Five Stars

great optics. fast focus. beautiful color. but it is heavy.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70MM F2.8 ED VR Lens JAA824DA review

This is a very impressive lens and a very desirable choice for Nikon users. It would be nice to add full weather resistance, although there is at least a gasket at the mount to prevent water entering the camera.

Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 VR Review

This new 24-70E VR is Nikon's sharpest professional midrange zoom ever. If you want the sharpest possible 24-70 lens, read no further; this is it.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

Since its introduction in 2007, the AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED has been the workhorse of many a professional photographer. But a compelling new option may have Nikon pros upgrading.

Optically stabilized design; Constant f/2.8 aperture; Quite sharp; Solid build

Uneven illumination at f/2.8; Edge performance suffers at wide apertures; Some distortion; Premium price

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR delivers generally excellent image quality, a well-implemented Vibration Reduction system, fast auto-focus and top-drawer build quality and weather-proofing, but it is a big and heavy lens with an eye-watering price-tag on launch, two factors which probably...