Thank you for your solid reviews. I thoroughly enjoy reading them.
I am inquiring if all compared lenses were measured on the same camera body for resolution tests. I am specifically interested in if the 24-70 2.8 g was measured on the z7 or was it a d850. The z bodies have a thinner sensor stack, which can lead to some legacy glass having better performance. Since the g is a 2007 issue, it may have been developed with an older design mindset, with not as much attention being given to having glass in the path, since film didn’t glass over the imaging plane. I used to have significant corner smear with the above mentioned lens on a d800 and also d810, but for multiple reasons, I am having much better results with that lens on a z body (efcs, on sensor af), but the corners seem to have minimal smear in comparison. Under a normal variety of situations I will usually use the z 24-70 f4 because of weight, size, full use of ibis etc. But on certain occasions I will haul out the g (lower light, slightly better fore/mid/back separation…) and have been pleasantly surprised.
If you would be so kind as to reply it would satisfy a nagging curiosity of mine.
Thank you,
Steven
julien
December 9, 2021 8:52 pm
Hello does anyone know if the 24-70 2.8 S is still made in Japan in 2021? Thank you so much
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 see feedback on the wobble and flare issues.
Same problem with the wobbling here with mine. I’m surprised that this issue is not reported anywhere or even talked about in any review.
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 given up on DSLRs. Not at all. I have a D850 with a 105 mm F/1.4 E. Mounted on a good tripod, I get the best detail of anything I have tried for designer fashion shoots. The someday Z8 will have to be just flat amazing to beat the D850 and the 105 mm. The D850 is still my preferred camera for wildlife and birds. I have no regrets for the money spent to get the Z6 and 24-70 mm F/2.8 S.
Thank you for your solid reviews. I thoroughly enjoy reading them.
I am inquiring if all compared lenses were measured on the same camera body for resolution tests. I am specifically interested in if the 24-70 2.8 g was measured on the z7 or was it a d850. The z bodies have a thinner sensor stack, which can lead to some legacy glass having better performance. Since the g is a 2007 issue, it may have been developed with an older design mindset, with not as much attention being given to having glass in the path, since film didn’t glass over the imaging plane. I used to have significant corner smear with the above mentioned lens on a d800 and also d810, but for multiple reasons, I am having much better results with that lens on a z body (efcs, on sensor af), but the corners seem to have minimal smear in comparison. Under a normal variety of situations I will usually use the z 24-70 f4 because of weight, size, full use of ibis etc. But on certain occasions I will haul out the g (lower light, slightly better fore/mid/back separation…) and have been pleasantly surprised.
If you would be so kind as to reply it would satisfy a nagging curiosity of mine.
Thank you,
Steven
Hello
does anyone know if the 24-70 2.8 S is still made in Japan in 2021?
Thank you so much
Hi, yes! I have just bought the lens new on December 13 in Germany, and my lens is made in Japan.
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.
www.lenstip.com/591.8…tting.html
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 see feedback on the wobble and flare issues.
Same problem with the wobbling here with mine. I’m surprised that this issue is not reported anywhere or even talked about in any review.
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
?
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 given up on DSLRs. Not at all. I have a D850 with a 105 mm F/1.4 E. Mounted on a good tripod, I get the best detail of anything I have tried for designer fashion shoots. The someday Z8 will have to be just flat amazing to beat the D850 and the 105 mm. The D850 is still my preferred camera for wildlife and birds. I have no regrets for the money spent to get the Z6 and 24-70 mm F/2.8 S.