James Chen , Oct 20, 2005; 08:54 p.m.
I'm considering the lens for my architecture and furniture ad use. Anyone know of a review
on this lens anywhere ? How does it compare to the less expensive Tamrom SP AF
Aspherical XR D1 28-70 2.8. Thanks.
Edward Ingold 
, Oct 20, 2005; 09:32 p.m.
The 28-70/2.8 AFS is a fantastic lens - sharp and low distortion. It is compared to a 35-70 in a review in www.nikonians.org. I disagree with the conclusions - I have both, and the 28-70 is sharper, has less flare AND the filter ring doesn't rotate.
I believe Bjorn Rorslett has reviewed this lens as well, and rates it highly.
I can't say much about the Tamron lens. If you have the Nikon, why would you care? If you have the Tamron, it's going to be the best thing since sliced bread.
Yaron Kidron , Oct 21, 2005; 12:18 a.m.
It's a great lens, but I'd get a PC-prime lens for architecture.
Bjorn Rorslett 
, Oct 21, 2005; 03:46 a.m.
The AFS 28-70/2.8 Nikkor is one of the sharpest lenses you can mount on a D2X camera. Its ability to capture fine detail is second to none.
Nikos Peri 
, Oct 21, 2005; 04:44 a.m.
I don't know who that Bjorn fellow is nor what his credentials are, but take it from me, the
wry stranger with no credentials at all... the lens is great! ;-)
Question is what camera? I find it too long for digital for architecture most of the time.
Steve QL , Oct 21, 2005; 12:43 p.m.
I'd use a PC lens too. It's more flexible (and more fun).
James Chen , Oct 22, 2005; 06:01 p.m.
Thanks guys, I already have the 28 & 35 mm PC primes. Not to mention the Large and
Medium format shiftable gear. Often, architectural images do not require perspective
control but can be difficult to frame properly without some amount of zoom capability.
(mostly used for vignettes, to accompany more formal views from an assignment).
I can see by the responses that Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm f 2.8 is plenty sharp. Thanks.
James Chen
www.jameschenphotographer.com
Nikkor 28mm PC
Chris Poulin , Oct 23, 2005; 03:56 p.m.
PCs are wonderful. However, if you are shooting to digital a 28mm becomes 42mm and
you have to back up another 50 feet from the subject. That's not always convenient. In the
age of digital cameras now we are going to need to see a new breed of PC lenses
developed. How about an 14mm PC? That would be nice. IMHO.
Lex (perpendicularity consultant) Jenkins 
, Oct 24, 2005; 09:22 a.m.
I'd go with the 17-35/2.8 AF-S as a complement to my 28mm PC-Nikkor, if it was in the budget. It would be more useful for interiors than the 28-70, altho' the latter would be more useful as a general purpose zoom.
The only time I ever find any use for a lens longer than 50mm for architecture is when I'm shooting exterior details, in which case I use the 105/2.8 or 180/2.8.
