Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 AF-D or 24-70mm f2.8 AF-D

[ultimadrift]

So I've been wondering which of these lenses to buy. I will be switching to full frame soon and should I save the 700$ and go with the cheaper older Nikon? Or the newer one?

 

[2WheelPhoto]

C'mon man we only live once, don't cut yourself short. I went with the AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

 

[ultimadrift]

But how much better is the 24-70? Ill be using this as a daily pro lens since I started working for youth sports company

 

[2WheelPhoto]

But how much better is the 24-70? Ill be using this as a daily pro lens since I started working for youth sports company

I dunno, but you can google a plethora of review comparisons.

 

[ultimadrift]

I've read tons of reviews on both lenses and none of which wins over one another which is why I'm in a dilemma

 

[Trever1t]

the wider 24 comes in handy

 

[flea77]

Here are a few points to consider...

1) The 24-70 is slightly wider
2) The 28-70 is heavier and built better
3) The 28-70 will be fully functional on film cameras where the 24-70 will not
4) Both will deliver outstanding images

Allan

 

[Patrice]

Don't discount Nikon's nano coating if you can afford it. It works.

 

[Kerbouchard]

But how much better is the 24-70? Ill be using this as a daily pro lens since I started working for youth sports company

What kind of youth sports? Generally, the 24/28-70 wouldn't be considered a primary sports lens...even the youth variety.

 

[ultimadrift]

Well I'm taking pictures mostly of portrait not actions. Like singles and also buddy pictures so a variety of focal lengths will be best. I already have an 80-200mm 2.8 AF-D for actions

 

[KmH]

Well I'm taking pictures mostly of portrait not actions. Like singles and also buddy pictures so a variety of focal lengths will be best. I already have an 80-200mm 2.8 AF-D for actions

And the 80-200 is also great to use for portraits at 200 mm. The portrait lens I use most often is the Nikon 200mm f/2G ED-IF AF-S VR Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

 

[Garbz]

I have the AF 28-70 f/2.8D. It comes out usually when I'm shooting film, I rarely bring it out on the D200 because it's not wide enough. Great on full frame though. Depending on how far off your full frame upgrade is I may suggest the 24-70 if you don't have any reason to use it on an old camera. By the way the 24-70 is an AF-S G series, not an AF D series.

 

[cnutco]

The 24-70 is the way to go!

Not for field sports, but with the crop factor it is great on a secound body for indoor sports. And yes, I do carry it with me on the field for those shots of the team members on the sideline.

Good luck with your full frame upgrade!

 

[quasidesigner]

28-70 is my choice! I saved 800euro compared to a new 24-70 as I found it used with warranty. Those 800 can cover well the 4mm I'll miss

 

[Trever1t]

Sorry, the warranty is non-transferable