Robin Leech's reviews

  • Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S Nikkor

    10 out of 10 points and recommended
    Very sharp, even to edges; smooth handling;
    A bit on the heavy side

    pairs nicely with the 28-70 mm f2.8 D Nikkor for work, but packing the two of them...is heavy. If I am walking, I often select one or the other, rather than carry both.
    I know there are lighter lenses, but they do not have the image quality that these 2 do.

    reviewed August 3rd, 2011 (purchased for $1,400)

  • Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 ED-IF AF-S Nikkor

    10 out of 10 points and recommended
    tacky sharp; very handy zoom range
    heavy

    For me, works better on a full frame (e.g., D700 Nikon) rather than on half frames

    reviewed August 3rd, 2011 (purchased for $1,450)