You listed many 24-70 f2.8 lenses. But missing is the Sigma lens for mirrorless (Sigma Art 2.8/24-70 DG DN). It is less than half the price of the Nikon. And optically probably equal, maybe slightly better. And in the future will probably also be available for Nikon mirrorless.
sukesh
April 2, 2021 3:48 pm
Hi all,
I bought a refurbished lens and while focusing, it is making noise even in medium light in indoors and it is a bit difficult to focus. I tried with my 85mm 1.8 prime and I didn’t notice focusing noise/issues with the same light, same aperture and shutter speed settings. Could you please let me know if anyone experienced focusing issues earlier with this lens?
Alex
January 2, 2021 1:35 pm
I’ve bought tue 24-70 f/2.8 S lens last week. It is excellent optically and feels nice, but I have two issues: 1. Bulid quality – there is an audible wobble of the extending barrel at any focal length. I’ve checked at the store and all of their 3 copies did the same. Aside from the “rattle,” there is little visible movement. It is VERY annoying for me. It feels like you have a loose lens hood 2. Flare is considerable if you shoot into the sun, wherever the sun is in the frame. I am aware there must be flare in situation like this, but it seems more than my Samyang 12m f/2 on my Fuji X-H1 I’d love to… Read more »
Young
September 10, 2020 11:30 am
Nasim, if possible, could you do a comparison between Nikon Z 24-70 F2.8, Canon RF 24-70 F2.8 and Sony GM 24-70 F2.8 ?
Carlos Manuel da Silva André Viana
September 1, 2020 6:45 pm
Did you test the autofocus in video? How does it compare to the f4 version?
Jim Nelson
August 24, 2020 11:05 am
I use both the f/4 and the 2.8 version of the 24-70 S on a Z6. This camera is used primarily for event and full length portraits. For closer portraits, I have the 85 mm f/1.8 S. This kit replaced an aging D750 with the 24-70 F/2.8 G and 85 mm f/1.8. Why? I’m 70 years old. The difference in weight and the IBIS made the keeper rate for hand held shots much higher and I can shoot for much longer without fatigue. Bonus! I live in Washington state. Every landscape venue is uphill. The Z-6 and F/2.8 24-70 takes amazingingly sharp lanscapse pictures. Compared to carrying my D850 with a f/2.8 zoom, it is not even close. Have I… Read more »
Karl Balian
July 25, 2020 9:04 pm
You cannot stop progress and innovation. Without the Z series Nikon would be dead already – Bravo for Nikon for still being in the game.
Steven Hyatt
July 13, 2020 11:32 am
Thanks for doing all this Nasim! I get so much useful information from this site. I’m curious, knowing everything you do after all these tests, are you personally using the 2.8 or 4 version?
I traded in my Z 6 kit with the 24-70 f4S, for the Z 6II and the 24-70 f2.8S. Glad I did.
How about the terrible vignietting this lens produce? I got my piece and I have to say it’s one of the worst I have ever seen.
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You listed many 24-70 f2.8 lenses. But missing is the Sigma lens for mirrorless (Sigma Art 2.8/24-70 DG DN). It is less than half the price of the Nikon. And optically probably equal, maybe slightly better. And in the future will probably also be available for Nikon mirrorless.
Hi all,
I bought a refurbished lens and while focusing, it is making noise even in medium light in indoors and it is a bit difficult to focus. I tried with my 85mm 1.8 prime and I didn’t notice focusing noise/issues with the same light, same aperture and shutter speed settings. Could you please let me know if anyone experienced focusing issues earlier with this lens?
I’ve bought tue 24-70 f/2.8 S lens last week. It is excellent optically and feels nice, but I have two issues: 1. Bulid quality – there is an audible wobble of the extending barrel at any focal length. I’ve checked at the store and all of their 3 copies did the same. Aside from the “rattle,” there is little visible movement. It is VERY annoying for me. It feels like you have a loose lens hood 2. Flare is considerable if you shoot into the sun, wherever the sun is in the frame. I am aware there must be flare in situation like this, but it seems more than my Samyang 12m f/2 on my Fuji X-H1 I’d love to… Read more »
Nasim, if possible, could you do a comparison between Nikon Z 24-70 F2.8, Canon RF 24-70 F2.8 and Sony GM 24-70 F2.8
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Did you test the autofocus in video? How does it compare to the f4 version?
I use both the f/4 and the 2.8 version of the 24-70 S on a Z6. This camera is used primarily for event and full length portraits. For closer portraits, I have the 85 mm f/1.8 S. This kit replaced an aging D750 with the 24-70 F/2.8 G and 85 mm f/1.8. Why? I’m 70 years old. The difference in weight and the IBIS made the keeper rate for hand held shots much higher and I can shoot for much longer without fatigue. Bonus! I live in Washington state. Every landscape venue is uphill. The Z-6 and F/2.8 24-70 takes amazingingly sharp lanscapse pictures. Compared to carrying my D850 with a f/2.8 zoom, it is not even close. Have I… Read more »
You cannot stop progress and innovation. Without the Z series Nikon would be dead already – Bravo for Nikon for still being in the game.
Thanks for doing all this Nasim! I get so much useful information from this site. I’m curious, knowing everything you do after all these tests, are you personally using the 2.8 or 4 version?