Nikon 28-70/ 2.8 D AFS

[birddog114]

Has anyone got or has an opportunity to play with the Nikon 28-70/ 2.8 D AFS.
It's huge and the size is nearly three times of the kit lens 18-70Dx
When you mount it on the D70, you only see the lens, not the camera body. We call it as PJ lens

- Super fast, super sharp.
- Heavy & expensive

[MHD]

Didnt even know it existed...

Link? Its not on the maxwell site

[birddog114]

Here's the link:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control ... 589&is=USA

I've just got it as my new toy.

[MHD]

oops,, found it

[MHD]

Here's thel link:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control ... 589&is=USA

I've just got it as my new toy.

Another reason to come down for a minimeet

[Onyx]

Birddog - I thought you had one that you sold.

Wow, even for you, the lust never stops.

[birddog114]

Birddog - I thought you had one that you sold.

Wow, even for you, the lust never stops.

Onyx,
This is the new acquisition 28-70 AF-S 2.8
I have the Tamron 28-75/ 2.8
Yes, this lust is never stopped

[fozzie]

Birddog,

Here is Maxwell link on your new lust , for other people to see the specifications:

http://www.maxwell.com.au/products/niko ... 8_afs.html

I am sure that you will enjoy the new toy .

Cheers,

[birddog114]

Birddog,

Here is Maxwell link on your new lust , for other people to see the specifications:

http://www.maxwell.com.au/products/niko ... 8_afs.html

I am sure that you will enjoy the new toy .

Cheers,

It's another Nikon Gem and it has been praised by many PJ and pro-photogs.
Haven't got time to play yet.
P.S: Fozzie, watch out the AP bag tomorrow, it's gone out today.

[Onyx]

Hey, it's available in Canon white!

Is it bigger or smaller than the 17-35?

[birddog114]

Hey, it's available in Canon white!

Is it bigger or smaller than the 17-35?

28-70AF-S is available in black and grey white same as 70-200VR and 200-400VR

about 1.1/2 size of the 17-35

[Onyx]

This lens was sweet! I was kinda expecting more mass - but having had the pleasure of using pro line tele zooms (eg. 200-400!), and primes like the 28/1.4 and 85/1.4, the 28-70 feels like a relative light weight! The hood is almost the same size as that for the 70-200, and with it on makes the lens & camera combo ridiculously huge and "in yer face". Shoots great pictures, distortion not to be seen anywhere, zoom range isn't all that big: 28mm to 70mm seems lacking compared to the 18-70 kit. Closest focusing and its macro abilities are impressive considering it's exactly not the purpose the lens was designed for!

[MHD]

stop it stop it STOP IT!!!

How was focus times?

Bokeh?

[Onyx]

Oh yeah, the AF-S motor is in another league. Smoother and faster than the kit/24-120 or any other consumer grade/"cheap" AF-S lens.

Bokeh as good as the kit lens from my limited tests - need to test more to pick differences. Sharpness and clarity of images are superb. I got a pic of a coffee label, viewing at 100% small text appears crisp, resolves details extremely well, it's the 70-200 lens of the wide-medium zoom range.

[birddog114]

To all fellow members:

On the pinic day 22/01, I'll have extra two lenses in additional of my inventory for you to test shoot and comparison of its value and abilities:

- Nikon 17-55Dx vs 17-35/2.8
- Nikon 28-70/2.8 AF-S vs Tamron 28-75/2.8

[Glen]

Birddog, this was posted while I was in Thailand, I am jealous, that is another of my dream lenses. Look forward to seeing it at the next meet I can get to

[shutterbug]

birddog.....I have to borrow one of your super fast zooms one day

[birddog114]

birddog.....I have to borrow one of your super fast zooms one day

I'm ready, anytime that you wish!

[xerubus]

this lens is on the top of my list....

[birddog114]

this lens is on the top of my list....

You won't disappoint with it Mark! I'm quite happy with its lightning fast AF-S and will last for many decade with Nikon bodies

[xerubus]

that's the argument i just finished with my wife.... no dear... it will last for a very very long time... yes dear... perfect for the business.... no dear... no more spending... yet....

[birddog114]

that's the argument i just finished with my wife.... no dear... it will last for a very very long time... yes dear... perfect for the business.... no dear... no more spending... yet....

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