03-27-2012, 09:36 PM
With respect to the Nikkor 20mm f2.8 it is great on a D700, fine in the centre from f2.8 and sharp all through by 5.6. I like the colour rendering very much. I would look at the 24-120. I don't know where you got the info that it is not a great lense! It is every bit as sharp as a 24-70 and has a better focal range. I sold my 24-70 to get a 24-120. I agree with you on the 50 and 85mm AFS f1.8. They are great and not expensive. I use the 85mm AFD f1.8, which is optically as good and with an AF that is good enough for me.
Maybe wait for the new Tamron 24-70 f2.8 VC. It might be a very good choice if you really want a 24-70! If you need a 70-200, then buy the Nikon, either the 80-200 AFD, (new for 1000€) or the VRII. That is one area where I would not go "cheap"!
Maybe wait for the new Tamron 24-70 f2.8 VC. It might be a very good choice if you really want a 24-70! If you need a 70-200, then buy the Nikon, either the 80-200 AFD, (new for 1000€) or the VRII. That is one area where I would not go "cheap"!