I use this lens for landscapes that involve a near foreground. The results are consistently great. It delivers sharp images at almost any aperture. The only drawback is that the design does not permit use of filters (aside from weird and expensive 3rd party contraptions). In particular, it means no polarizer fits on the front of this puppy. Even with that limitation, I highly recommend the lens because of its top quality through and through.

I purchased this lens at the same time I purchased my D3s and have never regretted either. The lens quality is outstanding providing consistent crisp images. After spending a month in the National Parks and points in-between, I am thoroughly pleased with the purchase.

This lens is a real attention-getter, on par with a 400mm 2.8 for attracting interested bystanders. It is a serious chunk of glass and performs as expected.
I use this extensively on a D700 for real estate photography, and also for landscapes. Great color. Sharp! Wiiiiiide. I have to remember that the best architectural interiors are not always at 14mm, but when you need it you need it.
Yes, it´s heavy in the bag. But I use it for hand-held pole photography and have no problem keeping it under control.
No surprise that it flares (though not wildly thanks to Nano Crystal Coat) when the sun is in the frame. I often find if feasible to touch up unavoidable flare in real estate shots.
I´m still learning to make good use of this lens for landscapes, but have found that I use it throughout the zoom range. My widest lens in film days was an 18mm f2.8 and the difference is dramatic. This is a great lens.

This is by far my favorite lens to carry with me and I own six other Nikon lenses. The exceptional low light capability and low distortion makes this a must lens for anyone serious about the outcome of thier shots. The ability to position and compose your shots to create realistic scenes with this lens boarder on fine works of art. I´m extremely fussy about my pictures and I often scoff at photos I see in magazines and wonder how they made it in the publication to begin with. Just about every picture I have printed and framed are 24´´ x 36´´ and not suprizingly taken with my D700 or D3s utilizing this extordinary lens. The pictures are sharp and as clear as my own eyes visualized at all f stops and lighting conditions. From the extremely bright sunny day that I photographed a flyover fron the upper south end zone of Lambeau Field before kickoff, a phone booth in a downtown square at high noon in Galveston, Texas to the cloudy afternoon I shot Ground Zero in New York City and the near sunset I captured of an amazing old Mobile White Eagle gas station in Suring, Wisconsin, all taken with this lens, all are masterpieces. Everyone that has seen these photos cannot believe that they were shot by me and thats a compliment I wish to share with the people at Nikon and anyone intrested in the great equipment Nikon creates for not only passionate hobbiests like myself but also those that are striving for perfection with thier photos. This lens is the one you are missing if you are as picky as me.

This lens was part of my motivation to switch or return to camera Nikon and FX format; the lens has exceeded my expectations. Excellent sharpness and contrast and very little distortion.

This is a very sharp Zoom Wide Angle Lens with minimal distortion and a sharpness exceeding most single angle lenses within its 14-28 zoom range. I don´t know that could be better than this!
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This is a spectacular lens that is perfect to mate with the D3 when taking indoor, handheld (because tripods are not permitted) shots in cathedrals and other places. Outstanding resolution. Wish there was some way to protect the bulbous lens front, but that is the only negative to a truly exceptional lens.

A beautiful young lady at Nikon Vancouver talked me in to this beast and i will love her forever for doing it LOL..
The quality of the images it produces is brilliant, the colors are intense and just pop od the screen.
It took me at least 6 months to start shooting with any other lens it is that good.
I shoot anything that is but infront of me with my little baby.
I find it very well built and the weight makes it easy to walk around with the D700 around my neck all day. At first my wishlist was a filter to fit on it but this lens takes such great images you do not really need any.
I would give this lens 10 stars

Just picked up the 24-70mm f2.8 and love it too

I have been using the lens on my D700 for a couple of years and it delivers consistently great results. The sharpness is outstanding across the focal range. Yes you cant use screw mount filters on front but if you have to use them Singray does make large Zpro sizes that you can hold in front of the lens. If the price doesn´t scare you off and you shoot alot of wide angle , what are you waiting for.