The Tokina 24-70mm f/2.8 is very good between 24-35mm at f/2.8, but edge resolution drops the further you zoom in. The same is true of the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8, which although uniformly sharp at 24mm f/2.8, isn’t as good between 35mm and 70mm. Diffraction starts to play a part at the narrower f/16 and f/22 apertures, reducing overall
DxOMark only test one copy of a lens. LensRentals has tested a statistically robust sample of 10 copies of each of the leading 24-70mm f/2.8 lenses, but only at full aperture. LensRentals found the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8 ED VR gave the best performance in the outer areas of the frame. Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S on Nikon Z7 vs Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM on Canon EOS R vs Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM on Sony A7R II COMPARISON SELECTION (3 selected items max.) VIEW COMPARISON ADD MORE Center resolution map of the 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 on a D3x. The new 24-120mm, however, has a very good center definition at any focal length between full aperture (f/4) and f/11, except between 85mm and 120mm, where you have to shoot at close to f/5.6 to remain perfect. Overall, the new zoom is much more comfortable for daily use. Released August 2007. Scores. Specifications. Measurements. Tested with. Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED. Scores. Specifications. Measurements. Despite the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 G ED costing nearly 50% more than the Tamron, they are very close for image quality, with the Tamron’s DxOMark Score of 29 just nudging out the Nikon’s 28. Both are way out in front of the cheaper $899 Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM with a DxOMark score of 23. The Sigma Art series 24-70mm f/2.8 lens’s overall score of 31 on the Nikon D810 puts it 5 points behind the maker’s 24-35mm f/2, which is a noticeable margin. We expected the new lens to be closer. Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S. Released February 2019. Scores; Specifications; Measurements; Tested with .