Good amazing lens , for landscapes and portraits

There appears to be a move towards increasing the number of camera models with full frame (ie 24x36mm) sensors. Sony, for one, has even released a fixed mirror DSLR model with a full frame sensor.

no vari-angle screen

[...]This is an awesome camera, got mine a few days ago and cant be more impressed. When taking into consideration the intended customer and the price point, there isn't a better camera on the market today, so if this camera meets your needs, buy one without reservation. [...

I purchased this lens nearly 5 years ago, and have used it with both the D40x and D5000 bodies. It has worked very well with a circular polarizer for predominantly landscape photography applications.

Very useful zoom range from wide angle @ 16mm (equivalent to 24 mm in a full-frame sensor / 35 mm film camera) to mild telephoto @ 85 mm (equivalent to 127.5 mm in full-frame sensor / 35 mm film camera).

- Heavy Lens - My lens has been back to Nikon for repair once - Not really a fair criticism (just FYI); because of the minimum focal length specs of my camera body for use with flash; BUT: Size of lens (diameter of barrel) can block part of flash lighting

I had the 28-300mm lens for my D600. I purchased this 24-85mm for indoor. Both lens had good pictures

I also own a D700 and overall, the at high ISO are better on the D600 which is good (sharper and less noisy at hight iso like 6400). On the other hand, I got difficulty controlling the exposure. Somehow the camera seems to slightly overexpose when compared to D700.

I chose this for my full frame D600 for general use, because the 24-120mm f4 is bigger, heavier and twice as expensive, and according to several tests not much better - and soft above 85mm.

Very convenient focal range; compact and very sharp except corners

Not perfect for full frame cameras; despite being kit lens for D600

I purchased it online just before Xmas and I am really impressed with its performance under different light conditions and settings. The dials and buttons are exactly where you expect them and If you are already a Nikon user there is almost no need to read the manual.

Seldom does a year pass without some innovation in the field of photography, especially from camera specialists like Nikon, who have made it a habit of coming out with DSLRs with higher megapixel counts and better optics. And the Nikon D600 proves that the trend is unlike to change.

very pleased with the quality of photographs, lens is really good.