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Nikonfreak · 05-21-2008

Yep, who'd have thought we'd actually MISS the crop factor. LOL

Oh, one thing I should say is that Tom (no h) referred to the Nikon 24-85 f/3.5-4.5 AF-S as a budget "fx" kit lens.

I had this lens a while back and it was excellent. Distortion was somewhat of a factor at the short end but as a general purpose lens it was a pretty solid performer.

I sold it though. For a few hundred bucks, I wish I'd have kept it for light travel.

This lens is no longer available new from Nikon. It was discontinued a while back...probably more than a year ago...so it's only available as a used item unless you get lucky and find one new in some remote store somewhere.

Julio

05-21-2008	#6 (permalink)
Nikonfreak F1 Camel Location: South Florida Posts: 2,567 CamelKarma: 294 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Choosing Nikkors, by Thom Hogan Yep, who'd have thought we'd actually MISS the crop factor. LOL Oh, one thing I should say is that Tom (no h) referred to the Nikon 24-85 f/3.5-4.5 AF-S as a budget "fx" kit lens. I had this lens a while back and it was excellent. Distortion was somewhat of a factor at the short end but as a general purpose lens it was a pretty solid performer. I sold it though. For a few hundred bucks, I wish I'd have kept it for light travel. This lens is no longer available new from Nikon. It was discontinued a while back...probably more than a year ago...so it's only available as a used item unless you get lucky and find one new in some remote store somewhere. Julio
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