Compared to Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G VR. Priced at $669, the new Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G VR might seem like a good alternative to the Tamron 24-70mm. It is also a full-frame lens with integrated image stabilization (VR II) technology and it gives slightly more zoom range to work with on the long end. Specifications and Availability. The AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED measures 98×131.5mm and weighs approximately 1,000g. The AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED measures 83×133mm and weighs approximately 900g. Each of the new lenses comes with a flower-shaped hood and a semi-soft case. The hood of the 14-24mm is integrated, the 24-70mm removable. Ahead of our full review, here is a gallery of full-size sample images taken with the new Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens mounted on a Nikon D810 body. The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR is a fast standard zoom lens with built-in vibration reduction. Has full-time manual focus. Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR. Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art. With full-time manual focus, you can move the focus ring whilst it is in AF (autofocus) mode. This means that you can make manual adjustments once the AF has finished, without changing to manual mode. Thankfully, Nikon has addressed this particular concern on the new Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E VR, although it surely added more weight and bulk to the already big lens. In addition, Nikon decided to change the optical formula on the lens, which resulted in its own list of pros and cons (to be revealed in our upcoming review later this week). f/2.8 @ 38mm for 1/250 sec at ISO 1600. The bokeh of the 24-70 is quite pleasing and I was plenty satisfied with the sharpness even when it was wide open at f/2.8. Edge performance was impressive too! f/3.5 @ 70mm for 1/500 sec at ISO 900. In camera processing is very pleasant even with the Standard Picture Control. Phenomenal Lens !! I own both 50mm 1.8S Prime lens and this 24-70/2.8 lens to shoot travel and family pics. Because of the superior optical performance and mind-blowing color rendition, I end up using this zoom lens almost all the time. Foto-info.si published a comparison with sample images between the old Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED and the new 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens. Here are some of the tests: Check out also this comparison between the Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR and the new 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens: I will have a complete review of […] O5oj.

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