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28-70/2.8

Postby christiand on Sun Feb 20, 2005 9:14 pm

Hi all,

who has experience with the Nikon 28-70mm/2.8 lens ?
Would you like to share your opinions and experince ?

Thanks
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Postby fozzie on Sun Feb 20, 2005 9:23 pm

CD,

Birddog has just purchased one. I don't know whether he has had an opportunity to use it :?: . I am sure he will be along soon with his thoughts.

http://forum.d70users.com/viewtopic.php ... sc&start=0

In the meantime this may help you:

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/show ... t=1&cat=28

ta ta for now,
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Postby christiand on Sun Feb 20, 2005 9:32 pm

Hi Fozzie,

thank you very much for your response.

Hey Birddog, you have one of these ?
Tell me about it.

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Maxwell, are they the only importer for Nikon gear in Aust ?

Postby christiand on Sun Feb 20, 2005 9:44 pm

What is it with Maxwell ?
I always get a heart attack when I look up their RRP !
AF-S 28-70 F2.8D ED LENS 4,129.00 !!!
Who is ripping off whom ?
Sorry, but a certain channel can offer it for half the price and I assume there is still some profit ?
I'm currently looking at an auction and ok, at the moment it is at AUD$ 825 inc shipping and that will change.

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Postby Onyx on Sun Feb 20, 2005 9:46 pm

The Nikkor has impeccable image quality, and it ought to - costing about as much as the D70 itself.

Very sharp, very fast focus (much snappier than the AF-S motors of the 18-70, 24-120, etc) the same calibre as the 70-200. Compliments each other perfectly - if you have deep enough pockets.
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Postby fozzie on Sun Feb 20, 2005 9:52 pm

CD,

Well CD, we know who is looking after our interests :!: .

It will be interesting to see how much it goes for.

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Postby kipper on Sun Feb 20, 2005 10:13 pm

Nikon AF-S 17-55mm/f2.8 IF ED DX Lens AU $1800.00
Nikon AF-S 28-70 D/2.8 AU$2000.00

Those two lenses combined with the 70-200VR and a couple of primes would most likely complete ya lense kit. The three lenses I'd go for prime wise would be the 50/1.4, the 85/1.4 and the 105/2.8 macro. Guess I've got a fairbit of saving to do just yet :)
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Postby christiand on Sun Feb 20, 2005 10:17 pm

Hi kipper,

I'm thinking along your suggestions.
You forgot to mention the TC-17EII !
(don't worry, I've got it)

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Postby christiand on Sun Feb 20, 2005 10:19 pm

Kipper,

we forgot the 12-24mm !!!

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Postby jethro on Sun Feb 20, 2005 10:20 pm

sounds good hope they give some great pics!
shoot it real.

look! and see. Shoot and feel
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Postby kipper on Sun Feb 20, 2005 10:23 pm

Yeah I was also thinking about the 12-24VR but I don't really see much point of going below 17MM. Although ultrawide fisheye lenses can provide some funky shots, especially when used in CBD areas. However for my style of photography I can get away without them I think. The ones I listed would cover everything from landscape, portrait, still life, macro etc.
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Postby MCWB on Mon Feb 21, 2005 2:22 am

kipper wrote:Yeah I was also thinking about the 12-24VR

It's not a VR lens, it's DX though. Nevertheless I wholeheartedly agree with your saving sentiments! :)
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Postby birddog114 on Mon Feb 21, 2005 5:54 am

The AF-S 28-70/2.8 is a legend/ a gem and rare lens of Nikon, HKG tried to source it for few months now but not to available, it's similar the value of 28-/1.4 and it's a standard lens not DX, super fast in AF, sharp tack as razor and it's expensive, price I got this morning same as the 70-200VR.

Very popular in European market and well sourced around the world, it you can get new under Aussie 2K somewhere today you're a lucky champ! it's price will be over $2800.00 later due to the limited or stop in production from Nikon.

Kipper,
The 12-24 is DX lens not VR!
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Postby kipper on Mon Feb 21, 2005 7:26 am

Oh wait Im thinking about the 24-120VR....lol.
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Postby kipper on Mon Feb 21, 2005 7:28 am

Ouch so the price for it on your bargain section for $2000 is incorrect?
Seeing as Nikon are putting a stop in production does that mean something else will be filling this void?
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Postby birddog114 on Mon Feb 21, 2005 7:42 am

kipper wrote:Ouch so the price for it on your bargain section for $2000 is incorrect?
Seeing as Nikon are putting a stop in production does that mean something else will be filling this void?


Prices on the list is upgraded time to time, and please use it as a guide.

I doubt it, this lens is very costly and well made by Nikon as "full metal jacket" and mainly used for the super Pro or PJ due to its cost.
The new generation of Nikon lens are full or half plastic, Dx and G lens.
So if Nikon stop its production on this AF-S 28-70/2.8, this version of lens will become rare and its premium will jump same as the 28/1.4.
If I have one brand new 28/1.4 today, I can sell it over AU$3k, I have few buyers chased me in the last few months.
To replace it in the new generation of lenses, them it'll become small, light!
Same as the way Nikon has the AF-S 17-35/2.8 and AF-S 17-55Dx/2.8. Quality might not be all the same.
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Postby kipper on Mon Feb 21, 2005 8:19 am

I might go into investing in quality built Nikon lenses and sit on them for a while. Could make a mint :)
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28-70 F2.8

Postby Suri on Tue Feb 22, 2005 11:13 pm

This glass is class.
I had read about, and fallen in lust for this lense - before my D70 purchase. It is big, bold, beautiful and fast, but if your not used to holding quality glass don't bother. Photography, is a little like golf. The equipment doesn't make you better, but it does remove an excuse for suboptimal performance. When this lense is on the camera, you should be long past queries about exposure controls, and totally focused on what is in and out of the viewfinder. This lense is a Nikon legend. When your ready - get one.
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28-70 F2.8

Postby Suri on Tue Feb 22, 2005 11:14 pm

This glass is class.
I had read about, and fallen in lust for this lense - before my D70 purchase. It is big, bold, beautiful and fast, but if your not used to holding quality glass don't bother. Photography, is a little like golf. The equipment doesn't make you better, but it does remove an excuse for suboptimal performance. When this lense is on the camera, you should be long past queries about exposure controls, and totally focused on what is in and out of the viewfinder. This lense is a Nikon legend. When your ready - get one.
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