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Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 ED-IF AF-S Wide Angle-Telephoto Zoom Nikkor Lens with Hood & Lens Case - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.9 stars

(based on 9 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Clear glass(6), Easily mounted(6), Simple controls(4), Strong construction(7)

Cons:

Heavy(3)

Best Uses:

Art(4), Documentary(5), Fun(5), Photojournalism(7), Travel(5)

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Better than the 17-55

By bob from East coast on 7/13/2007

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Professional Work

Comments about Nikon Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 ED-IF AF-S Wide Angle-Telephoto Zoom Nikkor Lens with Hood & Lens Case - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This lens is a stud. Visually impressive to behold, and the images match all my expectations. My impression is that this lens has been kicked to the curb because of the 17-55. My 17-55 wasn't the sharpest. This lens never failed me and was the perfect wedding lens even on a cropped body. Only doing large group formals will you have a problem.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

One of my two main professional lenses

By Dave

from Utica, NY on 2/12/2007

Pros:

Clear Glass, Easily Accessible Controls, Easily Mounted, Rugged Dependable, Strong Construction

Cons:

None

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Best Uses:

Landscapes Animals, Photojournalism, Travel

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 ED-IF AF-S Wide Angle-Telephoto Zoom Nikkor Lens with Hood & Lens Case - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

The 28-70mm EDIF AF-S D and 80-200mm EDIF AF-S VR are two of my main professional lenses. Very sharp, very dependable, fast accurate focusing.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Perfectly suits wedding photography

By None

from Bourbonnais, IL on 2/12/2007

Pros:

Clear Glass, Strong Construction

Cons:

None

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Best Uses:

Fun, Wedding

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 ED-IF AF-S Wide Angle-Telephoto Zoom Nikkor Lens with Hood & Lens Case - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Use the lens for over 95% of my work.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

My Favorite Lens

By Itinerant Photographer

from New Jersey on 2/12/2007

Pros:

Easily Mounted, Extremely versatile

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Best Uses:

Documentary, Fun, Photojournalism, Weddings

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 ED-IF AF-S Wide Angle-Telephoto Zoom Nikkor Lens with Hood & Lens Case - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Perfect for both portraits and groups; excellent for candid work.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Best lens for Street Photography

By cmidnight

from Santa Rosa, CA on 2/12/2007

Pros:

Clear Glass, Easily Accessible Controls, Easily Mounted, Strong Construction

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Best Uses:

Fun, Photojournalism

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 ED-IF AF-S Wide Angle-Telephoto Zoom Nikkor Lens with Hood & Lens Case - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This lens is a joy to use. I use it with my F100 and the combination makes a perfect duo for street photography. It is very very fast! And extremely well made.

Flawless Lens

By Magnum Opus One

from Florida on 2/5/2007

Pros:

Clear Glass, Easily Accessible Controls, Easily Mounted, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy, Price

Best Uses:

Art, Documentary, Fun, Photojournalism, Travel

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 ED-IF AF-S Wide Angle-Telephoto Zoom Nikkor Lens with Hood & Lens Case - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Nice lens... a bit heavy for casual use.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Quick, sharp, and a quiet tank of a lens

By Giacomo

from Seattle, WA on 2/5/2007

Pros:

Clear Glass, Easily Accessible Controls, Easily Mounted, Strong Construction

Cons:

Cost, Heavy

Best Uses:

Art, Documentary, Photojournalism, Travel

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 ED-IF AF-S Wide Angle-Telephoto Zoom Nikkor Lens with Hood & Lens Case - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This is a pro series lens. The drawbacks are high cost and weight. In this case, the cost and weight are put to good use in a constant f/2.8 max lens that is built like a tank. The cropped image of a digital camera turns it into a normal to telephoto lens. Great for portraits. A 12-24mm lens would be a good partner for this lens if wide angle is needed.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

The best lens I have ever own!!!

By xntfoto

from Minneapolis, MN on 2/5/2007

Pros:

Clear Glass, Easily Mounted, Lightweight, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Art, Documentary, Fun, Photojournalism, Travel

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 ED-IF AF-S Wide Angle-Telephoto Zoom Nikkor Lens with Hood & Lens Case - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I own 2 of this lenses and use them to generate $350.000.00 a year in a studio income.
They are my main lenses and extremely fast and sharp.

Images shared by: xntfoto

Tags: Made with Product

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

A Workhorse Lens that Doesn't Disappoint

By Bill Westfield

from Baltimore MD on 2/5/2007

Pros:

Built Like a Tank, Lightning Fast Focus, Sharp sharp sharp

Cons:

Expensive

Best Uses:

Art, Documentary, Photojournalism, Studio, Travel

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 ED-IF AF-S Wide Angle-Telephoto Zoom Nikkor Lens with Hood & Lens Case - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Many photographers tend to leave their "normal" lenses in the studio, opting for wide or tele perspectives while out doors, but this version of Nikon's "Normal" zoom offers enough range to be the "standard" lens on your camera in almost any situation (especially portrait or wedding shoots!). The sharpness is extreme, beautiful bokeh, and at 2.8, it's a versatile lens even in low light. The silent wave technology offers fast, quite focusing, and the lens balances beautifully on a D2x. Obviously, this is a pricey lens but, if the type of shooting you do demands this type of speed and clarity, it's well worth the investment.

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