new lens for DX: 10-24mm

[lmpmd]

For about a 50 percent higher price you get a Nikkor 14-24, all metal
pro build, constant 2.8 full frame lens with already legendary IQ.
That tells me that the 10-24 is overpriced.

What's the weight and size difference? That's the reason people often shoot with 35 and 50mm primes when their kit lens would probably do just as well for many of the shots - cause they are smaller and lighter.

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Larry

 

[MikeInIndy]

What's the weight and size difference? That's the reason people
often shoot with 35 and 50mm primes when their kit lens would
probably do just as well for many of the shots - cause they are
smaller and lighter.

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Larry

If I'm reading the reviews correctly (and assuming they are correct) they're virtually the same size and weight (16 oz vs 17 for the 12-24 and 83x87 vs 81x89 for the 12-24 again)
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-Mike

 

[lmpmd]

What's the weight and size difference? That's the reason people
often shoot with 35 and 50mm primes when their kit lens would
probably do just as well for many of the shots - cause they are
smaller and lighter.

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Larry

If I'm reading the reviews correctly (and assuming they are correct)
they're virtually the same size and weight (16 oz vs 17 for the 12-24
and 83x87 vs 81x89 for the 12-24 again)

I was responding to someone who was talking about the 14-24, and how one should just spend a little more and get that one. I believe that's a big lens, no?

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Larry

 

[MikeInIndy]

lmpmd wrote:
2-24 again)

I was responding to someone who was talking about the 14-24, and how
one should just spend a little more and get that one. I believe
that's a big lens, no?

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Larry

Oh yeah, helps if I read more carefully. It is pretty hefty, 32 oz and 98x131, so the DX lenses are pretty similar but the FX one is way bigger. I was stuck in "DX only" thoughts.
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-Mike

 

[REBlue]

I saw some interest in this and was waiting to see details. I had thought about selling my Tokina 12-24 to pick up one, but at the announced price, I'll pass. I think I will keep that $900 in my pocket while I continue to see what's to become of the 70-200.

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