What mid range zoom for my Nikon d700?

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I'll be looking for a second hand mid range zoom for the Nikon d700, but which one?

70-200 will be covered by the Nikkor F/4. And in the future, 16-35 will also be covered by a Nikkor F/4 (hopefully). Which leaves a gap in the middle.

So, I need your suggestions as to how to fill that gap. The image quality should be close to the two F/4 lenes.

I've started to look at older Nikon 35-70 F/2.8's for around £220-£250, and the Tokina 28-70 F/2.8 (bit soft around the edges apparently, but about £150).

Yes, I'd like a Nikkor 24-70 F/2.8 for not likely to find one for sub £250! ( not even the 28-70 F/2.8 either:'( )
 
Honestly, really, truthfully, no bull, the Tamron 28-75mm with the NON Built in Motor is the very best bang for buck choice for full frame, ive owned every single lens in Nikon line up and the only one which can be put on a par with the Tamron is the Nikon 24-70mm

If you were to rate the Nikon 95/100 the Tamron would be 94/100

Ive owned and sold several copies on here and everyone is more than pleased, it genuinly is that good and at £200 v £1100 it really is a no brainer

I currently own over £20,000 of gear yet see no need to buy the Nikon 24-70mm when the Tamron is every bit as good and at some focal lengths and some apertures its even better.

Dont waste your time looking for anything else but make sure you get the NON BIM version
 
Gary

Thanks, not thought about that Tamron. And yes, I'm after Nikkor 24-70 quality for a fraction!

What's with the none built in motor being a better version? I can see it being cheaper!
At least that way my Mrs will not be able to borrow it on her D3200.
 
Not everyone but certainly myself and many others on here find that the version with the BIM somehow affects the cameras AF motor, strictly speaking it shouldnt be possible but many users report it does and images arent as sharp and AF hunts a little, no such issues if using one without BIM on full frame, with the D700 you dont need it so why complicate the issue, buy one without it, let the other half fend for herself

Just buy one Robert, you wont regret it, where are you, youre welcome to try mine if anywhere local to West Yorkshire
 
Gary Coyle said:
Not everyone but certainly myself and many others on here find that the version with the BIM somehow affects the cameras AF motor, strictly speaking it shouldnt be possible but many users report it does and images arent as sharp and AF hunts a little, no such issues if using one without BIM on full frame, with the D700 you dont need it so why complicate the issue, buy one without it, let the other half fend for herself

Just buy one Robert, you wont regret it, where are you, youre welcome to try mine if anywhere local to West Yorkshire
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Gary thanks. Not in West Yorkshire,(kent) although my surname is from Bradford.
The Mrs can fend for herself. I bought her the d3200, and I told her the kits lens is excellent and any soft image are because of her!
I'll look out for one without a BIM
 
I bought a 28-75 off Gary,sold a Nikon 28-70 as I was down sizing, the Tamron, in my opinion is 98% as good.

Not as well made, but a damned sight lighter and the IQ is very,very similar.
 
Keen on the Tamron, but finding one without the BIM is proving difficult( even new)
A few reports suggest its sharp in the centre but soft at the edges. Is this true or just typically of reviews?
 
Thegreatroberto said:
Keen on the Tamron, but finding one without the BIM is proving difficult( even new)
A few reports suggest its sharp in the centre but soft at the edges. Is this true or just typically of reviews?
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To be honest, all lenses at f/2.8 are a little soft at the edges, the edge of the frame is actually further from the sensor than the middle, i personally find it difficult to see any situation where im shooting f/2.8 and want the edge to be as sharp as the centre unless you shoot brick walls for a living

The Tamron is no softer at the edge than the £1200 Nikon

Dont talk yourself out of one or you'll end up falling for the hype of the Nikon 24-70mm and while its good its not £1000 better, not by a massive margin it isnt.
 
Gary, don't worry not talked myself out of one, just need to find a second hand one at reasonable money! You do a few reviews and words like "soft" pop out.
I did go to my local photographic shop yesterday who are a Tamron dealer, and that was the only lens in their range they did not have in stock. (Maybe they sell loads!)
I'll keep looking- the usual places and even on here. On holiday for a week, so it'll have to wait until I get back!
 
Which model of Tamron is it please? Can you please post a link to this lens?

thanks
 
My 28-75 (with built in motor) is cracking and a standard zoom is certainly useful. It is even still more or less pixel sharp on my 24mp D3200, which I wasn't really expecting.

However, have you considered bridging the gap between the 16-35 and 70-200 with a 50mm f/1.4? That's what I tend to use as my 'full' kit. The 28-75 only gets taken if it's the only lens I'll take.

Admittedly I then got the 24-75 but that was only for a specific
 
Ned, got a 50 1.4d already. But I do like the flexibility of zooms as well.
A 16-35 is definitely on the cards over the next 2-3 months.
A zoom to cover the bits in between s as well!
I do have a 24-85g, but I'm not that impressed��
 
hmmmm... 70-200 f/4 and 16-35 f/4.... would a 24-120 f/4 look silly in that company?
 
Another vote for the Tamron 28-75 f2.8. I found it pretty much just as sharp from f4 onwards unless you pixel peep. At 2.8 it's noticeably softer. But guess that's the difference of why you are paying £200 and not £900.

I regret selling mine. Whilst I LOVE the IQ from the Nikon 24-70, it's not what I'd call a walkabout lens. The Tamron is much more travel friendly.
 
Gary Coyle said:
Too much overlap for too much money
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Too much money (I think the OP's looking at a £250 budget) but overlap can be handy.

Good copies of the Sigma 24-70 exist and should be in the right area pricewise.
 
Oops! Sorry! Missed the £250 bit! Lens is so out of choice! :D

But as Nod said, overlaps are good to have!
 
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