Budget Mid range f/2.8

[rgregory1965]

The 1800.00 for the Nikon 24-70 2.8 is not in the budget right now....what other options do I have more in the 500-700 ranges...I have done some reserch and read alot of articles....looking for friendly real world experience

Any sugestions

Saving is an option, but would really love to use it before i go blind from old age...lol

 

[rexbobcat]

Look at the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8

Or

The Tokina 28-70 Pro SV f/2.8

 

[Nikon_Josh]

The 1800.00 for the Nikon 24-70 2.8 is not in the budget right now....what other options do I have more in the 500-700 ranges...I have done some reserch and read alot of articles....looking for friendly real world experience

Any sugestions

Saving is an option, but would really love to use it before i go blind from old age...lol

Sigma 17-50 OS is meant to be a BEAST of a lens!!!

 

[SCraig]

I really like my Sigma 17-70 and it's in your price range.

 

[Mach0]

Midrange? I'd check the tamron 28-70 or an older Nikon 35-70... You can find it for under $500

 

[rgregory1965]

Thanks guys...I do see the tamron 28-70 come up alot.....will check it out.

 

[petto]

I have the Tamron (28-70 f/2.8) and while I'm no pro (yet ;-) ) I really like it. I got it new from adorama for around $470. I am using it on my 7D.

 

[petto]

Supposed to say 2.8 not 2.guy with shades, lol.

 

[JohnS.]

I love finding my answers in other peoples threads!

But the Tokina 28-70 is a full frame lens. Is it worth using on a DX camera?

 

[KmH]

And get a 1:2 macro capability from 35 mm to 85 mm to boot - Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

 

[KmH]

But the Tokina 28-70 is a full frame lens. Is it worth using on a DX camera?

Yes.

 

[MReid]

Just be aware the Tokina 28-70 is not sharp at 2.8...it does sharpen up nicely by f4.
Sharp zooms at 2.8 are expensive.

 

[Vtec44]

The old Nikon 35-70 f2.8 is around $400 and just as sharp as the new 24-70 f2.8.

 

[Patrice]

The old Nikon 35-70 f2.8 is around $400 and just as sharp as the new 24-70 f2.8.

Also more compact, semi macro (very close focussing) and all metal construction.

Note: 35-70 or 24(28)-70 is not very wide on a DX format body. I think the op might be wanting something a bit wider for his D7000, hence the 17-50(ish) recommendations.

 

[djacobox372]

The old Nikon 35-70 f2.8 is around $400 and just as sharp as the new 24-70 f2.8.

Just be warned: the 35-70mm 2.8 hasn't aged well--about half the examples I've seen have had fogged/hazed up inner elements. If you get a perfect example it's a great lens.