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

[wasabi8888]

Hi all

How is the performance of this lens? I was told that there is something wrong with the motor and is rather noisy during focusing...

Any comments?

[ihub88]

Originally Posted by wasabi8888 Hi all How is the performance of this lens? I was told that there is something wrong with the motor and is rather noisy during focusing... Any comments?

AFS noisy? Time for a trip to NSC

top grade lens, do you own one? very hard to tell from your statement

[jnet6]

Originally Posted by wasabi8888 Hi all How is the performance of this lens? I was told that there is something wrong with the motor and is rather noisy during focusing... Any comments?

Performance is good, as commented by many users- eg. sykestang

Have you seen/hear the actual motor making noise when focusing?
As ihub88 mention, can send in to NSC to replace the AF-S motor if is faulty and not usable.

[wasabi8888]

Originally Posted by ihub88 AFS noisy? Time for a trip to NSC top grade lens, do you own one? very hard to tell from your statement

No I dont own one. I was thinking about buying it about the salesguy in the shop advised against it with the reasons I stated earlier.

[Yatlapball]

The sales guy dunno what he is stalking about. SWM equipped lenses should not be noisy at all.

[w_chiang]

I bought one 6 months ago. No regrets. Lens is excellent. Noise from motor same as all the other AFS lens - none. Only downside is that is that it is a bit on the heavy side...

[ihub88]

Originally Posted by wasabi8888 No I dont own one. I was thinking about buying it about the salesguy in the shop advised against it with the reasons I stated earlier.

Originally Posted by Yatlapball The sales guy dunno what he is stalking about. SWM equipped lenses should not be noisy at all.

dun ever buy from that shop, they are out to rip you IMHO

AFS cannot be noisy cause SWM stands for Slient wave motor.

[Cheesecake]

this lens will be popular, again, very soon.

[yyD70S]

How about the "other two -- 17-35 & 70/80-200mm " ?

Originally Posted by Cheesecake this lens will be popular, again, very soon.

[Cheesecake]

Originally Posted by yyD70S How about the "other two -- 17-35 & 70/80-200mm " ?

always has been popular.

[blazer_workz]

Originally Posted by wasabi8888 No I dont own one. I was thinking about buying it about the salesguy in the shop advised against it with the reasons I stated earlier.

if thats the case..wonder wat the salesguy offer??

In my opinion..i think the salesguy does not have stock for tis lens..so trying to psycho u to get another lens..in any cases, always check the lens urself before buying it..even if u have read alot of good reviews abt the lens..in the end its still u using it..

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by Yatlapball The sales guy dunno what he is stalking about. SWM equipped lenses should not be noisy at all.

Well, AF-S can get noisy... which is a sign that it's going to break down soon.. :P

[wasabi8888]

Yes...

I am thinking of getting the 17-35, 28-70 and the 70-200mm lens.. the trinity set..

Currently I own only the 18-200mm and the 105mm VR Micro lens.. the 18-200 is a great travel lens.. but i think for shots in Singapore or up to Msia, i will bring the trinity set....

is the above advisable?

[Yatlapball]

If you got the money to spend. Why not?

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by wasabi8888 Yes... I am thinking of getting the 17-35, 28-70 and the 70-200mm lens.. the trinity set.. Currently I own only the 18-200mm and the 105mm VR Micro lens.. the 18-200 is a great travel lens.. but i think for shots in Singapore or up to Msia, i will bring the trinity set.... is the above advisable?

Nothing much to shoot in SG and MY leh..

[yyD70S]

Just a slight OT please but if there a poor man's equivalent of the below-mentioned trinity?

Don't have to be zooms or AF

Originally Posted by wasabi8888 Yes... I am thinking of getting the 17-35, 28-70 and the 70-200mm lens.. the trinity set.. Currently I own only the 18-200mm and the 105mm VR Micro lens.. the 18-200 is a great travel lens.. but i think for shots in Singapore or up to Msia, i will bring the trinity set.... is the above advisable?

[fv18m]

Wahh... Bro, strike 4D/ Toto/ Big Sweep top prize is it?? I've done a rough calculation, and even based on Grey Set pricing, also need to pay bout $6K - $7K...

Anyway for you. Maybe can add 1 more to the collection a 200-400mm and you'll not need to buy anymore zoom lenses for the rest of your photography life, unless you're not getting another Nikkor...

Originally Posted by wasabi8888 Yes... I am thinking of getting the 17-35, 28-70 and the 70-200mm lens.. the trinity set.. Currently I own only the 18-200mm and the 105mm VR Micro lens.. the 18-200 is a great travel lens.. but i think for shots in Singapore or up to Msia, i will bring the trinity set.... is the above advisable?

[blazer_workz]

Originally Posted by yyD70S Just a slight OT please but if there a poor man's equivalent of the below-mentioned trinity? Don't have to be zooms or AF

3rd party can? Tamron's 17-50 and 28-70 + Nikon 80-200

[blazer_workz]

Originally Posted by fv18m Wahh... Bro, strike 4D/ Toto/ Big Sweep top prize is it?? I've done a rough calculation, and even based on Grey Set pricing, also need to pay bout $6K - $7K... Anyway for you. Maybe can add 1 more to the collection a 200-400mm and you'll not need to buy anymore zoom lenses for the rest of your photography life, unless you're not getting another Nikkor...

Maybe another 12-24 to reach the wides..

[Yatlapball]

How about 18-55 55-200

or 18-70 70-300

Heh. Budget setups that cover all the range you need :P

Unfortunately no f/4 variants like what you find in a particular competitor's lineup or lenses.