AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Review: Updated Nikon standard zoom for press, weddings, portraits, and events

Introduction With both the old $1797 Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G and the new $2397 Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E currently available in the Nikkor lineup, the latest version brings a number of feature updates. As denoted by the E in the name, the new 24-70mm f/2.8E includes Nikon’s electromagnetic diaphragm, which the manufacturer claims enables more consistent exposures during high-speed continuous burst shooting.Another improvement is the addition of Nikon’s four-stop vibration reduction (VR) system to counteract the effects of camera shake when shooting hand-held at relatively slow shutter speeds. Designed specifically for Nikon full-frame DSLRs, the versatile 24-70mm focal