steve_vancosin Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 Got mine 2 days ago. Very high quality plastic, solid, heavy for its size, zoom. Focus and zoom rings initially a bit tight but have loosened to correct feel after a couple days of intense usage. Tiny included shade looks completely useless but then how could one cover the large range of this lens with one hood? Mounted to my D100 the combination acheives about perfect balance and the zoom range provides great versatility (36mm - 180mm). The VR functions really well and is actually quite visible in the viewfinder. Sure I could achieve the same exposures using a 2.8 or 2.o prime lens at a faster shutterspeed but then I would be carrying a bag full of Nikon's heaviest lenses. This one is a late serial number (22xxxx) and I am quite sure the early problems with sharpness have been worked out. Mine is sharp across the field (although on the D100 the field is smaller than on 35mm format. At this time I would recommend this lens without reservation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkka_nissila Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 What subjects do you use it for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd_phillips1 Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 Shoot some transparency film on a film camera...examine with a good loupe and let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_vancosin Posted November 2, 2003 Author Share Posted November 2, 2003 Why would I want to do that, Todd? I don't shoot with a full frame film camera, those results would be meaningless to me. Was that suppoed to be some sarcastic comment about film vs digital or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_gifford Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 I don't know whether Todd was being sarcastic, but he did outline a jolly good test for those of us who haven't yet tried the digital side of the aisle. Since you're indubitably a good sport, I'm sure he figured you'd hop out, buy a film body and some Velvia and run some rigorous tests. Enjoy your new lens. Glad it works for you. It's on my short wish list right alongside the D100. I agree with you, the two seem made for each other. In my film shooting I tend to like 35mm and up almost all of the time, and rarely wander down into the wider angles (like my 24mm) so the VR zoom you just bought would certainly be a logical critter for me also. Have fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas_greenberg Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 I don't think Todd was being sarcastic at all. He was asking a question that is relevant to any real "test" of a lens. Sharpness with a fine slide film is a good comparative way to ascertain the quality of a lens. If you don't have a film camera and/or don't want to do this particular test, that's fine. I think we all appreciate user feedback on these products. I know I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Stone Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 "Why would I want to do that, Todd?" Because of the many reported problems with this lens, and softness not he least of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd_phillips1 Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Steve, I wasn't trying to be sarcastic...I was only suggesting a tried and true method of testing lens results. Even if you don't shoot any film formats, the results can be conclusive...and I'd like to hear them as I have an interest in this lens (and the 24-85AFS). It's simply a proven way to test lenses...tripod, fined grained transparency film and exposure bracketing. Then check the results with a good loupe. If you're happy with the results, then the lens should work well on your digital camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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