However, it still manages to be lighter than the mirrorless full-frame 24-70mm f/2.8’s from Canon and Nikon, and also lighter than the behemoth Nikon F-mount 24-70mm f/2.8 VR. Bottom line? Actually holding this lens on a Z7, compared to, say, the 24-70mm f/2.8 E on a Nikon D850, you’ll feel a significant difference in the weight and overall This entry was posted in Nikon Lenses, [NR] Reviews and tagged Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens, Steve Perry's videos, [NR] Guest Posts. Bookmark the permalink. Trackbacks are closed, but you can post a comment. The resolution test of the Nikkor-AF-S 24–70 mm f/2.8E ED VR was based on RAW files from the Nikon D3x camera. In its case the decency level we place around 30-32 lpmm and top-of-the-range fixed focal length lenses are able to go as high as 47-49 lpmm. Thankfully, Nikon has addressed this particular concern on the new Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E VR, although it surely added more weight and bulk to the already big lens. In addition, Nikon decided to change the optical formula on the lens, which resulted in its own list of pros and cons (to be revealed in our upcoming review later this week). The AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR will be available starting in November 2016 for a suggested retail price (SRP) of US$2,799.95. 1 Based on CIPA Standard. This value is achieved when FX Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Price: $2200 What I Liked. Great build quality; I feel this review was basically one of aesthetics and which felt better. Yes, the Nikon is the Even a cursory examination reveals some of the features: integrated display, a Lens FN button, and a third (programmable) ring. The f/2.8 aperture on a mid-range zoom immediately puts this lens into a performance expectation matching the pro mid-range zooms in the long-existing mounts (e.g. Nikon's own 24-70mm f/2.8G and f/2.8E in the F-mount). TvKM.