Background on the AF Nikkor 35-70mm f/2.8. The AF Nikkor 35-70mm f/2.8 debuted in 1987 one year after Nikon released its first autofocus SLR, the F-501 (or N2020). While that camera wasn’t going to win over Nikon’s demanding professional customers, it did signal Nikon’s intent to enter the autofocus market. The AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8 D IF-ED is a gold ring lens indicating a professional grade Nikkor. Currently retailing for 1600 EUR/1750 USD you can expect to get some value for your money and the build quality of the lens is certainly superb. The lens body is made of metal and control rings operate very smoothly. The inner lens tube moves marginally See more here: http://www.snapchick.com/2015/05/nikon-24-70mm-f2-8g-lens-snapchick-review/Purchase this lens: http://amzn.to/1FlO3XHThe 24-70 is Nikon's prem Compare this to the elongated design of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED, which measures 5.2 by 3.3 inches and weighs just under 2 pounds. Check Stock Read Our Sony Carl Zeiss 24-70mm f The Nikkor AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 G IF-ED DX is a gold ring lens indicating a professional grade Nikon lens for F-mount DSLRs. It is a designated DX lens with a reduced image circle - a rare combination of properties. Not many manufacturers offer high-end dedicated crop lenses. The Samyang 24-70mm f/2.8 zoom excels in its sharpness, with centre-to-corner uniformity well-maintained across both the zooming range and the aperture range. There is a slight fall-off at 24mm and f/2.8, but it’s truly minimal and the Samyang lens undoubtedly performs competitively here with its pricier rivals. Image 1 of 3. This Nikon 70-300mm VR was the latest of many 70-300mm range zooms from Nikon back in 2006, and today is replaced by the 70-300mm AF-P VR DX or 70-300 AF-P VR FX which have faster autofocus but little to no compatibility with older cameras. Please read the rest of this review knowing I wrote it in 2006 before the newer lenses existed. Rubber grips around the focal length zoom and focus rings make the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8 ED lens a breeze to operate, whatever the conditions. (Image credit: Jason Parnell-Brookes) The lens yKEuN.