Lens for D700
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Have a copy of the siggy. It does the job.
Not used the second so can't comment specifics, however on short lenses I do not need VR so would go for the 2.8.
If you can stretch a budget to around £600 yo can buy the Nikkor 28-70 F2.8
Not used the second so can't comment specifics, however on short lenses I do not need VR so would go for the 2.8.
If you can stretch a budget to around £600 yo can buy the Nikkor 28-70 F2.8
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This^^
I had an older Sigma 24-70 when I first got my D700 and was pleased with it. I then bought the Nikon 28-70 and I realised I'd settled for second best with the sigma.
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Thanks, I would prefer the Nikon but cannot find 28-70 f2.8 at less than ₤1200.
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Assume you're looking to buy new then?
What are you going to be shooting? That might determine whether F/2.8 or VR will be most useful.
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Not necessarily new, don't mind 2nd hand. As for use I want a general purpose lens.
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The 24-70 2.8 is the current lens that retails for the price you quoted, earlier posts refer to the predecessor which was the 28-70, not quite as wide but a stella lens and built like a block of flats. It's available for around £600 used but they don't come up too often.
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I guess I will have to keep my eyes open for the 28-70.
