Recent content by Digman

It's strange that Joe said his was stiff also, It makes me wonder if Joe's is also faulty. I will see how I get on with the replacement when it arrives. Certainly the one I tried yesterday was very smooth and felt just the same as any of my other Nikon zooms. I will feedback as soon as possible...

I have today managed to locate another photographer who has this Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens. We both checked these lenses side by side and his lens is as all my other Nikon zoom lenses very smooth to operate and not at all like the one I have received. As we can now say this lens is...

Thanks Joe, Sounds like this is possibly the norm.

Thanks Woodsy, I have all the Nikon lenses you also list plus many other, this lens is nothing like any of my other Nikon's. I looks as if I will have to wait till one of my fellow photographers get their's and do a comparison, or till my supplier gets another delivery. I will feedback when I...

Hi King Boru, Thanks for the advice on the lens I feel a little happier now. Over the years I have purchased many Nikon Pro lenses (all f2.8) and I have never had one as stiff as this. Perhaps the seals are different on this lens. I will put it through it's paces as soon as possible and see if...

Sorry it's getting a bit late in the day - I should have said the lens is:- Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED.

Last week after waiting for almost six weeks I received my Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED. After many years of using various Nikon lenses this is the first lens that does not have a smooth action when turning the zoom ring over it's full range. Unfortunately I had to drive over 50 miles to collect...

Last week after waiting for almost six weeks I received my AF-S 14-24 mm F2.8G ED. After many years of using various Nikon lenses this is the first lens that does not have a smooth action when turning the zoom ring over it's full range. Unfortunately I had to drive over 50 miles to collect it...