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    Nikon 18-35mm G

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    <p>Andy,<br>

    For me, size, weight, filters won out. The 18-35 is about 1/3 the weight of the 16-28. The fact that it goes to 35mm was also a factor making it a very useful walk around focal length. I have a Tokina 100 macro that I am very pleased with and was seriously considering the 16-28 when this was announced.<br>

    Mike</p>

    Nikon 18-35mm G

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    <p>Just got my lens. Took it out in the back and shot the fence at most apertures and focal lengths.<br>

    Physical - Incredibly light and reasonably compact. Very similar to the 24-85 but slightly lighter. 77mm filter size which is nice.<br>

    Optically:<br>

    Sharpness: Excellent at all focal lengths from f/3.5 (f/4.5 at 35) to f/11 with f/5.6 seeming to be the best on my sample.<br>

    Distortion: Very little noticed but haven't really checked this out yet. Definitely the least barrel distortion of any super-wide I have ever owned. No correction for distortion or CA on these samples.<br>

    CA: slight at edge of frame but easily corrected.<br>

    Below is a link to 4 full size jpegs with just normal sharpening and curves adjustment out of LR. Shot with D600. I only provided 18mm and 35mm at wide open and f/5.6 as everything else upt f/11 is pretty much the same. F/16 and smaller is good but starts to fall off a bit due to refraction.<br>

    Best Nikkor I have shot with. All shots with D600 at iso 100 on tripod. This is the lens that will stay on the camera.<br>

    http://www.openshadowsphotography.com/Other/Nikon-18-35G/28514510_h2qvGd#!i=2416561209&k=ttVXpfX&lb=1&s=A</p>

     

     

     

    sirui vs Manfrotto for travelling

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    <p>I have the three section version of the Manfrotto with an Acratech head. stable enough for a 100 macro at 1:1 on a D600. Haven't used it much with long lenses but got good results when I did and with shorter lenses, use it a lot. It's well made. You will probably find the head has more affect on stability than the legs. I have stayed away from equipment that might be difficult to find replacement parts for if you plan to use it heavily outside. Good luck on your decision. </p>
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