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| Posted: Mon May 28th, 2012 12:01 |
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Dave Groen
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I have a chance to buy a used 28-70 f2.8, condition 9/10, asking $850. I will be using this on my D800. I currently also have the 24-120 f3.5-5.6 VR but could sell it with my D700. The 28-70 was once at the top of the food chain but has been superseded. So my decision is Buy used 28-70 for $850, or Buy new 24-70 for $1900, or Do nothing and keep 24-120. Opinions? (I also have a 17-35 f2.8 and 80-200 f2.8 to fill out the lows and highs)
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| Posted: Mon May 28th, 2012 12:17 |
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Robert
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This may not be the answer you hoped for Dave but if you are hoping to realise the full potential from your new D800 you need Nikon's latest and greatest glass. If you aren't looking for the full potential the D800 can provide, then keep the D700 and sell the D800 and save a bunch of cash. According to Nikon even the select range of the most recent glass will only realise all of the D800 resolution at the optimal 'sweet spot' apertures. My two cent's 
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| Posted: Mon May 28th, 2012 12:38 |
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Squarerigger
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Dave, I don't have any experience with the D800 but Thom Hogan on his web site recently wrote an article dealing with the lens issue and the D800 after having had his for some time. I believe he has a pretty solid reputation when it comes to Nikon gear. http://www.bythom.com is his site. May 14 was the date of the article. May be of help. Wish I knew how to put the link on here for you.
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| Posted: Mon May 28th, 2012 12:52 |
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Robert
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Squarerigger wrote:Wish I knew how to put the link on here for you. You just did, it worked perfectly. My head is spinning with the numbers!
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| Posted: Mon May 28th, 2012 13:24 |
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TomOC
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Hold it, hold it... I know that more is usually better, but let's put this in perspective. At what size print would you start to be able to measure the difference?? My feeling is that it would have to be considerably larger than 16x20 for most types of prints. So I'm not too sure this matters in general. So, Dave... Keep the 24-120 until you see flaws in your prints, then consider trading a couple of your lenses for a down payment on a new one. The pixal peeping can make you crazy!! If you read any of the articles by the folks who RENT lenses, they will tell you there is a major difference in some aspects from lens to lens... Many here have returned a lens because they felt it was not delivering and were happy with the replacement - every lens is a compromise and the 24-120 is a perfect example of that. It is much maligned when compared to primes an the 24-70, but then the 24-70 can't take a shot at 95mm, so which is better when you need that focal length to frame properly? Don't make yourself crazy...enjoy what you can get from arguably the best sensor in the world today and go from there... Just my thoughts... Please don't flame me  Tom
____________________ Tom O'Connell -Lots of people talk to animals.... Not very many listen, though.... That's the problem. Benjamin Hoff, The Tao of Pooh |
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| Posted: Mon May 28th, 2012 13:41 |
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Squarerigger
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Robert wrote:Squarerigger wrote: The article was over my head Robert but I knew you smart guys would understand the article. Can't believe I got the link on here! 
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| Posted: Mon May 28th, 2012 13:44 |
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Squarerigger
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I like your response Tom. Don't go out and spend the bucks until you see a valid need.
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| Posted: Mon May 28th, 2012 15:47 |
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Robert
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TomOC wrote:Hold it, hold it... I agree Ton, which is why I don't see the point in the D800. A good cheap D3 would do me very well.
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| Posted: Mon May 28th, 2012 17:12 |
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TomOC
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Robert- I agree with that - I'm sticking with my D3 for now. But if you are buying new, you might as well buy the latest technology and let the rest of your kit gradually "grow into" it. I think that actually will result in fewer purchases than trying to match everything at once. But there is no bad choice here, is there? Tom
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| Posted: Mon May 28th, 2012 17:17 |
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jk
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Been using a cheap Nikon 28-200 f3.5-5.6 AF ED on my D800 as that is all I had to use in UK. D800 images look fine but when magnified up I think the lens is soft, but on a D300 results seemed OK. Those 36MP need best quality glass to support them. I cant wait to get back to Spain to put my 24-70 f2.8 AFS on it.
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