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Thinking of getting one of these used, but I don't have access to one so I don't really know how it feels.
I've heard good feedback regarding the image quality, but concerned about its weight and size.
I know it has a metal construction, therefore feels solid, but the downside is it's heavy. I will be using it with D700, and will serve as a walk-around lens. Will this combination be too heavy for walk-around?
I've never used push-pull zoom lens. It sounds less precise than screw mechanism to me. Is this a big deal?
The lens can be switched to "macro" mode. I am guessing that it just means that it can focus at a rather close distance. Can someone share more details on this? For an example, what's the close focus distance for both macro and normal modes and how big is the magnification in macro mode?
Is the AF pretty decently fast?
What other alternatives are there? (New or used) I can't afford the 24-70 new and it seems that used prices are still pretty high. The 35-70 F2.8 sits well within my budget.
I've heard good feedback regarding the image quality, but concerned about its weight and size.
I know it has a metal construction, therefore feels solid, but the downside is it's heavy. I will be using it with D700, and will serve as a walk-around lens. Will this combination be too heavy for walk-around?
I've never used push-pull zoom lens. It sounds less precise than screw mechanism to me. Is this a big deal?
The lens can be switched to "macro" mode. I am guessing that it just means that it can focus at a rather close distance. Can someone share more details on this? For an example, what's the close focus distance for both macro and normal modes and how big is the magnification in macro mode?
Is the AF pretty decently fast?
What other alternatives are there? (New or used) I can't afford the 24-70 new and it seems that used prices are still pretty high. The 35-70 F2.8 sits well within my budget.