Will this work?

Sure it would, but why not consider the Nikkor 17-55 f2.8?, better focal range. I've tried out my old Nikkor 20-35 2.8 and while it works fine the focal range is pretty limited.
 
Cool…oll look into that TY :)
On another note, my images arent looking that good. Im on FC7. Sequence setting is on Pro Res LT…What about capturing?
My files are very noisy and not sharp at all, even with the Voightlander 25mm!
Upload on vimeo looks better though.
http://www.vimeo.com/18945368
 
I actually just sold my Nikon 17-55 2.8 as the zoom ring was stiff as hell and the manual focus ring not the smoothest either. I know the zoom ring moves past a point of least extension around 35mm and there is a distinct change in feel almost like you have to push past at that point. Not good for for video I would have thought. I was hoping to get the 17-35 and the 28-70 as a zoom set. Though I need to ask those who have the latter if it too suffers from stiff rings.
 
zentrumsounds said:
I actually just sold my Nikon 17-55 2.8 as the zoom ring was stiff as hell and the manual focus ring not the smoothest either. I know the zoom ring moves past a point of least extension around 35mm and there is a distinct change in feel almost like you have to push past at that point. Not good for for video I would have thought. I was hoping to get the 17-35 and the 28-70 as a zoom set. Though I need to ask those who have the latter if it too suffers from stiff rings.
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The 17-35 is not that bad, but these are still zooms, not cine zooms, so they really aren't designed for zooming while recording.
 
zentrumsounds said:
I actually just sold my Nikon 17-55 2.8 as the zoom ring was stiff as hell and the manual focus ring not the smoothest either. I know the zoom ring moves past a point of least extension around 35mm and there is a distinct change in feel almost like you have to push past at that point. Not good for for video I would have thought. I was hoping to get the 17-35 and the 28-70 as a zoom set. Though I need to ask those who have the latter if it too suffers from stiff rings.
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ive actually had both, first the 17-55. I sold it for the 17-35 to couple with my letus adapter at the time. Both zoom and focus are a bit smoother on the 17-35, though, not by much. It's nothing like, say, the 70-200 2.8
 
Thanks wooblee and Oliver. Knowing that the 17-35 is a little smoother is I guess somewhat comforting. I have the 70-200 and yes that is especially smooth. Actually I was thinking of the 28-70 as the first zoom purchase. Any idea how smooth that might be when compared to the above? I'm more interested in focus wheel smoothness actually but zoom should be usable also.
 
i think its a great lens. thats what we have for our af100, when it comes.... but i've used it on a friends and its been great.
 
zentrumsounds said:
Thanks wooblee and Oliver. Knowing that the 17-35 is a little smoother is I guess somewhat comforting. I have the 70-200 and yes that is especially smooth. Actually I was thinking of the 28-70 as the first zoom purchase. Any idea how smooth that might be when compared to the above? I'm more interested in focus wheel smoothness actually but zoom should be usable also.
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i've made a mistake -- i dont know what i was on.

The 17-35 has a stiffer focus ring, but smoother zoom ring. 17-55 is the opposite. Again, not a dramatic difference. If you have a FF, it shouldnt be a problem
 
I was about to buy the Nikon 17-55mm used for $900 but tested the Tokina 16-50mm and its a great lens at half the price to the Nikon and lighter.
 
Also, keep in mind the 17-35 does not have hard stops on the focus ring, kinda annoying if you need to hook it up to a follow focus, but for a wide lens not really the biggest deal.
 
Oliver Rush said:
Also, keep in mind the 17-35 does not have hard stops on the focus ring, kinda annoying if you need to hook it up to a follow focus, but for a wide lens not really the biggest deal.
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Should work with the FoXi though, shouldn't it? I mean, if someone really needed a follow focus with it, that might be a way to go.
 
biginvegas said:
I was about to buy the Nikon 17-55mm used for $900 but tested the Tokina 16-50mm and its a great lens at half the price to the Nikon and lighter.
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I have the EOS Tokina 16-50 and will love it more when the Birger arrives on the scene. Keep in mind that the Tokina does lengthen as you zoom out to 50mm. I'm used to it now but when using a Matte Box you have to take the time to adjust the MB or if you're not requiring filtration, you can use it with just the snap on lens hood. Also a little tired of adjusting ISO for a 1/2 stop adjustment or you can use the 90 or 270 degree shutter.
 
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