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<p>I enjoyed my D90 a lot and the only problem I had with it was its inability to fine tune the AF. I replaced it with D7000 which can fine tune the AF. Problem solved. Having said that I use the D7000 as a back up for my D610.</p>

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<em>As Rodeo Joe mentioned the Tamron 24-70 2.8 is one of the few lenses that I haven't needed to apply AF fine tuning,whereas I have had to do some slight focus tuning with all my Nikon's.</em><br>

I am not sure why this means a problem with Nikkor lenses? AF fine tune is quite a normal thing to do with nothing to do with lens quality. It could be just a matter of luck if you didn't need to do it for a lens.<em><br /></em></p>

<p>I used to own and use Nikkor 24-70mm (Non-VR), excellent lens. I then purchased the Tamron. After around 3000 shots with the Tamron sold the Nikkor, for reasons as described above. Still happier with the Tamron. Although the heft of the Nikkor was nice!</p>

<p>May I suggest doing it with some patience as you will then know your AF will be spot on. It is worth it, I think.</p>

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<p><em>Gavin Lister wrote: I have been using the Nikon version now since it was first introduced and really like it. But....I am about to order the Tamron.</em><br>

Hi Gavin. Would appreciate your feedback on the Tamron since you purchased one. Thanks.</p>

<p>My first Pixel Vertax didn't work properly. Replaced it with a second one, which also died after nearly a year. Got a refund before warranty ended. Then purchased the Nikon brand nearly a year ago, which has been working perfectly since.</p>

<p>Thanks Phil.</p>

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<p>Derek, when it comes time to sell your camera it will likely be worth more on the used market if you have Nikon give you this new and improved shutter.</p>

 

 

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Are we spending our time taking photos or doing business by selling secondhand cameras? We should make sure we are true first before we expect Nikon to do so.

 

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<p>Have you considered using VisibleDust's Butterfly Sensor Brush?</p>

<p>I am not sure if I understand why such a fuss about the oil/dust on the sensor. Why my fellow photographers can't just clean the sensor from time to time and allow themselves to enjoy this beautiful FX camera? I have been cleaning the sensor in every 10000 or so shots. No big seal for me.</p>

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<p>I sold my Nikkor 24-70mm a few months after purchased the Tamron 24-70mm. My assessment:<br>

IQ: They are so close in practical terms for event, portrait and landscape photography, Unless you are splitting hair which puts the Nikkor a bit ahead of the Tamron.<br>

VC/VR on Tamron: Makes a real difference.<br>

Construction quality: Nikkor looks better.<br>

Price difference: I don't care.</p>

<p>A friend of mine dropped his D600 from 1.3m on a timber floor twice. No harm done! </p>

<p>I have both Nikkor 24-70mm and Tamron 24-70mm VC. Have not checked their actual T. But both are excellent lenses, very comparable IQ. The Tamron has the VC and some AU$500 or so cheaper.</p>

<p>A few years ago I dropped my 35-70mm f/2.8, mounted on the D200, 1.5m on concrete pavement. It cost me AU$300 (just a little more than US$300) to repair the focus mechanism by Nikon. the lens came back like a brand new one.</p>

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<p><em>...call your homeowner's or renter's insurance company and ask about itemizing your equipment on your policy....</em></p>

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<p>Wouldn't that lead us to, unknowingly, care less about our equipment?</p>

<p>A friend of mine must have been extremely lucky when he dropped his D600 from 1.3m on a timber floor, twice. The first time with the 50mm, 1.4G mounted. The second time, in the space of half an hour, with the 85mm 1.8G. With the exception of the 50mm lens hood which was shattered, it seems that no damage was done? Unless we have missed checking something, the AF, LV, MF and metering of the lenses and the camera seem to be working as they used to. </p>

<p>Suggest consider the Tamron 24-70mm VC, if decided to get a new lens. I have both and prefer to use the Tamron more often due to its similar optical quality and the added VC.</p>

<p>Gary,</p>

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<li>So what is your point?</li>

<li>How do you trust the salesman but not any of the above arguments?</li>

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<p>I had 2 Tokina 11-16mm lenses which I returned due to lack of sharpness! I also used to have Nikkor 12-24 and Sigma 10-20mm, the older version, both were excellent lenses. I have had the Nikkor 10-24mm since its introduction. It is the best of them all. Hope this helps!</p>

<p>Thanks John Morris. Very well put.</p>

<p>It seems that, except for Eric Arnold who mentioned the Nikkor 16-85mm, the excellent quality of this lens is being overlooked here.<br>

Photozoe, http://www.photozone.de/nikon--nikkor-aps-c-lens-tests/377-nikkor_1685_3556vr?start=2, suggests that "<strong>the Nikkor AF-S 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR DX is probably still the best DX standard zoom lens in Nikon mount to date</strong> ". I bought this lens and sold my Tamron 17-50mm, the none VC version. Why? Well...because the 16-85 is sharper, built better and, more imprtantly, it functions more consistrently. it is so dependable. There are reasons for the higher price of this lens.</p>