All reviews of the Nikon 24-70 refer to AF speed and reliability as being impeccable. Just ordered a Refurb 24-70 2.8 N (non VR) from Nikon USA. They have 10% off now and was able to get at equivalent to roughly 'Excellent' condition used price of most used retailers. USD1,350 for a Refurb 24-70 2.8 is pretty good I think. NIKON Z 7 + 70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8 @ 200 mm, 1/40 sec at f/8, ISO 64 In the end I'd say I'd be more than happy to use the Nikon Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR for (longer focal length) landscape work. It's not quite as composed at the 70-200 in the extreme corners but it definitely holds up very well
Nikon has finally implemented the much more secure hood lock that we've seen in the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8 and Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8. Weather Sealing Just like the lens it replaces, the new 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II features weather sealing throughout the lens body, including a rubber seal at the lens mount.
The Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens marks the first “serious” telephoto lens in Nikon’s still relatively new full-frame mirrorless system. Although there is also a 24-200mm “superzoom” lens, this one is more squarely aimed at professionals and high-end enthusiasts thanks to its superior design and maximum wide aperture (f/2.8). Well
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Nikon D750, 100% crop, 70 mm@f2.8, left Nikkor 24-70G, right Tamron 24-70 G2. G version of Nikon lens slightly outperforms new VR version in central sharpness (except of 24mm in this comparison). The difference is most pronounced at 70mm. Where VR version shines above all 20-70s is edge of frame. Y8ukfT.
