Comments on the Nikkor Af-S Zoom 28-70 2.8

Jennie · Oct 12, 2007

Just wondering if anyone had this lens and what they think of it. I am thinking of adding this to my kit. (D200)

Thanks
Jennie

ScottS · Oct 12, 2007

I have been looking at getting that lens too... and sice were on the subject, another part to the question.

All Nikon AF-S lenses can be used with the full framed D3 correct?

XJBaylor · Oct 13, 2007

ScottS said:
I have been looking at getting that lens too... and sice were on the subject, another part to the question.

All Nikon AF-S lenses can be used with the full framed D3 correct?

As long as they are not DX lenses, then yes. And the 28-70 is a classic on a FF sensor. A wonderful lens all around. Slightly prone to flare, but tack sharp, even great for portraits.

Keith

itoncool · Oct 13, 2007

XJBaylor said:
As long as they are not DX lenses, then yes.

you can put every DX lenses on an FX (D3) mount as well, it will transfer your view like a DX (1.5 crop factor) automatically, but the Mega Pixels will reduce to 5.1MP.

Garbz · Oct 13, 2007

28-70 is not very wide on the wide side. Would make for a nice all rounder and portrait lens though. Especially considering the price of the 17-55 f/2.8 :er:

Sw1tchFX · Oct 13, 2007

For DX, the 17-55 would be a much more intelligent choice. And considering that the 24-70 is less than a month away, smaller, lighter, sharper, and 4mm wider, if you can wait, go for that. If you need to shoot something today, than nevermind.

Walk into a camera supply store that would have both lenses and use them. 28mm is not wide on DX bodies, 17 is.

Jennie · Oct 18, 2007

Thank-you so much for your help, still deciding!! I am in no rush so maybe I will wait for the 24-70! Any suggestions on a good supplier?

XJBaylor · Oct 18, 2007

itoncool said:
you can put every DX lenses on an FX (D3) mount as well, it will transfer your view like a DX (1.5 crop factor) automatically, but the Mega Pixels will reduce to 5.1MP.

Yes, in that sense they will work, I realize that. What I was trying to get across as simply as possible is that afs does not denote FX compatibility. There is no point in buying a 17-55 if you know that you will be quickly upgrading to a D3.

To the OP - If I were you I would wait for the 24-70 to come out. See if any 28-70 lenses show up on the used market. If you get a good deal you could buy that and put some money towards another lens (17-35?)