
GREAT lens, amazing image quality
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I've had several iterations of this lens over the years, as well as the 17-55 DX f/2.8, the 17-35 f/2.8, the 35-70 f/2.8, and the 20-35 f/2.8... I'm selling the most recent copy to make room for my new 24-70 f/2.8... I'm selling it with mixed emotions,m though. The 28-70 has less distortion, at several key focal lengths, in its zoom range compared to the 24-70, and it is equally sharp stopped down. Many pros feel that the 28-70 has a more pleasing color 'palette' than the 24-70, most agree that it is almost as sharp wide-open. Also, it's 'stubbier', shorter and wider than the new Nikkor 24-70 f/2.8. I've found that I prefer the 28-70's shape and balance on my D3 to the D3+24-70 combo... all that said, the 28-70 remains one of the handful of truly legendary pro line, 'gold ring' Nikon zoom lenses. Trying one for the first time leaves no doubt- 'the Beast', as many call it, is one of the sharpest, best handling zooms ever made, from any manufacturer. Try one and you'll see! I may just sell my 24-70 f/2.8, and keep the Beast anyway! =^D
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