Strong performance Nikon

I also own the 70-200mm F2.8 VRII and the 105mm f 2.8 VR. When we talk here about heavy lenses I know what is meant. The advantage of a lightweight lens can appreciate only one who has taken any of the above objectives before walking several hours. Here it is mentioned that the objective "only" is made of plastic and therefore the price would be too high. There are much more expensive lenses such as the Canon EF 24-70mm f / 2.8 and will also not about the price (ca.2000) is bitching.
To the focal length is to say that the lens is best compared with a 12-24 mm DX lens and not with a 10-20mm DX lens. Those who wish to buy the 18-35 mm should be about what angle it covers at FX clear. It is of course not as a dramatic "clouds Sucker" as a 14mm lens. It is particularly suitable for landscapes and indoor shots (eg churches).
There are about the technical details enough tests in the network (eg K.Rockwell or photo zone).
For me, the image quality is crucial and that is very good. The usual Wide weaknesses are corrected well. Filters should be used without any problems. Those looking for a FX lens in this focal length range should look at this objective absolutely. I use it mainly on the D800 and rarely on the D7000 but even here the picture benefits are compelling. Have set the mountains images. They are all jpgs out of the box.
Finally, a delicacy of the lens. It is but seldom been specifically mentioned so far with the minimum focusing distance of 33cm from the sensor succeed very good close up shots, almost macros.