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Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens | 
| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
List Price: $2,065.00
Buy New: $1,469.95
You Save: $595.05 (29%)
New (11) Used (1) from $1,400.00
Rating:  29 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 2.9
Maximum Focal Length: 70
Minimum Focal Length: 24
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.4
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 5.8 x 5.8
MPN: 2164
Model: 2164
UPC: 018208021642
EAN: 0018208021642
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Wide-angle to medium telephoto AF-S zoom lens for edge-to-edge sharpness on both Nikon FX- and DX-format image sensors | | • | Enhanced optical formulas render outstanding image integrity | | • | Two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements and PGM aspherical lenses control chromatic aberrations | | • | Nano Crystal Coat to reduce ghosting and flare | | • | Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for ultra high-speed autofocusing |
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Product Description
The fast, wide-angle to medium telephoto AF-S zoom lens from Nikon is optimized for edge-to-edge sharpness on both the Nikon FX (23.9 x 36mm) and DX-format image sensors, with focus as close as 14.9 inches. Enhanced optical formulas, engineered to produce exceptional sharpness, contrast and color, render outstanding image integrity, while two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements and PGM aspherical lenses futher control chromatic aberrations at even the widest aperture settings It has an exclusive Nano Crystal Coat to reduce ghosting and flare for even greater image clarity. The Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful, super-quiet operation, while the Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet auto focusing without changing the length of the lens and M/A Focus Mode switch enables quick response to changing situations between Auto and Manual focus operation. With all these features, as well as an incredible resilience to dust, water and general wear and tear, the Nikon 24-70mmf/2.8G ED Lens is a welcome way to meet your telephotography needs. Internal Focus (IF) provides auto focusing without changing the length of the lens M/A Focus Mode switch enables quick changing between Auto and Manual focus operation.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 24 more reviews...
 Bad Quality Control - Nikon 24mm-70mm f2.8 November 16, 2008
Photo Fan (Los Angeles, CA)
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
According to other reviewers this is one of Nikon's best lenses ever. My first impression does not echo that sentiment. I just opened the box I received from Amazon and the first thing I noticed was that the zoom did not feel smooth and there was a sound of metal rubbing against metal when zooming from 24mm to 35mm. If the lens is rotated so that the focus switch is facing downward toward the ground, the metal grinding sound goes away, but the zoom operation still feels rough. br / br /When zoomed wide the part of the lens that extends has excessive play, focus seems to work but there is something inside the lens that is not tightened down properly. This is a Pro series lens and for the price I expect better quality control than this. I have read other reviews reporting metal shavings and debris causing distortions. I am new to Nikon equipment, but so far I am not impressed with Nikon's quality control. br / br /Since this is a quality control issue I am not rating the quality of the glass at this time, I have not had the time to fully test it and I don't want to waste my time with a defective product as my results may not be accurate. However, if a product can't be assembled reliably, with consistent results it cannot be rated as the best ever. I give this lens a 3 star rating because of bad quality control. An obvious defect as this should not have passed QC. br / br / br /About Amazon Customer Service: br / br /I understand that sometimes things go wrong, which is why we have "Customer Service". Amazon does not publish a customer service number to call and talk to a live person nor an email address to write to them. One is forced to go through their online return process with fixed and limited options. I requested a replacement and got an automated email response telling me to read the manual and contact the manufacturer, with a note saying: "Please note: this e-mail was sent from an address that cannot accept incoming e-mail." Aaaahhh! How frustrating! br / br /I paid for expedited shipping and ended up with a defective product that I cannot use and Amazon tells me that any returns are at my cost. I usually purchase my camera equipment from a local camera store, BH or Adorama who have real people in customer service that can rectify errors and replace parts. br / br /Amazon gets a "1 Star" rating for customer service.
 This is why we love Nikon optics November 2, 2008
Frederick Lee (San Francisco, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is clearly why I'm stick to Nikon regime. br /Sometimes, I guess I'm not the only one, tempted to the wide range of Canon L lens product, however br /this lens came to be clear reason why I should use Nikon photography gears. br / br /I bought this lens for my trip to Hearst Castle, and results are simply the very best. br /Very sharp and clear even at wide open 2.8 and color rendition is just magic. br / br /Sometimes it is even better than the image I look through my eyes! br / br /Yes, it's heavy but it is also true that this lens is the best lens you can get with all the latest technology. br /I use this lens for serious photo taking and light AF-S 24-85 for daily family shot.
Very nice lens October 29, 2008
Matt Cham
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Sharp, fast, and silent. This lens should be in the bag of every wedding and portrait photographer, as well as photojournalist. Highly recommended.
Sharp lens October 19, 2008
Joseph C. Spoto
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I received this lens from Amazon. This is the 2nd pro lens I have ordered from them and I am baffled at how flimsy the packaging is for shipping such an expensive product. There were 2 plastic air bags both of which were deflated when I received the lens. br / br /As for the lens, it is tack-sharp even wide open at f/2.8. It is a little heavy, but that is to be expected with a lens of this caliber. I took some incredible night shots at ISO 1250, handheld with the D700 and this lens at f/2.8. As soon as I saw the shots, I knew I made the right decision.
 Worth the expense October 18, 2008
R. van Bakel (Maine, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Have owned it for a week and have now shot about 5,000 images with this lens, on a Nikon D700, over the course of two weddings and a three-day workshop. br / br /It's the best zoom lens I've ever used. Fast, sharp, detailed, great build, heavy-duty hood. br / br /Colors are gorgeous, a tiny bit oversaturated (hmm, maybe 'rich' is the more apt word here) but I like that -- and if you don't, you can just choose another tone curve in your camera. My Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 (which despite many positive characteristics can turn grass and foliage quite nuclear/psychedelic) sadly doesn't hold up. br / br /I'm entirely satisfied except for the fact that this lens, as pricey as it is, has no VR (vibration reduction). I'll be a bit miffed if Nikon introduces a VR version next year at close to the same price. But by then I will have put this lens to fantastic use for tens of thousands of shots, so I'll live...
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