Review 4 of 12
Price Paid:
$829.00
from Cameta Cameras Summary:
I finally broke down and got one of these lenses. I must admit I have a soft spot for extreme wide angles, the more distorted the better.. Viva Dali!! To this end I found the 12-24 somewhat dissappointing as it resists the urge to bend the corners unless you are so close to the subject that it can't help it. Contrast is excellent.. 'nuff said there. I have found that my lens tends to focus 4-5 ft. behind the subject when in a contrasty light. This may be more a function of the camera's poor (CAM900) fosusing ability than a fault of the lens. The one thing can be said about this lens is that it is FUN. If it can't re-kindle that flush you first had looking through the veiwfinder at the world that lives through the lens then give it up and shoot licence pictures for the DMV. The 12-24 all summed up is hoot to use. If you're going to have one lens in your bag get a 18-70 AF-S (not evryone can afford the 17-55 AF-S) If you're going to have two lenses in your bag make sure that the 12-24 is the second one. You won't be dissapointed. Strengths:
Contrast
lack of distortion (to some)
fun Weaknesses:
Focusing faux pas? Similar Products Used:
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED
Tokina 19-35 Customer Service:
Draconian.. If the lens isn't purchased from a Candian certified dealer then no warranty (duh), no service, no parts. God help you if your Nikon breaks in Canada whle on holiday and you didn't buy it in Canada.
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