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<blockquote data-quote="stmv" data-source="post: 795143" data-attributes="member: 10038">My 35-70 is now pretty worn out,&nbsp; seems to have issues autofocusing at some focal ranges, so,, it is mostly a manual lens, I would like either replacing or upgrading to the newer 24-70 2.8, but that is still a hefty bill, surprisingly, the 24-85 3.5 zoom has been filling in quite nicely. not a pro lens, but build not bad either. It is not the current VR version, but one generation back. I am getting decent sharpness, and the weight is just right for my D800 or D7000. Focuses really fast, quiet. The range is just about perfect for the 800, wide enough for most shots, and just enough zoom, with a decent portrait effect. I used the lens totally for the wedding on my D7000 with very nice results, again, super sharp, and plenty of details. I guess I am getting such great results with the 24-85 3.5, that I am not rushing for the 24-70 2.8,, Maybe, I'll just buy a cleaner copy of my venerable 35-70 and then sell off my 35-70 as a warhouse.Clean 35-70 2.8 are around 300-350,, and I can still get I bet 150 for my copy. so 200 dollars. but no rush,,,</blockquote>

[QUOTE="stmv, post: 795143, member: 10038"] My 35-70 is now pretty worn out, seems to have issues autofocusing at some focal ranges, so,, it is mostly a manual lens, I would like either replacing or upgrading to the newer 24-70 2.8, but that is still a hefty bill, surprisingly, the 24-85 3.5 zoom has been filling in quite nicely. not a pro lens, but build not bad either. It is not the current VR version, but one generation back. I am getting decent sharpness, and the weight is just right for my D800 or D7000. Focuses really fast, quiet. The range is just about perfect for the 800, wide enough for most shots, and just enough zoom, with a decent portrait effect. I used the lens totally for the wedding on my D7000 with very nice results, again, super sharp, and plenty of details. I guess I am getting such great results with the 24-85 3.5, that I am not rushing for the 24-70 2.8,, Maybe, I'll just buy a cleaner copy of my venerable 35-70 and then sell off my 35-70 as a warhouse. Clean 35-70 2.8 are around 300-350,, and I can still get I bet 150 for my copy. so 200 dollars. but no rush,,, [/QUOTE]

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