To purchase this or not? Nikon AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8D ED

saez0r · Nov 13, 2011

Hi Guys,

I've recently come across the above mentioned lens at a very attractive price.

I would just like you guy's opinions before i bite the bullet and lighten my wallet on this 2nd hand item.

Currently i own the sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 which works extremely well however i do wish it can zoom in a little further [but i can live with it].

Ideally speaking, i would like a lens with a lower aperture setting, maybe a prime lens at 1.4 or 1.8 50mm [as my next lens for darker lighting conditions].

The reason why i'm considering this lens is well, firstly it is so cheap. Secondly 28-70mm i believe will satisfy the above criteria.

The issue is whether owning this lens and the one i currently have will be useless since both cover similar focal lengths?

Thanks, Sae

BlairWright · Nov 13, 2011

The 28-70 is a great lens, it's a heavy duty pro lens that was built to last forever. If you can afford it keep it, it's very close in photo quality to the new 24-70 but half the cost

rpm · Nov 13, 2011

yeah id take it in a heart beat. would then allow you to sell the sigma and get a prime to boot.

mrpink · Nov 13, 2011

If you dont buy it, PM me the details- I have been looking for one ever since I got my D700.

soxOZ · Nov 13, 2011

I've used this lens for many years on both DX & FX, and it won't disappoint you...
If you can get over it shear physical size (especially with the hood attached) and its mass, it will be one that will stay with you forever...

molested_cow · Nov 13, 2011

soxOZ said:
I've used this lens for many years on both DX & FX, and it won't disappoint you...
If you can get over it shear physical size (especially with the hood attached) and its mass, it will be one that will stay with you forever...

That's what I don't like about AF-S lens, they tend to be big and heavy as compared to the older AF or AF-D.