07-27-2016, 07:51 AM
No, you're right, BC. I see other hints as well; Look at the smooth radii of the 24 when the diameter changes and the comparatively sharp edges (smaller radii are possible with plastic, less so with magnesium).
So they did the same as they did with the 300/4 PF E - whole barrel made of plastic and probably also in China. Therefore the price appears even more stiff to me.
Anyway, my main concern beside the construction is regarding to the combination tele + wide open + AF module instead of LiveView. Nikon - at least with the lenses I know - has troubles to get the tolerances of this AF tight enough. Too many missed focus shots justify no 2.200$ but of course, that's pure prejudice.
So they did the same as they did with the 300/4 PF E - whole barrel made of plastic and probably also in China. Therefore the price appears even more stiff to me.
Anyway, my main concern beside the construction is regarding to the combination tele + wide open + AF module instead of LiveView. Nikon - at least with the lenses I know - has troubles to get the tolerances of this AF tight enough. Too many missed focus shots justify no 2.200$ but of course, that's pure prejudice.