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Opinions on the Nikon 16-35
Joel Hawksley, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Athens | OH | USA | Posted: 10:35 PM on 06.05.11 |
->> As there is no entry for the lens on the equipment profiles, would anyone care to share their opinion on this new zoom?
I just had the aperture ring on my 17-35 conk out on me, and I think it is time to go for a new wide-angle zoom. I really like the range of the 17-35, and actually preferred it over the 14-24 for that reason. |
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Jamie Sabau, Photographer
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Jeff Gammons, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Niceville | Fl | USA | Posted: 11:09 PM on 06.05.11 |
| ->> I have tried it, and I am sticking to my 17-35. I think /2.8 will serve me better than an /4 vr. |
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Ed Chan, Photographer
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San Diego | CA | US | Posted: 1:10 AM on 06.06.11 |
| ->> I like the 16-35 f4 a lot; it's sharp and accepts 77mm filters. I don't find that I need the 2.8 speed much with a super-wide. I have also owned the Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 full frame; you should consider that lens if you need the speed. I found that the Tokina zoom action was a bit stiff, and that the front cap didn't fit all that well. I thought the Tokina was a bit sharper than the 16-35 f4. Ultimately I went with the Nikon 16-35 over the Tokina because it wasn't supported by DxO at that time. |
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R. Grabowski, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Roselle | IL | USA | Posted: 8:59 AM on 06.06.11 |
| ->> I was debating on the 16-35 as well since it is only f4 but I did eventually go with it and couldn't be happier. It is very sharp for a wide angle zoom and the built in VR helps to hand hold it at slower shutter speeds. The f4 isn't an issue when doing event work with a flash and their have been a few times where I thought I would really like to have the speed of a 2.8 but, the D700 files look great at higher ISO's so it really isn't a problem. The build of this lens is less "beefy" and isn't a problem for me with my shooting style but if you are rough on your gear that maybe something to consider. It is a very attractive lens at that price point and features. |
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Scott Beley, Photographer
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Santa Clara | CA | USA | Posted: 6:50 PM on 06.06.11 |
| ->> I like mine a lot. It's incredibly sharp and the VR more than makes up for the f4 aperture. I don't miss the extra f stop at all. |
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Nic Coury, Photographer
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Monterey | CA | | Posted: 2:52 AM on 06.07.11 |
->> +1 for it.
I bought it namely for the VR so I can hand-hold video on my then D300s, now D7K and it's amazing. I can hand-hold 1/2 second still photos!
Sharp, nice range, although I do kind of wish Nikon had made it sort of like Canon's 17-40, but still a great lens. |
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Joel Hawksley, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Athens | OH | USA | Posted: 11:49 PM on 06.07.11 |
| ->> Thanks for the input guys. I'll be getting one in the next couple of days. |
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