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AF-S NIKKOR 24-85MM f/3.5-4.5G ED VR
lastzero
254
Apr 21, 2016
That others may not have stated is that Sigma and Tamron are good alternatives for lens. I don't use Nikon lens but I know a friend that does and they give great shots. That being said this is, a kit lens so don't expect much but it does work in a pinch if you need that. I'd still feel like it's a waste to buy since if you're going full frame, you might as well get the better lens to match it and get the most of your body.
chris.yw
87
Apr 28, 2016
lastzeroThe only good lens from Nikon are those that have nano coating and inhibiting price tags. I am glad that Tamron and Sigma now updates their lens line.
lastzero
254
Apr 28, 2016
chris.ywI'd rather say the ones that can take teleconverters ;). Nikon has a great 24mm out for full frame but the majority of the time you can use Tamron/Sigma lens and get mostly the same IQ for a significantly lower price. Alternatively if you want more IQ, you'd go Zeiss. This is true for the majority of the range from 18-200mm range but that's where the lens stop somewhat. The teleprimes are primarily 1st party only and 3rd party ones are decent but without taking teleconverters they are limited, The Tamron 70-200/2.8 is very nice but unlike 1st party it can't really do teleconverters. There are exceptions like macros and tilt shift but the majority of normal cases, they work just as well.
chris.yw
87
Apr 29, 2016
lastzeroI have moved beyond sharpness and such. I value coating since it greatly affected color rendering and micro-contrast. Yes you might be able to PS it to a similar level with hard work, which will likely fail most of the time.
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