Nikon 28-70 f2.8: I am interested in purchasing Nikon's 28-70 f2.8 lens and was wondering if any hog members have this lens and what is their findings with regards to sharpness, etc.?

juicesqueezer Loc: Okeechobee, Florida

I am interested in purchasing Nikon's 28-70 f2.8 lens and was wondering if any hog members have this lens and what is their findings with regards to sharpness, etc.?
I would like to purchase the 24-70, but right now, a little out of my budget.
Any input would be most appreciated. If you have one you would like to part with, please pm me.

Thanks!

Severums Loc: London, England

I had this lens a couple of years back before changing to the 24-70.

It's a very sharp lens, however; very big and very heavy!

You really need it on a pro body (full frame) or the balance between lens and body can be awkward.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

juicesqueezer wrote:

I am interested in purchasing Nikon's 28-70 f2.8 lens and was wondering if any hog members have this lens and what is their findings with regards to sharpness, etc.?
I would like to purchase the 24-70, but right now, a little out of my budget.
Any input would be most appreciated. If you have one you would like to part with, please pm me.

Thanks!

An extremely sharp and very well regarded Nikon Pro lens. A bargain at the prices you find it selling for today when you can locate a good copy. Many of these have been beat to death by sports pros and photojournalists for years.

bparr1 Loc: Carthage, TN

B&H Photo has this lens on sale for $1686.95 new and in stock. You can also check their trade-ins which are rated according to wear.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

bparr1 wrote:

B&H Photo has this lens on sale for $1686.95 new and in stock. You can also check their trade-ins which are rated according to wear.

That is for a 24-70mm f2.8. The OP is referencing the 28-70mm f2.8, an entirely different lens.

bparr1 Loc: Carthage, TN

MT Shooter wrote:

That is for a 24-70mm f2.8. The OP is referencing the 28-70mm f2.8, an entirely different lens.

I stand corrected...my bad. I shouldn't post before having morning coffee. :-(

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

juicesqueezer wrote:

I am interested in purchasing Nikon's 28-70 f2.8 lens and was wondering if any hog members have this lens and what is their findings with regards to sharpness, etc.?
I would like to purchase the 24-70, but right now, a little out of my budget.
Any input would be most appreciated. If you have one you would like to part with, please pm me.

Thanks!

I got one recently from ebay. Very nice lens, and much less expensive than the 24-70mm.

juicesqueezer Loc: Okeechobee, Florida

Severums wrote:

I had this lens a couple of years back before changing to the 24-70.

It's a very sharp lens, however; very big and very heavy!

You really need it on a pro body (full frame) or the balance between lens and body can be awkward.

It would be hooked to my D3! Thanks for the input.

juicesqueezer Loc: Okeechobee, Florida

MT Shooter wrote:

An extremely sharp and very well regarded Nikon Pro lens. A bargain at the prices you find it selling for today when you can locate a good copy. Many of these have been beat to death by sports pros and photojournalists for years.

Thanks MT; not many out there right now in super great shape. And when you do find one, it's gone quickly.

juicesqueezer Loc: Okeechobee, Florida

jerryc41 wrote:

I got one recently from ebay. Very nice lens, and much less expensive than the 24-70mm.

Thanks Jerry; looked on ebay and found a few, but when they get into a bidding war, the price gets up there quickly. If I can't find one under or at 1k, I will opt for the 24-70.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

juicesqueezer wrote:

Thanks MT; not many out there right now in super great shape. And when you do find one, it's gone quickly.

Yes they are in high demand. The ones I have had sold between $850 and $950

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

juicesqueezer wrote:

Thanks Jerry; looked on ebay and found a few, but when they get into a bidding war, the price gets up there quickly. If I can't find one under or at 1k, I will opt for the 24-70.

Correction: That's a 35-70mm I got for $292.00. No bidding; "Buy it Now."

Leitz Loc: Solms

MT Shooter wrote:

Yes they are in high demand. The ones I have had sold between $850 and $950

How does the Tokina AT-X Pro 28-70 f/2.6-2.8 compare to the Nikkor?

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Leitz wrote:

How does the Tokina AT-X Pro 28-70 f/2.6-2.8 compare to the Nikkor?

Very well actually, just much slower focusing. That was one of my two favorite lenses in the 1990s

Gobuster Loc: South Florida

juicesqueezer wrote:

I am interested in purchasing Nikon's 28-70 f2.8 lens and was wondering if any hog members have this lens and what is their findings with regards to sharpness, etc.?
I would like to purchase the 24-70, but right now, a little out of my budget.
Any input would be most appreciated. If you have one you would like to part with, please pm me.

Thanks!

Unless you really need the F2.8 faster lens, you might want to take a look at Nikon's 24-85 AF-S F3.5-4.5 VR. I have one and have found it to be really sharp, and, VR helps a lot at lower shutter speeds. It's a bargain at around $500 new!