Is the Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S Lens a good "gateway" lens?

[gqtuazon]

Are you sure about that? Shouldn't he set the 18-55 to 24? Besides, he already bought the lens.

Yes. 24mm on a DX lens = 24mm on an FX lens when placed on the same body - at least until you run out of DX lens.

What I can't twist my head around is how and why a 50mm 1.8 is going to do anything to try and help someone figure out if they want a 24-85mm, on any camera. That's like saying try this toaster oven to see if you want the one that has a warming tray and convection.

Yes Jim. You are correct. My mistake.

 

[hark]

Photographer/author Bryan Peterson used this lens in at least one of his books titled Bryan Peterson's Understanding Composition Field Guide: How to See and Photograph Images with Impact. He used it on a D3x. And if I remember correctly, I've seen this lens listed in at least one other of his books.

 

[Scott Ramsey]

I use the 24-85 quite a lot for landscape work and am very pleased with it. It is my choice for a "walkabout lens". Not saying I won't upgrade one day but this lens does a great job.

 

[Hassiman]

The 24-85 I had with my D600 was superb. I would have a hard time beating it with the 24-120 F$ I have on my D810. You will love it.

 

[FLIGHTO]

I use the 24-85 for my general purpose lens on DX. I would recommend it more for DX then full frame if you can do without a wider fl. I was looking at the 24-120 initially but after researching the crap out of it I saw a trend in the reviews. Basically stating that the 24-120 was no sharper than the 24-85. I went to the camera store and tried both and to my surprise I found this to be true. Using the center if the glass only cancels out most of the lens weaknesses. For the price there is no reason to invest in anything more expensive unless it's 2.8!! Go see it for yourself.