03-25-2011, 06:19 AM
[size="3"]Dear all forum contributors![/size]
[size="3"]Writing/reading on this particular topic became interesting to me because I use zoom 24-xx(x) for a long time ago (also film times). I tried to use on DX my old 24-120/3.5-5.6, but it was too narrow for me. Now I still use mostly my 24-70/2.8 (on FX), even I have other possibilities in bag. It is crucial for my way of life (I’m not pro photographer). The reason is simple: it is sharper than non zooms I could buy for reasonable prices (24/2.8, 28/2.8, 35/2, 50/1,8), except last year newcomers (24/1.4, 35/1.4 and ‘old’ 50/1.4 AF-S), which each is the same price like zoom 24-70/2.8. It has also fast AF, so I close my eyes about distortion on 24mm. Because of the problems, I sold first unit and tried to be without (only 28-200/3.5-5.6 and 50/1.8) and soon realized that I need new one. So I bought another one. [/size]
[size="3"]Some interesting figures about production numbers in Nikon land:[/size]
[size="3"]28-70/2.8 130.740 pieces[/size]
[size="3"]17-55/2.8 174.234 pieces[/size]
[size="3"]24-70/2.8 329.834 pieces (almost twice!)[/size]
[size="3"](source: [/size][url="http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html"][size="3"][color="#800080"]http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html[/color][/size][/url][size="3"] )[/size]
[size="3"]Klause, some time ago you prepared time to time questioner about different topics. Is it still possible on ‘new’ forum? I really want to know how many people here use FX/FF with 24-70/2.8 (all brands) and how many people use on crop (1.5/1.6)…?[/size]
[size="3"]Nice day Janez[/size]
[size="3"]Writing/reading on this particular topic became interesting to me because I use zoom 24-xx(x) for a long time ago (also film times). I tried to use on DX my old 24-120/3.5-5.6, but it was too narrow for me. Now I still use mostly my 24-70/2.8 (on FX), even I have other possibilities in bag. It is crucial for my way of life (I’m not pro photographer). The reason is simple: it is sharper than non zooms I could buy for reasonable prices (24/2.8, 28/2.8, 35/2, 50/1,8), except last year newcomers (24/1.4, 35/1.4 and ‘old’ 50/1.4 AF-S), which each is the same price like zoom 24-70/2.8. It has also fast AF, so I close my eyes about distortion on 24mm. Because of the problems, I sold first unit and tried to be without (only 28-200/3.5-5.6 and 50/1.8) and soon realized that I need new one. So I bought another one. [/size]
[size="3"]Some interesting figures about production numbers in Nikon land:[/size]
[size="3"]28-70/2.8 130.740 pieces[/size]
[size="3"]17-55/2.8 174.234 pieces[/size]
[size="3"]24-70/2.8 329.834 pieces (almost twice!)[/size]
[size="3"](source: [/size][url="http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html"][size="3"][color="#800080"]http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html[/color][/size][/url][size="3"] )[/size]
[size="3"]Klause, some time ago you prepared time to time questioner about different topics. Is it still possible on ‘new’ forum? I really want to know how many people here use FX/FF with 24-70/2.8 (all brands) and how many people use on crop (1.5/1.6)…?[/size]
[size="3"]Nice day Janez[/size]