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

good lens! but some CA.. but its ok.

I've had this lens for a good 9-10 years now and I still can't justify replacing it with the 24-70. Problems: It's hard to keep the lens hood in place sometimes...

This lens suits me even better than before with my D700. I mostly use it for studio use but I would not be hessitent to use it outdoors too for portraits. Great versatility and sharpness- its a charm to know I can open up to 2.8 and still have sharpness. Thats something I couldn't do with my old Tamron. This so-called Beast lens is still alive and kicking. Its going to be with me for a very long time as the images I see are so clear and sharp. Some say there is flare but I use the included ...

This lens is very sharp, with the D700 image quality is excellent. The lens speed, combined with low-light noise control in the D700, allows me to expand the brightness range in landscape images for a more natural look (fewer blocked-up shadows), and to shoot hand-held images in shade or overcast at reasonably high shutter speeds. Problems: At my age, I would love to carry less weight! When I backpack, even minimizing weight of tent and gear, the camera+lens adds hefty pounds.