I brought the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens everywhere - My Full Review

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[bananapie]

Hands down the best review and comparison of these lenses. Great presentation, no filler, to the point, and all the points were useful and what I was looking for. Thank you!

[bricemyfoto]

Main reason most havent bought the 2.8 yet is because generally, the F4 is fine and if youre gonna drop the 2k on a Z mount lens it should be for the that day comes

[potatopatoto]

YouTube recommendation brought me here, thankfully. I'm thinking of switching from APS-C Sony to Nikon and your review brings me closer to Nikon. Subscribed. Keep up the good work.

[ianpineda]

The best use for the electronic window is to show off.
I've never seen a lens with this feature IRL, but in videos it looks cool.

[MrHaroldo]

This was an excellent and instructive video. You get to the point straight away, no self-aggrandizement or filler - no time wasted, just good information.

[raksh]

Nikon's designers did something right with the Z cameras. The Z6 and Z7 feel so good in the hand, it's amazing. I tried the Z6 with the 24-70 f2.8 and it felt surprisingly good, even though I'm primarily a Leica M and Panasonic GH shooter for stills and video respectively. Based on feel alone, I can imagine using this camera with a lot of pleasure.

[trz_maier]

I absolutely love the way that you present content. You have a very unique style that's just so friendly, refreshing and draws me right in. The videos just seem so warm and interesting. I could watch them for hours :D

[marcoFVD]

i live in the north of norway i need the 2.8 for the daytime in the winter :-)

[JonathanDeutekom]

The best video i‘ve seen about 24-70 2.8 - thank so much! Great job!

[randygerber]

I just purchased the 24-70 f2.8 S lens this afternoon as well as the 14-24 f2.8 S lens.
Thank you for your thoughtful review. It has confirmed my decision.

[officialMainspring]

I use a f/2.8 and don't mind the extra weight. I got so used to it, I don't even feel it anymore. It's always nice having that extra stop when you need it.

[victorpeters]

I stumbled upon your video when searching YouTube for videos about the Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 that I'd just purchased.
The f/2.8 aperture is a must for my type of photography, shooting concert in low light situations.

[Endgame]

Thanks for taking the time to do this. I’ve been on the fence about which way to go here, Z6 with the f4 kit, or just the body and the 2.8. You gave me some solid info as well as practical application examples. Loved it and subscribed.

[pascalhibon]

It really depends on your type of photography. For landscapes, which is what I'm doing, the f4 is the lens I would go for. It's light and smaller and the image quality is just as good. Ricci Talks has compared the two lenses and zooming in at 2:1 there is a slight difference in sharpness. But no one will ever notice that unless you print very, very, very, very large. All of this is not a concern yet for me because I still shoot DSLR... yes I love my D850 :-)

[steveottavaino]

Wow, the best video you’ve yet produced, professional, informative, succinct, interesting, and superlative photos. Beyond that I’ve never seen you look more peaceful, relaxed, beautiful. Bravo young lady, well done for certain. Cheers.

[HR-wdcw]

I mainly purchased my 24-70 2.8 because I wanted the extra stop for low-light shooting, and because it does edge out the f/4 lens in the corners on high-res bodies like the Z7. It was a big upgrade, but I'm glad I did it (sold the f/4 lens for about $450 and luckily I got the 2.8 version while it was on sale last year for about $300 off, so $2000).

For me, I like the LCD on the lens, partially because it gives you a focus scale (the one in-camera is not very useful) and if I want to shoot at a specific FL, I don't have to guess. I've found on some lenses that sometimes, for example, 50mm is not directly at 50mm and might be a hair to the left or right of the marking. Granted I don't go nuts about this, but if someone wanted to get, say, a 35mm shot, it's easier with the window to make sure that you're are spot on at 35mm. But again, yes, the focus scale can be helpful either for landscape or astrophotography.

The f/4 is a decent lens for what it is, and for probably 3/4 of the people who buy it, it will be fine.

[rcbartman]

Your speaking is one of the best i have heard, besides the information, your talk is precise and clear, which is lacking in some other you tube videos . you keep the viewer engaged very well due to this fact . greetings from down under .

[bobbeaner]

I appreciate your thoughts on this lens. I already own the f/4 S lens, but still ponder buying the 2.8 S and taking the $$$ hit--even after watching this video several times! Leigh, I'll probably view it again before making up my mind. Thank you for your considerable insights.

[KungPowEnterFist]

In the photo sequence near the end, there are some errors in reported settings. At least one shot said it was F/2, another said 7mm, another was at ISO 6. I dont think the lens/camera can achieve those values.

[davidnace]

Great review, thank you, Leigh!

I have the 2.8 on a Z6. It’s perfect for all the situations I find myself in with portraits, events and corporate head shots. I don’t usually have the space to use a 70-200, but if I do I’ll use my fav (older) 80-200 2.8 on my D750. But that’s rare since I’ve been shooting the 24-70 2.8. It’s addicting. No regrets on the cost, it’s paid for itself many times over.