The Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED exceeds the already very good performance of its predecessor. The center quality is nothing short of outstanding matching or beating the resolution of a 10mp APS-C sensor. The border quality is very good at large aperture increasing to excellent levels at f/5.6-8.

Handling Thanks to its length and weight, the review lens felt nicely balanced on the Nikon D3X body we used for our tests. The zoom movement was positive and even throughout the focal length range.

You need a fast; standard range zoom lens and want the best of its class in build and excellent image quality; You require good performance with backlit subjects

You want close-up versatility and performance; You need a compact; lightweight lens

Attach the D700 behind : best pair ever !

Simply the best

Expansive; Seems that Nikon does not use that word

What Digital Camera review the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f.2.8G ED full frame Nikon lens...

Blisteringly quick and precise AF; MTF is consistently high

Lens shadow cast by pop-up flashgun at wide-angle settings

Nikon's brand new 24-70mm zoom is one of those lenses that has a ridiculously long list of credits in its specifications. The official name indicates only a professional G-series design and the use of extra-low dispersion glass but its subtitle (written on the underside of the lens barrel) adds...

Blisteringly quick and precise AF; MTF is consistently high

Lens shadow cast by pop-up flashgun at wide-angle settings

ePHOTOzine lens tester, Gary Wolstenholme tests the Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens in a variety of situations.

Excellent central resolution throughout the focal length range; Great contrast; Superb resistance to flare and ghosting

Corner quality could be better; Rough zoom mechanism on this sample; Size – it is a long lens

Nikon's latest wide aperture standard zoom costs £1219 and sports features such as Internal Focusing and Nano-Crystal coatings.

Excellent central resolution throughout the focal length range

Corner quality could be better; Size – it is a long lens

It is highly recommended for someone who is interested in professional performance.

Great colour; sharp; amazing optics; responsive; it has a solid build; feels like quality in your hand

Very big and a the pictures are a tiny bit over saturated; and there is no VR reduction

I bought this lens initially for my D200 but it was in anticipation of acquiring a D3 which I now own. On the D200 it was amazing at the telephoto end but of course a disappointment on the wide angle side. On my D3 it's a real dream. It's relatively light for a fast lens.

This lens is awesome, it has become the lens that is on the camera most of the time because of it's "just right" range. It is pricey, but you know you get what you pay for. Best Buy is a good place to buy it because they are an Authorized Nikon Dealer so it comes with the USA warranty, they offer...

Well made; super fast; sharp; nice balance on pro dslr

expensive; but worth it