Lens

Hi guys, would a Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70 mm 1:2.8 G ED lens do well on a Nikon D300s ? Is this lens meant for an FX body or can it be used on a DX body like the Nikon D300s ? What would be the pros and cons on this? Thanks

It would do wonderfully on a D300x, as for cons, the only ones I can think of are weight and price. It's my "go to" lens and is arguably the best lens Nikkor makes.

I too think it is one of the best lenses for DX.

But Ken Rockwell thinks it is silly to use this lens on a DX...what a dork.

Why does he think its silly to use this lens on a DX?

It would do great but does not cover the wide side of a cropped sensor (DX). Nikon has the 17-55 2.8 that covers the same range as the 24-70 for FX. It's as good as the 24-70 but lighter and cheaper. If you're not seriously thinking of going to full frame one day, this would be a great lens to have on a D300s.

I would agree with Marcel. If you plan on going to FX in the future get the 24-70. If you only plan on going with a DX I would say the 17-55 which on a DX is 23.5-82.5 so the 17-55 is about equal to the 24-70

Eye-level said:

I too think it is one of the best lenses for DX.

But Ken Rockwell thinks it is silly to use this lens on a DX...what a dork.

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Ken Rockwell, LOL.

If $ not an issue, it is Nikon lens. I find 24 mm too tight for DX camera unless you are always shooting portrait.

Ok I have to update my response on this. I used a 17-55 2.8 Nikon lens on my D300 last month and HATED it. At 17 it would vingette terribly on the upper right and lower left. I would get the Tokina 11-16 before ever getting the 17-55. But with that said my next lens will be the 24-70

Hi there, that,s too bad for the money. I have the 24-70 f/2.8 nikkor lens and love it !!

It's a match making in heaven ...

I have to say that this lens is very heavy and a pain to carry around ,but great images. I just might sell it ?

Yes, it is heavy. That's the reason I've not purchased one yet. I was thinking of selling my 20, 24, 28 2.8 primes, and a couple of zooms and using that money toward the 24-70 but the weight is an issue.

Really ,when you hold the camera properly the lens weight is not to bad unless you have to run all over the place. This is a sweet lens. Not sure what lens i should get next?

marcelt said:

Not sure what lens i should get next?

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Did you decide to sell the 24-70?

No I didn,t sell it. Never posted to sell,but are you interested? It is 3 months old bought from Henrys

I sent you a private message to continue this discussion.