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very first impressions

Started Jul 7, 2014 | User reviews thread
Damoo Senior Member • Posts: 1,102
Re: very first impressions

You seem to miss your 17-40L. Perhaps you could have waited before u were sure the 16-35mm f4L came on.

Quite recently I had to make some analysis on Nikkor lenses especially the wide angle full frame lenses. Trust me, it has not been a convincing experience. I felt the prices seemed quite high for the optical quality. There is NO 16-35mm f2.8 equivalent. And there is a 16-35mm f4 VR & 17-35mm f2.8 (stopped now). And a curious 18-35mm 3.5-4.5 (cheap & meant for full frame) which seems to be sharp but slow.There's no 'absolutely great' UWA lens except for Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8.

Point is: I learnt that UWA are always compromises.

Either the 'mechanics' (no screw in filter due to bulbed front end or manual focus only (zeiss) or...... or....) or the 'cost' has to be compromised.

I am having a good look at the 16-35mm f4L IS. If I am not thoroughly convinced, I will wait for sigma. For now, the IS, the corner sharpness, the build quality, the 77mm filter & above all the price of 1199$ - all look attractive enough to buy the 16-35mm f4L IS USM.

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