Invaluable DSLR Tool Everything one would expect from top-end Nikon glass, the 12-24 is excellent at f4 and stunning at f8. I seriously considered the Tokina 11-16 as an alternative, but ended up opting for the 12-24 because of its wider focal length range.
After revamping my mid-range lens lineup in favor of primes, my working bag now includes the 12-24, the 35 f2, the 50 1.4 and the 85 1.8, with the 70-200 2.8 VR zoom covering the long end. On a 1.5 crop DSLR that equates to a focal length range of 18...
[Nikon 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0  |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 12/18/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review |  |  |
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Since I couldn't afford the Maserati... ...I went for this. I know, I know - Nikon gear is really expensive. But I think it's still one of the few things in life where you get what you pay for. As my uncle once told me, "Kid, if you want the best things in life, you've got to be prepared to get ripped off to get them." Truer words were never spoken.
And why would I plunk down the money on a great D70 and then cheap out on the lenses? Seems a bit silly. If you want to take great photos with a Nikon, why not go all the way (...
[Nikon 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 10/24/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
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very good I've had a 12-24 on a D200 for the past 2 years and I use it as my main lens. The range is good for travel, landscapes and wide portraits. Performance isn't totally even throughout the zoom range and the following are a few observations.
(i) Sharpness is excellent at 20-24mm wide open but gets softer in the corners towards 12mm even when stopped down to f/11. (ii) The max f/4 is limiting in low light but keeps the lens relatively compact. (iii) Resistance to flare is extremely good;...
[Nikon 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 8.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 09/07/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
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beautiful glass I selected this lens after reviewing this, Sigma, Tokina, and other's wide-angle zooms. I am so happy with this lens so far, and, for the money, feel like I made the right choice. The glass is very sharp corner-to-corner, and focusing is quick and silent. I do a lot of home interiors, and landscape, so this lens really fits the bill.
[Nikon 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens review by D. Ryan can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | D. Ryan | | Review Date: | 09/01/2008 | | User Location: | Southern California | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
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Love this lens I've always wanted this lens and finally broke down and bought it. It is now my favorite lens for my D300. Sharp pictures, excellent contrast and colors. Wish I had bought this sooner. Fantastic for indoor pics with an SB400 bounce flash.
[Nikon 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens review by Monty23 can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Monty23 | | Review Date: | 08/29/2008 | | User Location: | Milwaukee, WI | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
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