First Photo with the 24-70

Well, here's my first serious shot with my new 24-70mm lens. Wilbur is always available so he became the volunteer. ISO 400, F/2.8, 1/250"

That's fantastic - crystal clear and sharp as glass! LOVE it.

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Ditto the above.

Considering I shot this at F/2.8 it turned out sharp as a tack. I actually had a chap from South Africa aghast hearing I put a Quantaray Pro UV filter on this lens. He thought it was too cheap, not being a Leica or Nikon filter, to get any sharp pictures. I laughed in his general direction. I've been using this brand of filter for many years and told him my photos are my proof.

Handheld?
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Nice first light with new lens Bob

Of course, handheld. And this lens has no Vibration Reduction.

Another cracker of Wilbur Bob - hope he's well.

I can see (based on what you've shown in the past) that you will make good use of being able to go to f2.8

As with the Canon 24-70 f2.8 L - there's no IS (VR with Nikon) but that f2.8 has it's advantages. I love the 24-105 f4 L IS but I hardly ever go near f4 never mind f2.8 (as I want deep dof) and the IS comes into its own if shooting video. I suspect I'll wait till I get a new body before deciding which to keep. A new body may have video but I rarely need the f2.8 speed to focus on a lens of that length as it tends to be landscapes rather than people etc. Like everybody - I'd like speed on a long lens for wildlife and birdies but that's where photography becomes silly.

Nice work Bob, my fave lens and mine is rarely off my camera.

Very nice! Even love the tongue sticking out.