FX only zoom lens
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Camera-Lenses/index.page
current suite of tools: 18-35 f3.5-4.5, 105 f2.8 micro (non-Vr), 28-200G and 70-300 VR on D700.
ISSUES: weight... was considering the 28-300VR but it's 10 ounces more than the 28-200 and isn't great
the need for speed isn't as critical as range... prefer not to swap lenses or carry several. want
the best quality affordable with the greatest range... but want lenses that produce pictures that
just snap... crisp, clean, sharp... compromises... always about money, tradeoffs...
Wide-Angle Zoom
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AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR 2182 $1,259.95 (might consider)
AF Zoom-NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED 1998 $669.95 (have, good lens, is 16-35 better? vr not needed in this range)
Standard Zoom
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AF Zoom-NIKKOR 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF 1929 $744.95 (could be a good lens... need to read reviews)
AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED 2145 $669.95 (good workable range)
AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 2191 $1,049.95 (heavy, distortion... 28-200 is better, lighter)
AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR 2193 $1,299.95 (like the fixed f stop)
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AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4D IF 1933 $1,359.99 77mm
High Power Zoom
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AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 2161 $589.95 (have)
AF Zoom-NIKKOR 80-200mm f/2.8D ED 1986 $1,224.95 (faster than 70-300, is the speed worth the loss of 100mm?)
MAYBE USED:
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AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED 2163 $1,999.95 (would consider)
AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED 1960 $1,954.95 (would consider)
AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED 2164 $1,889.95 (heard good things - could use this and the 70-300???)
AF VR Zoom-NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED 1996 $1,849.95 (like the range, if the quality is there...)
NOT LIKELY:
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AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II 2185 $2,399.95 (this with the 24-70 f2.8 would be a good pair, if only...)
AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED 2146 $6,299.95 (sweet..., note to self, buy lottery ticket...)
AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II 2187 $6,999.95 (sweet, with VR...)
AF Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4-5.6G 1928 $172.95 (had, decent price and quality)
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