Nikon Lenses

[Berliner]

Do the Nikon IF lenses 'rack out' when zoomed? I am looking at the 24-85 D IF, and the 24-120 AF-S IF VR.

I know they both don't change length with focus, but what about zooming?

Thanks for any help,

 

[Chris101]

I have the 24-120vr and it certainly gets longer when zooming. About 60% longer.

 

[BillBingham2]

Size change is one of my big two gripes about zooms these days. The wide angle zooms look like an old 80-200 Nikkor once they are done one way or another. Way too big when you compare them to a prime or RF lens.

B2 (;->

 

[italy74]

Hi Berliner
I'd suggest you to give a look here:


http://www.photozone.de/nikon--nikk...20mm-f35-56g-if-ed-vr-review--lab-test-report


http://www.photozone.de/nikon--nikk...kor-af-24-85mm-f28-4-d-if-review--test-report

In general, in this site, ( http://www.photozone.de/nikon--nikkor-aps-c-lens-tests ) many lenses are showed both "resting" or fully "racked out"

 

[Berliner]

Thanks Gents!

That's my dilema--a standard zoom that dosen't look like a tele-zoom when zommed out (in). It alters the balance, and feel of the whole rig...I hate that!

Dino--Great site-thank you!

 

[wray]

the 24-120 is a bit soft... lack lustre performer to say the least.

a prime or two and an 80-200 f2.8... you're in business.

This was true of the older 24-120. The 24-120VR is a decent lens. Here's a shot done with it!

 

[italy74]

To tell the truth, my experience with that lens wasn't that good. Excellent range but the pictures taken with this optic never impressed me.

 

[Graham Line]

Do the Nikon IF lenses 'rack out' when zoomed? I am looking at the 24-85 D IF, and the 24-120 AF-S IF VR.

I use the 24-85 quite a bit, and yes, it 'racks out." On the other hand, I can't see that with my eye up to the finder. 😉
The results are very nice; there are some up on my flickr page.