Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8g Lens Review Part II

[chrisfrancis18]

thank you so much for the review. ive had a D90 for about 10 months and was thinking of updating my camera, but now i think i will go for better glass first nikon 24-70. very helpful

thx

[jjdbest7]

Why you compare the 24-70 2.8 to a 18-55 dude seriously! Thats like comparing Megan Fox to Oprah, compare it to another pro lens but 18-55 or 18-200 next to a 24-70 is nothing, put that baby on a D700 and they're crap.

[videokidz007]

Hi Nate,

Glad u did this video...very informative. I was thinking of getting this lens. Hope Nikon has fixed the problems with it by now.

[danielnyman79]

How many times do you say "uhm" in your videos!?

[TheHeNrY4422]

@danielnyman79 as many tomes as he wants!!

why do people hate on this kid so much he is fucking awsome and i learned alot from watching his videos.

Nate keep doing what you do !!

[Barbiesex]

Please tell me you're not connecting the 70-200 to that bracket using the camera mount. There's a reason the lens has a tripod plate. You should NEVER be doing anything that makes the lens wobble and put all the stress on the mount.

[mrindignation]

hi... i have a dx nikon.. should i get the 17-55 2.8 or the 24-70 which is made for fx? thanks!

[FakeSmileClown]

@mrindignation 24-70

[111ImNumber1]

Hey, which lens would recommend for an FX camera like the D700? 24-70mm or 70-200mm VR II? Probably the question sounds a bit stupid since these lenses are for different purposes, but if you were to buy only one of those, which one would be your pick? thanks.

[ExportAli]

HOW, JUST HOW do you afford this stuff? Great videos :)

[RedWine2go]

Hi Nat, want to get a 2.8 zoom around 24-70 but wanted to know your opinion on other 3rd party lens ie, Tokina,Tamron,Sigma (which make is best). Will probably go for Nikon but who knows.

[bridgeoverwater627]

@RedWine2go Yeah, definitely go with the Nikon.

[RedWine2go]

@bridgeoverwater627 Cheers Nat. I'd be depressed in the long run if I went with a Tamron.

[BadBoriBoy]

@RedWine2go : You should look at the reviews for the Tokina 20-70 2.6-2.8....Pros agree that it is built stronger & offers the same results.

[nocturnus1985]

I don;t understand you

you hate slow auto-focus but you shot stationary subjects.You have expensive gear but you images are mediocre. Hmmmm. I think you are only a gadget fan and you are not in to photography at all.And stop hating the 18-55.. I bet when you first got it you were in love with it. Its; cheap but it can take great shots if you can manage the camera well. people make photogrraphs , not gear!

[toffetots]

dude wat can u say about sigma 24-70mm DG HSM 2.8???

[bridgeoverwater627]

@toffetots It definitely can't compare to the nikon. apart from the possibility of compatibility issues, 3rd party lenses in general pale in comparison to Nikons.

[photogKW]

@toffetots sharpness at 2.8 is notibly different other wise the Sigma is great... if you're on a budget, go for sigma.. get used to it, use it, and save up for a nikon a few years down the line...

[guzzie808]

Hi Nate, how often do you use the 24-70mm lens with your D90. I am thinking of investing in this lens and I have a D90 and know theoretically, the lens is more appropriate for a FX Camera. I will invest in a FX camera in a couple of years or more.

Are there any minuses to using this combination (DX camera & lens)? Do you feel that you need another lens to cover any wide angle shots?

Thanks for posting these videos up - you bring up good points that I wouldn't have thought about.

[bridgeoverwater627]

@guzzie808 There's no disadvantage at all for using this lens with a DX camera. If anything, it frees you from any vignetting or other bad things that occur in the corners of the frame when you use it with an FX camera. This lens is plenty wide enough for most general photography too, so I'm sure you'll do well with it.

[bnkrazie]

you compared this with the 70-200 lens. they're both completely different lenses. also Nikon didn't forgot to put a VR on this lens.

[kosarose]

Hi Nate, could you please have a review for a best filter for 24-70 lens. Just to have an idea......Thanks.......

[bridgeoverwater627]

@kosarose There's no one filter that works best for this or any lens. Different filters can be used for different effects and situations. I would recommend a digital UV filter for general purpose photography for this and every lens.

[krilynck]

Hey Nate! Could you please tell me how long the lens is from the mount to the end of the hood? I'm only able to find the dimensions of the lens on its own and I kind of wonder if it would fit in my Kata DH-425. My 70-300 VR actually does, with the hood reversed. :)

[bridgeoverwater627]

@krilynck It's about 7 & 11/16 inches. Hope that helps :D

[JashimJ]

i just got the 24-70. How does the 24-70 affect picture ratio on DX bodies such as d80/90?

