Nikon ED AF-S Zoom Nikkor 24-85mm 3.5-4.5

[calford]

Anyone have any comments on this lense? Thinking of buying.

Thanks,

Al

[MCWB]

Seems like a good all-round performer. Considered the 24-120 VR too? A bit of extra length plus VR makes is a good walk-around lens.

[Glen]

http://www.naturfotograf.com/lens_zoom_ ... #AFS24-85G

Al, here is a review of that lens

[spada]

Hi
I had this as it is the kit lens that go with my cameras ( S2 Fuji ), little soft at wide open ( F3.5) , otherwise it is very sharp stop down and same quick as D70 Kit lens, the light weight, quick and sharp made it a walk around lens , but there is some distortion at 24 mm but for me noob I do not see anything, it work on my fujis2, and the old film Nikkon F80, the down side is at low light , flash or ISO up has to be used.Quite good If you can get it cheaply , otherwise look at the 24-120 VR as it is same but with extra length and VR.

Regards
spada

[birddog114]

Sorry, it can be used as a door stopper on DSLR, not much life in it.

[huynhie]

It depends on how much you can get it for.

If it's dirt cheap then go for it.

If it's brand new at a brand new price, then sleep on it. For some reason Nikon always keeps on coming out with so many midrange zooms so obviously there are other alternative which are better

[calford]

Thanks to everyone for their input. I'm still considering purchase from E-Bay.

Al