Suggestions for sharper lense than a kit lense Nikon
May 9, 2013 10:24:52 #
Hi all!
I would like to upgrade my 18-55 kit lense to something sharper. I now have a much better eye and field skills and want to upgrade. Mostly landscapes. I like the Sigma brands and am considering the 17 -- 70. Top focal length is not an issue but would like something wide. Crop factor is 1.6 (Nikon) d5100 is camera.
Open to any brand and any and all suggestions and opinions! Just looking for as sharp as I can afford. Thank you all.... Arthur
I would like to upgrade my 18-55 kit lense to something sharper. I now have a much better eye and field skills and want to upgrade. Mostly landscapes. I like the Sigma brands and am considering the 17 -- 70. Top focal length is not an issue but would like something wide. Crop factor is 1.6 (Nikon) d5100 is camera.
Open to any brand and any and all suggestions and opinions! Just looking for as sharp as I can afford. Thank you all.... Arthur
May 9, 2013 11:05:24 #
acellis wrote:
Hi all!
I would like to upgrade my 18-55 kit lense to something sharper. I now have a much better eye and field skills and want to upgrade. Mostly landscapes. I like the Sigma brands and am considering the 17 -- 70. Top focal length is not an issue but would like something wide. Crop factor is 1.6 (Nikon) d5100 is camera.
Open to any brand and any and all suggestions and opinions! Just looking for as sharp as I can afford. Thank you all.... Arthur
I would like to upgrade my 18-55 kit lense to something sharper. I now have a much better eye and field skills and want to upgrade. Mostly landscapes. I like the Sigma brands and am considering the 17 -- 70. Top focal length is not an issue but would like something wide. Crop factor is 1.6 (Nikon) d5100 is camera.
Open to any brand and any and all suggestions and opinions! Just looking for as sharp as I can afford. Thank you all.... Arthur
I went through the same situation and after months of research, and suggestions from the UHH forum I purchased the Nikon 16-85mm. It is without a doubt the best all around and most used lens that I have. Extremely sharp!
here are several shots from that lens mounted on my
D7000. It is, according to several UHH members, including Mt shooter the best DX lens Nikon makes.
May 9, 2013 12:26:54 #
The 17-55 DX is the sharpest DX-only lens in the stable.
It was made when Nikon didn't have a full-frame sensor camera. 2.8 constant aperture.
(FF equivalent- 25.5 to 82.5)
The baby twin brother of the full-frame 24-70.
I have the 16-85 and though it has a more versatile focal length range and VR, I don't use it as often as the 17-55.
Nikon DX crop factor is 1.5.
It was made when Nikon didn't have a full-frame sensor camera. 2.8 constant aperture.
(FF equivalent- 25.5 to 82.5)
The baby twin brother of the full-frame 24-70.
I have the 16-85 and though it has a more versatile focal length range and VR, I don't use it as often as the 17-55.
Nikon DX crop factor is 1.5.
May 9, 2013 13:00:57 #
Thank you gentle people! I will assume the 16 -- 85 will be fully functional with the D5100? I like the 17 to 55 but dropped it and now it is functionally challenged!
I might go with this one.
I might go with this one.
May 9, 2013 16:25:48 #
I have recently replaced my Nikon 18-55mm kit lens with a Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 (constant). Great lens. Well made, tack sharp, OS, & fast. In all fairness, the Nikon 18-55mm is an under rated lens. It's pretty sharp-just plasticky looking & slow.
May 9, 2013 19:46:57 #
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May 10, 2013 09:40:44 #
I have used the sigma 17-55 2.8 for a number of years and have been very happy with it.
May 10, 2013 09:44:33 #
May 10, 2013 10:16:15 #
Nikon 16-85mm. I treasure that lens. It is also one of the sharpest I've tested for resolution, etc. Difficult, if not impossible to pickup as a Refurbish, but worth the try. Had to buy mine new.
May 10, 2013 10:26:08 #
May 10, 2013 10:26:45 #
May 10, 2013 10:28:14 #
Nate, it's the lense i was looking at. I thought the kit lense did a very good job. It is certainly cheap and i like the focal length for what i shoot.
It's nice having choices!!! Thanks for taking time to respond.
Arthur
It's nice having choices!!! Thanks for taking time to respond.
Arthur
May 10, 2013 10:58:48 #
acellis wrote:
Thanks Al. Does it autofocus and use TTL information?
Yes 100% compatible. Note Sigma is actually 18-50 2.8
May 10, 2013 17:52:24 #
I have and use the Sigma 17-70 - it is a great lens - for the price point. There ARE better lenses out there - for double the cost or MORE !
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