On Wed, 7 Aug 2002 13:31:48 -0500, "Metrica" wrote:

>I am considering buying the new Nikon 24-85/2.8-4.0 D zoom lens, which
>covers a nice focus range and also is reasonably fast. However, I am not
>able to find any user review on this lens. I used to own a Nikon 24-120mm
>lens and was really disappointed by the image quality. So this time I'd
>better be more careful. So anyone could help me out? Thanks!!!

The 24-120 Nikkor is generally excellent - sharp to the
corners wide open, which is very unusual for zooms 4
samples tried). It is also only a bit slower than the
24-85 at the same FLs. It looks like you got a poor
sample of a fine zoom...