Is the Nikon 24-120 f4 a perfect versatile filming lens? - 2

It seems like it could be. On an FX camera I think I'd rarely want to go below f4 for filming (too thin DOF) and 24-120 is a very significant range, I think it'd probably be all I'd ever need. My only concern might be quality (or if there are better or better value alternatives). From what I've heard it's very sharp, but has a bit of distortion, which may or may not bother me depending on how noticeable it is. One thing that worries me is that I've heard one or two reviews mention a little bit of play in the focus ring. Is this found in all copies or did they maybe have faulty ones? Also, any filmographers out there, do you think this would be a major problem for filming?

If you use a LCD loupe, you can make sure that your subject is in focus.

Go to this link and see what issues are part and parcel of shooting video using a dSLR

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/camcorders/cam-cam.shtml

There are no major problems with shooting film, but the attention to detail can make you crazy

* setting up the lighting for each scene so that it matches as closely as possible to the script.
* writing the shooting script
* finding the right actor for each player.
* balancing all the different crafts teams needed to make the film.
* Coming in on time and under budget.