (like a hot car trunk) could make those elements change shape, causing softer images. I have read that it is a great and very sharp lens. I am thinking of buying a used one, in person, so I can try it out before I buy. Does anyone have experience with this lens. Thanks, Eric
Mar 16, 2017 08:31:47 #
Have it, love it, used it a lot for my wide angle landscapes. Owned for about 6 years, bought used, never heard about elements that are not glass. It's a pro lens so a bit heavy. Results fantastic.
Mar 16, 2017 20:01:49 #
Fotomacher wrote:
Have it, love it, used it a lot for my wide angle landscapes. Owned for about 6 years, bought used, never heard about elements that are not glass. It's a pro lens so a bit heavy. Results fantastic.
Ditto on the review. I have had mine for about 2 1/2 months and it is on my D610 80% of the time.
Mar 16, 2017 21:10:24 #
jethro779 wrote:
Ditto on the review. I have had mine for about 2 1/2 months and it is on my D610 80% of the time.
So it is FF? Also how do you like you D610? Any issues?
Mar 16, 2017 21:23:31 #
I've had mine since my film days. After going digital with a D1x it sat on the shelf in favor of a 12-24dx. Last year after getting a FF body I took it out and the focus motor was dead. I sent it to Nikon and it is happily back in service. As for the glass, no issues.
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Mar 16, 2017 23:08:24 #
Bill_de wrote:
I've had mine since my film days. After going digital with a D1x it sat on the shelf in favor of a 12-24dx. Last year after getting a FF body I took it out and the focus motor was dead. I sent it to Nikon and it is happily back in service. As for the glass, no issues.
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can I ask how much they charged you for the focus motor?
Mar 17, 2017 06:05:49 #
Visphot
Loc: India
I have had it for over 15 years. Performed fabulously till I dropped it. Lens hood was smashed but the lens survived. Still gives excellent results but sometimes, when you set the aperture at F/22, it shoots wide open at f/2.8. So you might want to check out results at all apertures before buying a used lens.
Mar 17, 2017 06:06:59 #
EZsh00ter wrote:
can I ask how much they charged you for the focus motor?
It was around $425 - $435
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Mar 17, 2017 06:44:07 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
So it is FF? Also how do you like you D610? Any issues?
Yes, the lens is full frame. The only issue I have with my D610 is I don't get to use it enough. I still have to work so I can support my G.A.S. attacks.
Mar 17, 2017 07:10:57 #
jethro779 wrote:
Yes, the lens is full frame. The only issue I have with my D610 is I don't get to use it enough. I still have to work so I can support my G.A.S. attacks.
I know what you mean. Oldest guy at work and the longest hours....
Mar 17, 2017 07:17:43 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I know what you mean. Oldest guy at work and the longest hours....
I am 2nd oldest at work. I am also 67 and 1 month. The oldest is 67 and 3 months, 3rd oldest is 66 and 10 months. I have cut my hours back as much as I can get away with, but I still work a lot. The next oldest to us is 42 and he gripes about having to work. Go figure the youngsters of today.
Mar 17, 2017 07:36:28 #
I own the 17-55, used it on many bodies thru the 15 years I've had it. Fantastic lens.
Mar 17, 2017 08:29:30 #
NikonCharlie wrote:
I own the 17-55, used it on many bodies thru the 15 years I've had it. Fantastic lens.
Typo? 17-55 or 17-35?
Mar 17, 2017 09:29:10 #
Love my 17-35 2.8. Its heavy but not all that big so it balances out nicely on a D810 frame. At 17mm expect distortion so you need to learn to use that to your advantage. I find it sharp throughout its entire range. I bought mine used through National Camera. It developed a noise in the motor in less than two weeks so I brought it back to National Camera. They honored their warrantee and sent it in to Nikon. They replaced the motor. Repairs were paid by National Camera. National Camera is a great company to buy from.
Mar 17, 2017 09:37:59 #
Mark7829
Loc: Calfornia
The 16-35 f/4 is a better lens that replaced the 17-35 f/2.8. for a number of reasons most of which you can google.
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