Nikon Lente AF-S Zoom Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF USA

Comments about Nikon AF-S Zoom Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF Lens:

The crispness and sharpness of this lens is unbelievable, edge-to-edge, minimal distortion at 14mm, and really a joy to use for landscapes, action, and shooting in applications where space and low-light is an issue. I was very reluctant to place the order, it is very expensive, but after using it a few times and looking at the results I have no regrets. A downside ir that it is heavy, and you can't install filters on it, but I am not overly concerned about this. Will just have to be extra careful with the front element of the lens.
The only think that stinks is the cheap, plastic lens cover. Dissapointing considering how much this lens costs. It is very easy to lose it and will come off if you are not paying attention.

Not recommended unless you are using a full-frame camera (D3 or D700), IMHO it would be an utter waste of money to use a super-wide angle lens in a crop body, it defeats the purpose of having a super-wide angle lens unless you have a body upgrade in mind. It is like having soup with a fork, it will get the job done, but there are better choices in wide angle lenses for a crop body at a more competitive price point.

Full disclosure: I recently jumped brands from the one that starts with "C" after using it for over 2 years... I was using a 5DMkII + a whole bunch of top-of-the-line L lenses, including a 16-35 f/2.8L II. The 16-35 was pretty good, until I started using the 14-24... no contest. Period. Canon's 16-35 is pretty sharp in the center, but it gets soft in a hurry as you go to the edges, and it has more distortion. I jumped brands because I was fed up with the soft focus of my 5DMk2. Great camera -when it is on focus- with my D700 my hit rate is substantially better. Perhaps the biggest thing it has done for me is to put me in a different mindset when I am shooting, I am no longer worried if my photos will be soft, and that in itself is helping me focus (pun inteded) and freed my mind to work on creativity as supposed to be worried about my gear.

Comments about Nikon AF-S Zoom Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF Lens:

I use the lens for "macro perspectives" particularly with artwork, paintings, sculptures, and natural botanic arrangments and I have thus far been impressed with the 14-24mm flexibility. Surprisingly minimial flare with landscape work and near perfect resolution.

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This lens is a gem - as it should be for the price. Instantly you notice the build quality and feel. It is a substantial lens, the mechanisms move like a swiss watch. I use this lens for 80% of my landscapes and architecture shots, and 50% overall. It is tough to put away. If I had a complaint... yep, don't have any.

Comments about Nikon AF-S Zoom Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF Lens:

It completes perfectly my set of lenses (14-24/24-70/70-200.

Comments about Nikon AF-S Zoom Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF Lens:

an excellent large aperture,extreme focusing ability,minimal vignetting and very low distortion lens. whenever you need that extra wide angle this lens covers the need. The only downside is lack of ability to use filters. But the awesomeness of this lens more than makes up for it.

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Have owned it for only a short while. But I bought it when I new I was going to the Monterey Aquarium. Fantastic photographs with my D700 high iso.
I have a little concern about the front getting damaged so I purchased insurance that will cover me a for a few years protection. It is a tad heavy but compared to my 24-70 f2.8 it's not that bad.

Comments about Nikon AF-S Zoom Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF Lens:

This lens is amazing sharp from edge to edge even wide open at f 2.8. I love this lens and use it often.

Comments about Nikon AF-S Zoom Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF Lens:

HEAVY, but the lens is AMAZING, AWESOME IS THE TECHNIQUE TO DESIGN LENS NIKON I AM VERY HAPPY

Comments about Nikon AF-S Zoom Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF Lens:

landscaping, architecture

Comments about Nikon AF-S Zoom Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF Lens:

Another winner from Nikon. Although I have not used it much, this lens is great for interior shots, landscapes, and indoor sports where space is limited. Very sharp, with great contrast and color.

Comments about Nikon AF-S Zoom Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF Lens:

Ultra wideangles-zoom complements my 28-300 general purpose lens. While the 28/300 is normally resident on my camera, having this relatively fast, wider angle option fills the short focal length gaps.
Due to 14mm, the convex lens protrudes so you can't add a protective filter. The nano coating will need to provide all protection when cleaning dust and spray off the lens.
Produces a very high quality image.

