Great FX lens for any event. This is my 2nd f2.8 24-70 mm . The first one stays on my D700 and the new one will be used when needed on my D3X. You will never go wrong with this lens. Another great lens I use that gets no ink is the Nikon f2.0 105 DC. All I can say about this lens is WOW![...

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Nice Bokeh; Rugged; Sharp at all focal length; Strong Construction

Heavy

I bought this lens along with my Nikon D800 since I needed a FX lens in this range of focal lengths. Although it is missing the VR that the newer version had, I found that buying this lens slightly used was of great value to me.

This is one amazing lens. The prize tag is high but I find it to be worth every penny that I have to work to own it. The focus is fast and the shots are sharp even in low light and even without the long reach I can crop without much loss.

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Nice Bokeh; Rugged; Strong Construction

Excellent people. Had some issue with my product they work with me very promptly and professionally to fix it. Would buy again from them, waiting for them to have d800.

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

Since I have bought this lens in 2008, I have been just blown away by its autofocus speed. This remarkable lens is superb as an all around lens, a bit heavy but I compensated by getting a power grip to counteract its weight and its balance.

It's very sharp, plus its nano coating its a great bonus; For its price I recommend a lens filter to protect the front element

Please use a power grip to counter balance its weight and holdability

Yes, this lens is big and it is heavy; it's even slightly heavier (albeit slimmer) than my old Nikon f/2.8 28-70 mm "workhorse" which unfortunately gave up the ghost in early 2011 after many years of great service.

Heavy

Quality and sharpness of this lens is better than any of the primes i've used even at f2.8. Bokeh is of very good quality too . Focus speed is lightning fast even in poor lighting conditions.

The Nikon 24-70mm 2.8 is a great all purpose lens. 1. Super Sharp and contrasty 2. Focuses very fast in all lighting conditions 3. Focuses Close to Subject 4. Has best Bokeh of mid range zoom 5. Built like a tank The only con is distortion at 24mm (however easily fixed in post processing).

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.