Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens

[ProPho]

I am thinking of buying this lens for my backup camera. Any thoughts?

(yes I know 24-70 and 70-200 is a better kit but it's the backup!)

[ving]

reviews show its pretty sharp... but at that price why not go or a 17-50/2.8 or something similar?

go read some reviews anyhow. from what i gather its sharp and has some distortion at 24mm. its be a good lens tho.

[I @ M]

What is your back up camera and what style of photography do you prefer?

[ProPho]

D700 for weddings and general portraiture

[I @ M]

Yep, the body, the usage and the budget probably make that an obvious choice given the positive reviews it has so far.

[ProPho]

Thanks for the advice guys!

[maccaroneski]

Did you pull the trigger Amarcord? I'm thinking about one of these. Too new to get any really good reviews though - Nikon shooters tend to be VERY enthusiastic about newly released lenses...