Nikon D600 was counted amongst the best full frame sensor cameras in the world. It has been slightly made better in the form of D610; which has everything in adequate amounts that a pro camera would have. But adequate is not the word for its image quality.

Brilliant image quality; Fast controls; Weather proof; Backlit control panel screen; Dual memory slots

Low highest ISO; Heavy

As I have pointed out in the beginning of this review, the Nikon D610 is what the D600 should have been when it was initially launched. Without fully acknowledging the dust issue on the D600, Nikon released the D610 as if it was a whole different camera.

Announced in June 2012, the AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR updates an existing lens that was released in 2002. Although larger and heavier, it retains the SWM (Silent Wave Motor) autofocus drive of its predecessor but adds VR II stabilisation, giving photographers seeking an FX-format...

You want a capable general-purpose zoom lens for a Nikon camera body; You require detailed images with accurate colour reproduction; You want fast and quiet autofocusing; You want effective built-in image stabilisation.

For macro photography and extreme close-ups; As a copying lens; If you're concerned about size and weight

This Nikon DSLR D600 SLR Camera is a great camera to be owned. It has good image quality. The lcd is of 3.2 inches, the resolution is also great. The zooming is also good. It is 24.3 megapixels. The FX-format CMOS is not worth it.

Reviewing the D610 is a challenge because it's essentially the same as the D600 with only a handful of improvements. Nikon introduced a new shutter mechanism with the D610 and with it came a slight boost in continuous shooting speed - 5.5 fps to 6 fps - and a new Quiet Continuous mode.

Outstanding high ISO performance in both JPEG and Raw files; High quality JPEG images at default settings; Wide dynamic range in Raw files; Consistently pleasing metering and white balance results; Solid build quality and weather-sealing; Responsive camera when adjusting settings and handling; Dual...

Small coverage area of AF array compared to its peers; Slow AF in live view and video modes; Rear LCD prone to glare in bright sunlight; No 'live' aperture control in live view or video mode; No histogram in live view; When shooting in live view; rear screen is blacked out until data is written to...

The Nikon D610 is a 'budget' full-frame DSLR, aimed at enthusiasts upgrading from mid-range models or pros looking for an affordable backup for a higher-end body. Announced in October 2013, it replaces the one-year-old D600 and like that model is positioned roughly between the full-frame D800 and...

24.3 Megapixel FX CMOS sensor; 39-point AF with 9 cross-type sensors; 6fps full-frame continuous shooting; Compatible with DX lenses; 1080p30 and uncompressed HDMI out; Built-in AF motor for non AF-S lenses; Sensor contamination fixed (anecdotal)

Resolution drops to 10.5 MPix with DX lenses; No exposure control during movie recording; Bracketing limited to 3 frames; Wifi and GPS are separate accessories

I was looking for a good walk around lens with both in door and out door purpose .. a general lens .. the 24-85 meets that requirement, fast focus and good VR performance, for everyday use I would buy it again.

good working range

zoom a bit stiff but ok

I'm still in process of migrating from DX to FX, I had no zoom in this range, except the 18-200 VR which is a DX lens, a bit heavier, a bit slower a bit less sharp, the only lens I had in this range is the 50mm f1.8 AFS, which I use on the D800 and I HAVE to shoot at 1/125 or I get blurry pictures,...

VR; Light; Small; Decent price compared to other FX nikon zooms; I can shoot by hand at slow speeds and get sharp images :

The corners at 24 mm never get really sharp; if you pixel peep; they are soft; period; At 85 mm it is quite decent at f/8; Use the hood or a filter; the front lens is very exposed ; it's easy to touch it accidentally ; or even scratch; bumped against something

Amazingly sharp, lighter than the pro level, and fast. A nice travel lens when you don't need 2.8. Several favorable reviews (Thom, Nasim, Ken) prompted me to give this lens a try, and with Amazons' terrific return policy I had nothing to lose.

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