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I have found several reviews now on the internet and reports look good for the new lens. I was impressed with how good one review said the flare from strong side or back light is greatly reduced.
The 14-24 is very prone to this type of flare and I think the greatly domed front of lens does not help. See attach pix taken a few weeks ago with D810 in strong side light that just caught the side of the lens at 14mm. I was able to spot the flare and retake the shot with my hand keeping sun off the lens.
I will try to have a test go with the new lens as the reduced size tempts me a lot!
I have had many such situations with the14-24...indoors with room setting lights as well as sunlight through windows or outdoors. This flare problem, its weight and the front glass vulnerability (I've scratched mine!) frequently cause me to dispense with it.
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Eric