Which Zoom Lens for D810

[rollsman44]

I want a zoom that I can use wide to portrait size. Would you recommend the Nikon 24-120 F4 VR? If not what can you recommend. Skin tones are important to me and overall IQ
I shoot F5.6-8 Never Wide open. TY I shoot with strobes

 

[MMPhoto]

yes it's a fine lens.
Why not a 85 mm and a 35mm prime lens? Lighter and faster

 

[rollsman44]

I dont like changing lenses otherwise I would consider primes. TY I appreciate it

 

[Jeffg53]

My expensive choice would be the Leica R 28-90. The old R glass is something to behold. Only two drawbacks are price and no AF

 

[rollsman44]

Hi Jeff, thank you. I need AF and Price I could deal with TY

 

[jlancasterd]

My expensive choice would be the Leica R 28-90. The old R glass is something to behold. Only two drawbacks are price and no AF

I had the 28-90 on an R8 with a digital back until Leica stopped supporting that system and did some very satisfactory work with it.

 

[rollsman44]

Ok Thank you

 

[Thorkil]

I remember the F 24-120 to be rather unsharp at the long end

Nikon 24-120mm f/4G VR Review - Page 2 of 6

photographylife.com

If you just could step up to an ordinary Z7 camera you would have two ok splendid lenses
the Z 24-120, but busy bokeh.

Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S Review - Page 2 of 6

The Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S has been one of the most highly anticipated Nikon mirrorless lenses yet - but it almost didn’t exist. In early versions of the Nikon Z roadmap, a 24-105mm was shown instead. Thankfully, Nikon scrapped that plan and eventually went with the 24-120mm design we have today.

photographylife.com

but perhaps better the handy and light Z 24-200, which is not that bad at all, even though not razor sharp at the long end

Nikon Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Review - Page 3 of 6

photographylife.com

 

[rollsman44]

Thank you and I appreciate all the recommendations. I decided to get the Nikon 24-120 F4 VR This will work for me.

 

[rollsman44]

Thank you