Travel lens for Full Frame

[Dave_W]

I might end up with the 24-70mm f2.8 and just suck it up on the weight.

I value getting the image quality more than compromise the other factors. I guess that is the main reason why I kept it over the other lens.

I just need to be a little bit more cautious when lugging a D800E, 24-70mm f2.8 and a SB 900 since that tends to attract some attention on some countries. Snatchers can sneak at anytime if you don't pay attention.

Frankly, I was surprised after just a couple hours of an engagement shooting or family portrait shoots how very heavy that combo of D800/24-70mm became by the end of the day. Don't get me wrong, I've carried that camera around several days in a row and didn't think anything about it, but when you're doing a focused one-on-one photo shoot and the camera is at your face for several hours at a time, it gets mighty freaking heavy. If it weren't for the absolutely stunning images it produces, I don't think any of us would haul that beast around. But in truth no other lens on the market can come close to the complete package as this lens does. Having now said that I'm sure Nikon will soon announce a new 24-70mm that have VR, is 2 lbs lighter with sharper detail and costs half the price of this old lens.

 

[gqtuazon]

Frankly, I was surprised after just a couple hours of an engagement shooting or family portrait shoots how very heavy that combo of D800/24-70mm became by the end of the day. Don't get me wrong, I've carried that camera around several days in a row and didn't think anything about it, but when you're doing a focused one-on-one photo shoot and the camera is at your face for several hours at a time, it gets mighty freaking heavy. If it weren't for the absolutely stunning images it produces, I don't think any of us would haul that beast around. But in truth no other lens on the market can come close to the complete package as this lens does. Having now said that I'm sure Nikon will soon announce a new 24-70mm that have VR, is 2 lbs lighter with sharper detail and costs half the price of this old lens.

I know what you mean Dave since I've been to Disneyland with that combo and it does get really heavy after a while which is why I presented the other lenses as an alternative choice.

I'm buying two lenses if Nikon revised that lens @ 50% off!