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Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 VR
Aug 4, 2015 10:27:48 #
I noticed the new 24-70mm f2.8 includes VR, two questions came to mind. Do you need VR on that focal range and did they up the filter thread to 82mm to make the VR fit or to sell more expensive ND and CPL filters?
Aug 4, 2015 10:30:29 #
skiman wrote:
I noticed the new 24-70mm f2.8 includes VR, two questions came to mind. Do you need VR on that focal range and did they up the filter thread to 82mm to make the VR fit or to sell more expensive ND and CPL filters?
IMHO, VR is very handy in certain situations. The increase in filter size may relate to vignetting with a filter.
Aug 4, 2015 11:10:54 #
skiman wrote:
I noticed the new 24-70mm f2.8 includes VR, two questions came to mind. Do you need VR on that focal range and did they up the filter thread to 82mm to make the VR fit or to sell more expensive ND and CPL filters?
VR can be helpful, and selling a top-quality lens without it would be a challenge.
As for the filter size, they design the lens for best performance, and a large aperture requires a large lens.
Aug 4, 2015 11:44:09 #
jerryc41 wrote:
VR can be helpful, and selling a top-quality lens without it would be a challenge.
As for the filter size, they design the lens for best performance, and a large aperture requires a large lens.
As for the filter size, they design the lens for best performance, and a large aperture requires a large lens.
But the current 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 2.8 with VR are only 77mm. Just makes you wonder.
Aug 4, 2015 16:53:39 #
skiman wrote:
But the current 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 2.8 with VR are only 77mm. Just makes you wonder.
All the world makes me wonder. :D
Aug 4, 2015 19:46:36 #
Aug 4, 2015 20:27:44 #
skiman wrote:
But the current 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 2.8 with VR are only 77mm. Just makes you wonder.
It's not actually that much difference. 5mm is around .2" .
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Aug 4, 2015 21:40:16 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
It's not actually that much difference. 5mm is around .2"
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But it means having to buy one or more expensive filters. That would make me think twice. I have 77mm filters that I use on 72 and 62 mm lenses with step up rings.
Aug 5, 2015 07:07:04 #
jerryc41 wrote:
But it means having to buy one or more expensive filters. That would make me think twice. I have 77mm filters that I use on 72 and 62 mm lenses with step up rings.
I have done exactly the same thing. I have a V-ND that cost about $400 so I will not be "trading up" to VR any time soon. I have 3 Nikkor lenses with 77mm diameters. Since aperture, focal length and diameter are arithmeticaly interrelated, my guess is that the newer version is shorter
Aug 5, 2015 07:45:13 #
Aug 5, 2015 08:40:04 #
Fotomacher wrote:
I have done exactly the same thing. I have a V-ND that cost about $400 so I will not be "trading up" to VR any time soon. I have 3 Nikkor lenses with 77mm diameters. Since aperture, focal length and diameter are arithmeticaly interrelated, my guess is that the newer version is shorter
That's a good thought. Vignetting from a filter might still be a factor.
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Aug 5, 2015 08:43:29 #
skiman wrote:
I noticed the new 24-70mm f2.8 includes VR, two questions came to mind. Do you need VR on that focal range and did they up the filter thread to 82mm to make the VR fit or to sell more expensive ND and CPL filters?
I don't think Nikon makes filters. If that is true that would not be their motivation. If you use rectangular filters or a cpl that mounts to the rerctangular filter holder, which I do, you just need an 82mm adapter for your holder. You do not need new filters.
Aug 5, 2015 08:51:25 #
steveg48 wrote:
I don't think Nikon makes filters. If that is true that would not be their motivation. If you use rectangular filters or a cpl that mounts to the rerctangular filter holder, which I do, you just need an 82mm adapter for your holder. You do not need new filters.
FYI, Nikon does make filters. For their 82mm NC, they sell for over $100 each.
Aug 5, 2015 08:55:12 #
RKL349 wrote:
FYI, Nikon does make filters. For their 82mm NC, they sell for over $100 each.
OK,- didn't know that. Do thry make cpls too?
Aug 5, 2015 10:53:38 #
steveg48 wrote:
OK,- didn't know that. Do thry make cpls too?
Yes, $179 for the new 82mm CPL, $119 for the NC.
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