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Matthew Richards

RARE PHOTOS: I m dumping my trinity zooms for 2025 and this is why | Rare Historical Photos

Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S.

So-called ‘trinity’ wide-angle, standard and telephoto zooms are the lenses that everybody really wants – or so we’re told.

Typically they have zoom ranges of around 14-24mm, 24-70mm and 70-200mm respectively, all with ‘fast’ f/2.8 apertures that remain constant through the entire zoom range. They also tend to be designed and crafted to deliver optimum image quality and all-round performance, wrapped up in a robust, pro-grade construction. What’s not to like?

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