Does anyone have input on a Nikon 2.8 zoom?

[CometPhotos]

I am just beginning to get involved with photography and am in the process of learning and expanding my equipment

I am looking to purchase a Nikon f/2.8 zoom and wanted to see if anyone had any thoughts . . . .

[ovimo]

Hmmm, thoughts about 2.8 zooms...
Kinda vague question, I would say.

The best answer I can give you for this is that they are all very good. Also very expensive...

[Joe_Lorenzini]

I think the better question might be which f/2.8 zoom lenses from Nikon you want to avoid.

Off hand, I can't think of one...

As for range, only you know how you like to shoot.

70-200mm f/2.8 VR is the best mid to long
24-70mm, 35-70mm or the 28-70mm f/2.8 are the best mid range
14-24mm f/2.8 is the best wide

Joe

[MRCPix]

what are you using it for? they run from 14-24 up to 400 f2.8 and a lot in between.
I will say all the ones I have used are excellent and worth the money.

[CometPhotos]

Joe- Thanks! I guess I was initially a little vague, but you gave me the info I was looking for! I am also looking to purchase an 85 mm f/1.8 and was wondering which 2.8 zoom might be a nice compliment to that. I probably should have put that information in my original post!

[ovimo]

Mike, I believe the 12-24 Nikon is a f4, not a f2.8 . You probably meant the 14-24/f2.8

[MRCPix]

sorry I did mean the 14-24 even went back and changed as soon as I posted man you are fast :)

[CometPhotos]

I've looked on-line at B & H to see what all they have. Does anyone else know of a trustworthy site to buy used equipment from?

[billbunton]

For used equipment KEH is very well regarded.

[bondarnes]

Originally Posted by CometPhotos

I've looked on-line at B & H to see what all they have. Does anyone else know of a trustworthy site to buy used equipment from?

The best place IMHO is TPF. Check out the buy and sell section here.

[12stones]

If looking for the wider angle, you might also like the 17-55 f/2.8. It's a fantastic lens.

[ovimo]

I bought all my stuff from BHPhoto or Amazon. No problems. I am sure that you can find excellent stuff at good prices here.
Good luck.

[ChristopherCoy]

If you're just getting into photography, the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 something something something might be a better option for you. Its only $799 and its a really nice lens.

[dmora]

Originally Posted by 12stones

If looking for the wider angle, you might also like the 17-55 f/2.8. It's a fantastic lens.

It really is! But its a DX lens. Nothing wrong with it at all just not sure what camera he's mounting it too.

[XJBaylor]

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