So while it's chilly outside, I'm inside comfy and cozy and testing out my Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 lens. I'm shooting everything at f/4...zoomed in or zoomed out and everything in between. I really like what I'm seeing. While this lens is no match for my Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 prime lens (and it shouldn't be), I'm enjoying the center sharpness and even the lovely bokeh it produces.
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| Spring colors! |
This 24-120mm f/4 lens is a monster. Okay, it's the biggest lens I have. It's the heaviest. Probably uses the largest filter I have ever owned...77mm. It feels hefty in my hands. When I have it on my camera, D600, it's beautiful to hold and to handle. Now, I do notice the extra weight around my neck and I'm using the well padded Crumpler's Industry Disgrace strap. I have to hold my camera by the lens. It feels that heavy.
I read a review where the Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is heavier than this one. I can't imagine.
I've put my camera and my monster lens through some tests. The first thing I noticed is how fast the lens focuses. It's quick. At first, it took me by surprise. Now, I'm happily getting used to it. The above picture called 'Spring Colors' was taken indoors in natural light. More like not much light. I set my camera to aperture of 4 and zoomed all the way out. Auto ISO came out at 1600. The focus was fast! Not like my 24-85mm lens which would have spent seconds "hunting" for some better light.
Here are a few more pictures taken with my monster lens:
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| I'm a Nikon Nerd! |
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| It's after 5pm and so bright outside! |
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| The heavy limbs reminds me of fingers |
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| In a hurry to get to the other side...as the commuter train is leaving.... |
In my head, I've decided to stop comparing lenses and use each one to it's fullest potential. Each of my Nikkor lens has it's own personality. Gosh darn, I hope I don't start giving each of them nicknames....