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Moved to Europe for three year assignment, very frustrated with narrow streets and difficulty fitting facades into frame of 24-70 lens (which is a great lens in its own right). Enter 14-24...first shot of church front in Nurnberg says it all--corner to corner sharpness and I was able to take a great shot on a narrow street front without having to stitch a pano together. Really pleased with outcome.

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I shoot landscape photography for a living and this lens is a dream. I'm using it on my Canon 5D Mark ii with a Novoflex adapter. It means I have to make all adjustments (focus & aperture) manually but I'm happy to do that for the lens quality.

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I have a fair collection of tele primes and zooms and have been missing my wide/ultrawide for those shots of architecture and landscapes. For the longest time, I couldn't decide on whether I wanted to get the 16-35 f/4 for its VR or go with this 14-24 f/2.8G for its legendary sharpness. I tested out the 16-35 at B&H and decided the vignetting and ridiculous distortion wasn't going to suit me very well and decided to go for this lens.

When loads of other reviewers on the internet claim that this lens is sharper than anything in that focal length range save for the 24 f/1.4G, you know that something's up. All I can say after having shot with this lens is WOW. This lens is disgustingly sharp: I honestly feel like I could take edges and slice up a steak with it. The f/2.8 aperture also really helps those shots in low-light, and I figured I'd take advantage of it since I shoot with this lens on a tripod most of the time. I have gotten some of the best architecture shots that I've ever taken thanks to this lens. AF and build quality are second to none.

Now about the downsides of this lens. Yes, it is quite heavy...not as heavy as some reviewers make it out to be, but as this was the first lens from the Trinity set for me, its weight was definitely somewhat of a surprise for me when I first mounted it. Also, that frontal element is ALWAYS a cause for concern: other than the fact that it's a royal pain to attach filters to it, I'm always fearing I'll just smack it into something and cause catastrophic damage. This problem is also exacerbated by the fact that this lens is NOT for candids at all. I like shooting candids from range, and this lens is definitely not a go-to for that (but you knew that anyways, so I'm just reiterating it for emphasis). However, it does bring to light the fact that, for anything that's not a massive building or landscape scene, you have to get awfully close to your subject and risk damaging your front element. Yes, even on a crop-sensored body, you still have to be pretty darn close to your subject.

Finally, my biggest gripe with this lens is that it flares a RIDICULOUS amount. To that end, this would've easily been a five-star lens for me had it not been so prone to flaring, which made me a little bit more hesitant to assign the rating. This is probably more of a fault with my shooting technique than anything else, but this lens definitely flares much more than any of my other lenses.

However, all things considered, this is a brilliant lens. I still can't get over how ridiculously sharp this lens is. If you're an architecture/landscape shooter, I really suggest you pick one of these up. It really does offer something new and takes your photography to new heights. Sports shooters, I can't really say much because I don't really do sports, but I've seen some really neat and dramatic angles of sports photography taken photographers using this lens. I am really looking forward to learning the intricacies of this lens as I work more with it in the future.

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Beautiful Pictures! Amazing Clarity! Nuff said.

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I always use it for my own artistic sense

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Since receiving my lens just one week ago, I have only properly used it once - at my birthday party last weekend (night time, indoors). Paired with a flash, it took the most amazing photos. It was perfect for this kind of situation because the party was held in a tight amount of space - with this lens I could capture the whole scene without having to step so far back.

Without the flash I was taking OKAY images, slightly blurry. But I was happy enough.

The only downside was that the edges showed distortion, making people appear wider than what they actually were... I didn't mind this though because I would rather have slightly distorted images than miss out on capturing unforgettable moments at such a wide angle.

Comments about Nikon AF-S Zoom Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF Lens:

I had been looking for an ultra wide angle lens for a long time. ALthough there were a few other options and alternatives, I opted for this to complete the HOLY TRINITY. I have kknow regrets, can't wait to use it on a F/X body, but still an amazing lens.

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I have wanted an FX lens wider than 24mm for some time. Corner to corner sharpness is important for landscapes. This lens delivers that sharpness, better than some prims, and it is pretty fast at F2.8 across its zoom range. While I use circular polarizer and grad filters frequently, for this lens they are almost a non-issue. Foliage reflectance being the only issue not resolved without a physical filter.

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First time the lens mount was not smooth. I returned it and the second was better. Obviously this is a quality lens, subject to individual quality control.