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 the new standard December 28, 2007
PlainWhite (San Francisco, CA, USA)
103 out of 108 found this review helpful
Nikon's new 14-24 lens is just phenomenal. The clarity is that of a prime lens. In fact, this super-wide angle zoom lens effectively replaces the equivalent prime lenses within most of its focal length (except perhaps the 24mm range); it's like owning a bag full of prime lenses that have been combined to make one superlative zoom lens.
Yes, it's that good. If you check around the web, you will see the pros falling over themselves for this lens after they test it. It's built like a tank and is precise as a Swiss watch.
Highly recommended.
The only great wide lens in existence February 25, 2008
Eugene Fratkin
55 out of 56 found this review helpful
I got it about month and a half ago. I used Tokina 12-24 before and was not very happy with the edge performance. 14-24 is the only wide lens that lets me get the resolution that I expect from medium range and telephoto zoom lenses. Color and contrast are amazing. Much more even than my 17-55 Nikon. Very good built and handling. Over all, very happy!
That being said you should also remember:
It is not as wide as 10-12 APS-C ones.
Cannot use it with filter; both for safety and visual effect.
Flare appears more often than with 12-24.
Heavy, yes; expensive, yes; worth it, yes! June 14, 2008
Robert S. Stockton (Clifton Park, N.Y.)
35 out of 35 found this review helpful
I have been fortunate to use Leica SLR cameras and lenses for many years. Thus, my yardstick for any other lens is very high. I also own and shoot a Nikon D-200 and D-300. In particular, lens resolution, light fall off at the edges, and color saturation are very important to me. This lens is superlative in all these important respects. It is heavy, bulbous and expensive. However, I believe that the pro-sumer market is moving towards full 35mm size sensors so this lens is an investment in the future although it works extremely well on DX sensor bodies > D-40. One negative, it cannot accomodate filters, in particular, the all important circular polarizer. In my opinion, software can do remarkable things for color etc. but glare is best removed with a polarizer. If you can live with this deficiency, as I must, the lens is highly recommended.
Phenomenal WA Lens for Nikon DSLR July 20, 2008
F. Irawan
28 out of 29 found this review helpful
Gorgeous super sharp WA lens. Sharp corner to corner, at wide open aperture, at entire zoom range. The color is just pop. It is better than my AFS 17-35 (sharp only in the center, at wide open, need to stop down for sharper entire frame).
At 1st, I kind of reluctant to try it since I have 17-35 already. But after I tried it, holly smokes, I MUST to have it. It is has kind of quality that I cannot get from 17-35. The color and bokeh is just way more pleasing to my eyes. It makes D300 shows its capability in WA department.
NO filter ring is the only my draw back. I guess I have to make my own custom Lee filter holder myself. The IQ of this lens is very hard to resist. It is worth the price.
Flare is a problem, but it can be controlled easily with your technique. Most WA lenses have flare problem. I think this lens has the least.
I am not a WA guy, but after owning this lens I start to take panoramic photos.
For weddings, this lens is an absolutely must use lens.
If you need real High Quality WA lens, this IS THE LENS.
BTW, that bulbous almost protruding lens shape looks sexy, attracts quite a lot of interest at several parties. It is not fish eye lens, as many thought.
The Best Lens in the World January 4, 2010
Tiffany Ann (Black Diamond Bay)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
I do not own this lens and let's face it, it would be waisted on a crop format camera like the D300s I own, but I recently had the opportunity to use this outstanding piece of glass with a D700 and let me tell you, I was blown away, swept up in a hurricane of digital delight. For a month I haunted L.A. and Orange County, during all hours of the day and night, shooting, shooting, shooting. I was in photo Heaven.
Do you want sharp shots throughout the whole range of a lens? You get them with this lens. Do you want fast and true focus in every kind of situation? You get it with this lens. Do you want wide angle shots to die for? You get them with this lens.
But holy moly, the lens is expensive and at a bit over two pounds, it's heavy, and you need a very expensive D700 at least to appreciate it. Those are three big deal breakers. But I never cried about the weight when I was carrying it, because I was too overjoyed just possessing it, even if only temporarily, and I have to admit I have considered mortgaging my soul to get this lens, but sadly, I am too heavily invested in the DX format. Still, I sometimes wonder if the bank would give me a loan. A new camera and a new lens. How much is a soul worth? What would the payments be?
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