[bridgeoverwater627]

@JashimJ

Check out my video about crop factor, that should answer everything for ya :D

[BrownerBros]

@bridgeoverwater627 Thanks a lot! i watched it. it was very helpful.

[LastShotprods]

@JashimJ It's a 37-107mm on a dx body =)

That helps a bit more than the other guys comment lol

[virtualpilot18]

say uhm one more time...

haha good review tho :P

[xxAO2012xx]

$2G lenses? How old are you? and where do you work? lol

[bridgeoverwater627]

@xxAO2012xx I don't have any big secrets, no high-paying job or anything. I'm 18 and I just save my money very meticulously. Although, a good chunk of the money for this lens came from a wedding I shot.

[xxAO2012xx]

@bridgeoverwater627 oh.lol

[xxAO2012xx]

@bridgeoverwater627 I think I'm going to rent lenses before I purchase them..

borrowlenses(.) com has good prices

[Bader88]

Don't bounce around your D90..Such Heavy lens might Damage your Camera

[videotubeification]

You earn a lot of pennies my friend.

Nice review by the way.

[videotubeification]

1. how old are you?

2. who do you work for?

3. how can you afford all this stuff?

[bridgeoverwater627]

1. I am eighteen

2. I work for my school and as freelance

3. I am EXTREMELY cheap and save every penny I earn. No big secret!

[hbdarkskater]

AKA- Parents buy it :D

[bridgeoverwater627]

@hbdarkskater haha, I wish...

[finn3rs1993]

hey just wondering if you have a flickr...plus you should do a video of all of your gear...

[bridgeoverwater627]

I don't have a flickr, you're probably the millionth person to ask ;) I'm planning to do a video of all my stuff, I'm just waiting until I get a few more toys before I do, because once I get those, I'm done buying gear until my D90 dies.

[finn3rs1993]

@bridgeoverwater627I got a d300 for a steal price and it is amazing but, hardly something you could walk round with round your neck (get mugged or you neck snaps due to weight of the beast). I'm thinking of getting a cheaper consumer dslr for running around with...any sujestions I could buy the d3000 body for £300 new or could get an old d40/50 of ebay...what do you sujest.i dont want to spend alot as would only use as a run around point shoot snappy one rather than taking pro stuff with D300?

[bridgeoverwater627]

I can understand your plight, I once made the mistake of walking around Washington, DC with my D90, battery grip, speedlight, and both of my pro lenses... Not smart... If you can get the D3000 for 300 pounds, that's a good deal before you buy it though, play around with it to make sure you're happy with it. It's probably going to seem terrible next to the D300 though, so try to stay objective.

[bridgeoverwater627]

Also, I typically don't advocate buying cameras secondhand, I know a lady who bought a D50 used, and she blew her shutter. If you're considering buying used, keep that in mind.

[sopresh]

what do you think of Nikkor 17-55 mm f/2.8 Lens vs. Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8g lens?? I'm thinking of getting that nikkor 17-55 instead because of price, weight, and the wide-angle...is the picture quality sharp as the 24-70mm coz ive been reading bad reviews on 17-55mm?

[bridgeoverwater627]

I've never personally used it, but in the end, it's all about your opinion. Try it out before you buy it, and if you like it, then go for it. Never set too much store by what other people say, it's just one opinion. What matters is that you get what suits you best.

[bridgeoverwater627]

If I remember correctly, it's also DX. Not sure if that makes a difference to you, but it would to me.

[finn3rs1993]

@bridgeoverwater627 cheers for the advice! hmm your prob right about getting a used camera especially an older (cheaper) one as shutter will be on last legs and will be more trouble than it's worth....i will probably go for a newer second hand if i do go that way...but then again will prob be similar to d3000 body new.. thanks again and keep your vids coming...

[Adrastos34]

Is your desk an L shaped desk. And if it is who makes it? Thanks

[bridgeoverwater627]

nope, one day i'm gonna do a video showing my editing setup so you'll be able to see the whole thing there.

[albinoboy4life]

Really thinking about buying this lens.  I currently only own a 50mm one and I really REALLY need a zoom. I take a lot of soccer photos and wanted to know how far can this lens zoom? Like if I am on one side of the field could I zoom on and get a close up of a player's face if they are on the other side of the field?

Your videos are awesome, keep up the great work!

