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<blockquote data-quote="Photo Joe" data-source="post: 126113" data-attributes="member: 12806">Hi Lee, I was definitely in the same situation you are in. Ideally, I would have loved to get the Nikon 24-70, but when I stumbled across the Tokina 28-70 ATX270 2.6-2.8, I figured I'd take the jump (I think I bought it used for around $170ish).&nbsp; If you can get the lens at a good price, I'd say go for it. It's a solid, heavy piece of equipment that will last many more years to come. I think people are correct in saying that this version is the best of the other 28-70s by Tokina. It mainly came down to price for me. I am a hobbyist/enthusiast and didn't want to shell out the money for the 24-70.&nbsp; The Tokina produces nice images with good contrast, however I seemed to struggle with it a bit on focus in low light situations such as at a school gym.&nbsp; Sorry, I don't have any photo examples for you at the moment. Bottom line: It's a great lens if you can get it for a great price. Otherwise, you may want to save for the middle child (24-70) of the Holy Trinity or maybe even go for the Sigma 24-70, which you can buy used for around $725.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Photo Joe, post: 126113, member: 12806"] Hi Lee, I was definitely in the same situation you are in. Ideally, I would have loved to get the Nikon 24-70, but when I stumbled across the Tokina 28-70 ATX270 2.6-2.8, I figured I'd take the jump (I think I bought it used for around $170ish). If you can get the lens at a good price, I'd say go for it. It's a solid, heavy piece of equipment that will last many more years to come. I think people are correct in saying that this version is the best of the other 28-70s by Tokina. It mainly came down to price for me. I am a hobbyist/enthusiast and didn't want to shell out the money for the 24-70. The Tokina produces nice images with good contrast, however I seemed to struggle with it a bit on focus in low light situations such as at a school gym. Sorry, I don't have any photo examples for you at the moment. Bottom line: It's a great lens if you can get it for a great price. Otherwise, you may want to save for the middle child (24-70) of the Holy Trinity or maybe even go for the Sigma 24-70, which you can buy used for around $725. [/QUOTE]

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