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Nikon-28-70 mm f/2.8  ED-IF AF-S Zoom-Nikkor

Nikon - 28-70 mm f/2.8 ED-IF AF-S Zoom-Nikkor Review

Price (MSRP): $1435
Type: Zoom Lens - Standard
Submitted by: Reviewer from Franklin, TN
Date Reviewed: 11/14/2006
Months Owned: 1-5
Photos Taken: 1000-2499
Skill Level: Advanced amateur

What's Hot: Very easy to operate. Extremely sharp photos with great color saturation

What's Not: It's a bit on the heavy side but worth it

Review: I would recomend this lens to the serious amature or pro photographer. With a constient f2.8 it works very well in low light conditions such as concert or club shots. Wonderful lens for outdoor and wildlife photography and the lens is fast enough to freeze action.

Overall Ratings
Overall quality
9
Ease of use
10
Fit and finish
10
Versatility
8
Legibility of exterior markings
10
Smoothness of zoom
10
Hoods and filters
9
Overall value
9
RATING SCALE: 1 = WORST 10 = BEST

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