[bridgeoverwater627]

You'd do MUCH better to get the 70-200 f/2.8. Get one soon while the old ones are still around or you'll be looking at $2500-$2600 for the new one...

[sopresh]

what's your opinion on Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Autofocus Lens when you compare it Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8g lens besides price and weight size??

[bridgeoverwater627]

I've never personally used it, but such 3rd party lenses are said to be of marginal quality, and seeing as lenses are Nikon's hallmark and that this is one of their finest, I'd say it's probably not that great. Don't just take my word though, test both out in the store and see what you think.

[torycwong]

Your review of this lens is awesome, keep up the good work.

I am looking forward to purchasing this lens.

not only you have had this problem with the zoom ring binding.

Is the replacment of this lens giving you any problems? again?

knowing this problem from the start would you still buy this lens.

This lens seems to be defective in design.

Which is drawing me away.

[bridgeoverwater627]

My replacement lens is flawless. Don't let one random dud ruin your interest in buying this lens. If on the totally random chance you get a bad one as well, Nikon will almost certainly replace it without a second thought. If you are concerned because you've heard other reports of the same problem, you'll know what to look for when you go to buy yours: ANY resistance to zooming, particularly at the wide end, is bad. This lens should zoom effortlessly. Don't be discouraged... go for it!

[cobenaut]

thinking about getting this lens for the D3 ... excellent Review and very helpful thanks :)

[HeyImChinese]

do you mean assembly hall like a gym?

i hate the lighting in gyms. you have to crank up the iso and keep dropping the shutter speed to get decent photos

[bridgeoverwater627]

In this example, I think I was referring to auditoriums, but gyms are bad too... I've actually had to try flash in the gym. The results weren't much better than high ISO... This is a GREAT lens for shooting gym sports like basketball though. I had to use my 70-200 before I got this one, and it was always just a bit too long.

[Thokko]

Good review. I'm thinking about getting this lense for my vacation in Hawaii. I'm surprised by the shoddy build quality for a Made in Japan professional f/2.8 lense - the first one you got.

[bridgeoverwater627]

I wouldn't worry too much about it. Even if you do get a dud, which is unlikely, Nikon will replace it with a smile on their face ;)

[thecreativegeek]

ok cool thanks do you have a flickr account

[bridgeoverwater627]

Haha EVERYBODY asks me this...and sadly, I do not. Maybe one day I'll get my act together and do one...

[thecreativegeek]

That's ok I understand if you've been busy do ya mind if I post a video response to the bag video?

Also is the 70-200mm good for nature and rugby shots

Thanks

[bridgeoverwater627]

By all means, post away! ;)

Rugby, yeah, I'd say so. Wildlife might be a bit iffy, like if you're doing animals or something, you won't be able to get REALLY close in on them, but it would probably do ok. maybe consider the 70-300 f/4.5-5.6 if the slow aperture isn't a big concern for you.

[thecreativegeek]

Good video really helpfull!

What happend to doing the what's in your photography bag video and the battery grip reveiw?

Thanks

[bridgeoverwater627]

Hahaha yeah, I did promise to do one of those, you're right... I guess I could do it maybe sometime next weekend, the only thing is that I plan to update my bag eventually, hoping for a 14-24 f/2.8 sometime in the future... but I guess I could do it for ya anyway. Thanks for reminding me!

[sexualburgerking]

Great video, as always.

Do you find the 24mm end of this lens to be wide enough, considering the crop factor?

Also, do you have any prime lenses?

[bridgeoverwater627]

Haha have you seen my video about crop factor? I would suggest that you check it out if you haven't, it sounds like you're stuck in the crop factor myth just like lots of folks out there! Anyway, it is usually wide enough, although I did just get back from shooting something where a feww extra mm would've been useful...

Also, I do not have any prime lenses. For the kind of things I shoot, I find them to be impractical, but I have nothing against people using them. It's just my preference.

[eLLriDe420]

what do u think of medium format cameras? are they better then most slrs and eveything?

[bridgeoverwater627]

I've never used a medium format camera, but they are generally regarded as FAR superior to DSLRs. For example, if I remember correctly, the new digital Hasselblad has 60 megapixels! They're best suited for commercial/advertisement photography. They also cost several tens of thousands of dollars too...

[eLLriDe420]

im looking at a hasselblad 501c it cost 710 at this shop in town that not a bad price im getting it i think

[bridgeoverwater627]

If you like it, go for it! I don't know much about hasselblads, but I'm SURE you'll get some amazng shots with it!