Nikon Zoom W/A-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Lens USA

Comments about Nikon Zoom W/A-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Lens:

This lens replaces an older version of the lens purchased in 1999. That lens rarely leaves my camera although I have other zooms (80 - 200 and 70 - 300)that I also enjoy. Works well indoors in low light although a faster lens would be great but would cost a great deal more. Excellent for portraiture, architecture and nature shots. I have taken two out and back road trips across the USA, taken about 1500 photos each time, and exclusively used this lens or its predecessor. I currently use it with my Nikon D700.

Comments about Nikon Zoom W/A-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Lens:

I think that this Lens is a great lens. I ordered it for a special project and it did the job, better then what I thought.

Comments about Nikon Zoom W/A-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Lens:

The reason I purchased this lens was that it works perfectly with my D700 and my FM-2 film camera. Used for sports, landscape and travel photography. Pictures have been sharp with good detail on digital and film. A very good choice.

Comments about Nikon Zoom W/A-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Lens:

I love this lens, Im using it for weddings and senior portraits. Its a little heavy, but I expected that. Just starting to learn how to use it, but so far im very pleased with the clarity and fast responses.

Comments about Nikon Zoom W/A-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Lens:

I bought this lens for shooting portraits and weddings. I was slightly concerned about the focusing speed since there isn't a built in motor but I used it at a wedding on Sunday and I LOVED it! I didn't have any blur issues and the picture quality is great! Great lens!

Comments about Nikon Zoom W/A-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Lens:

Amazing how many ways you can use this lens.
Great flexibility from macro to 85 mm

Comments about Nikon Zoom W/A-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Lens:

Great lens, good range for shooting people at home or home area, 2.8 aperture for bad lighting conditions. very good for my use- shooting my baby daughter and family occasions. the macro is a great bonus for an amateur that don't want to buy a lens for every feature. A bit heavy, but I feel I'v made a good deal.

Comments about Nikon Zoom W/A-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Lens:

I use this product as a full time lens for my D300. I travel a lot to Asia & Europe and this is a lens that's always ready when you need it indoor, outdoor, day or night for close-up and landscape shots. Macro is great. I'm glad I did get this.

Comments about Nikon Zoom W/A-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Lens:

This is a good piece of glass. Its not the best out there, but it is a solid performer.
Some reviews seem to suggest otherwise, but in my experience its quality is very good.
I however do not use it on a full frame Dslr, is use it on my D80.
Does tend to be a little sensitive to flare, and the build could be a touch better, but all in all i'm very happy. Plus i can use it with my full frame film camera, and if i ever want to buy a d700, this lens would come in handy.

Comments about Nikon Zoom W/A-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Lens:

Recent purchase. A very nice medium range reasonably fast zoom on the D700. More than pleased with the sharpness. Good build quality and won't break the bank.

Comments about Nikon Zoom W/A-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Lens:

I have barely taken this lens off my D700 since I've purchased it! The image quality is fantastic, producing sharp and vibrant images. The wide angle allows me to shoot large groups, which is great for weddings. The zoom range is ideal and I have not had any focusing issues.

Comments about Nikon Zoom W/A-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Lens:

The 24-85 2.8-4 lens is not a bad performer but works best if stopped down at least one full stop. However, if stopped down, it loses its biggest advantage (f/2.8-4 speed) over consumer grade lenses, at least in DX. For DX users, it is better to get a lower priced lens such as the 16-85 DX or go all out and get the 2.8 zooms such as the 17-55/2.8 or the 24-70/2.8. For FX users, there are not as many affordable options - but if you're willing to spend $2500 & up for FX, I would suggest getting the 24-70 - a far better choice for the mid-range zoom (I've used that extensively and it's a top notch performer & much better than this lens). I would recommend it with reservation for FX (not at its best wide open), suggest 16-85 or 17-55 for DX instead.

Comments about Nikon Zoom W/A-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Lens:

I purchased this lens as an upgrade / general purpose lens. I was excited about the possibilities, but ended up dissappointed. The lens was slow to focus, and the 18-55 kit lens i left was far sharper throughout the entire image. Worse, the lense constantly would give blown out backgrounds/highlights making my photos unusable. This was confirmed by a pro store as a lens malfunction. I immediately returned the lens for a full credit and picked the 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR2, and i have not been happier. Do not waste your time or money on this lens.

Comments about Nikon Zoom W/A-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Lens:

Thought I could save some money and get by with this lens over the 24-70f/2.8

Over all I have not seen the sharpness. Even at f8 the center looks soft

Nothing special

Comments about Nikon Zoom W/A-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Lens:

We use this with the Letus35 for shooting video interviews. This lens has a great look, very pleased with this product.

Comments about Nikon Zoom W/A-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Lens:

This lens is a perfect basic lens for most applications-close up, indoors, and outdoor wide-angle. It's like a pocket knife, except you can take it on airplanes.

Comments about Nikon Zoom W/A-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Lens:

I had this lens for a week and used it on my D700. I shot a few shoots with it and loved the lens' versatility, bokeh, etc until I pulled the photos up on my computer. There was severe distortion in the corners when pushed wide and significant chromatic aberration, especially in macro. I did not expect the macro quality of seperate 1:1 macro lens, but I did expect more from Nikon.

An updated version of the lens would probably be fabulous, but this lens is not a pro lens. HOWEVER, I wouldn't entirely discredit it for the amateurs who do not care to spend the money for the 24-70 2.8 and want a great walk-around lens with macro. It is fun and useful nonetheless.

Comments about Nikon Zoom W/A-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Lens:

Use as a general purpose lens - replaced kit lens 17-55mm. A world of difference in picture quality! Really like to 2.8 aperture ability. Only part that wasn't perfect was the zoom sticks a little at the wide end. It is a bit harder to get to move from 24mm towards 85, once moving it gets better. Hopefully this will get better with more use.

Comments about Nikon Zoom W/A-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Lens:

I notice that much of the praise for this lens comes from people shooting DX Nikons, not FX, the format Nikon markets the lens for. In DX, results can look okay because the smaller DX sensor picks up only the middle 2/3 of the image, or the sweet spot, of the lens. On an FX camera, such as my D700, weaknesses of the lens make themselves painfully apparent in the form of distortion (barrel or pin cushion, depending on the focal length), fringing, soft edges, vignetting, etc., especially at extremes of aperture and focal length. This makes the lens fine for some pictures and quite inadequate for others. Nature, portraits, food and vacations can be good uses. Architecture, group shots, large products and fine art are likely to disappoint - less so on a DX body, but definitely on an FX Nikon. Still, it's okay as a fun tote-around lens for snapshots and the like. F2.8 at 24mm is nice and bright in the viewfinder, but you'll want to stop down a notch or two. Build is okay - better than my vintage (and equally quirky) Nikon 24-120mm. If you understand the limitations of this lens and you're okay with them and the price is irresistible, what the heck. But please don't confuse its performance with the Nikon 24-70 f2.8. There are many solid reasons that lens costs three time more.

Comments about Nikon Zoom W/A-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Lens:

I purchased this lens as an upgrade when i purchased my D90. I have not been disappointed. From weddings to flowers to portraits to everything else, this lens has proven itself a sweet performer everytime. The sharpness is outstanding, the bokeh is amazing,and the overall image qaulity is incredible.