Just killed my budget: By buying a Nikon D800, Nikkor 24-70mm d/2.8 as well as a nifty fifty! I hadn't planned on investing in the Nikkor 24-70, but thought I would opt for the Tamron...

Jacotte Loc: Cape Town, South Africa

By buying a Nikon D800, Nikkor 24-70mm d/2.8 as well as a nifty fifty!

I hadn't planned on investing in the Nikkor 24-70, but thought I would opt for the Tamron version instead. The sales person told me that the Tamron would definitely not cut it on the D800 as it didnt have the necessary nano coatings. Now thinking about it....I wonder if he just wasnt wanting a bigger sale?

I do realise that i also should also invest in a longer zoom... Any opinions on the Tamron 70-200 2,8 di LD or are the Nikkors really the only way?

I am going to have to do some practising as I my "old" camera is a D7000.

tradio Loc: Oxford, Ohio

You are going to love the D800 but, it does require the most expensive lens that the store has in stock.

RRS Loc: Not sure

Jacotte wrote:

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Welcome to the forum! It looks like you are already a Nikon woman! It all depends on what you want or plan to shoot. I also have the 24/70mm and a 70/200mm, both zooms. I have a 300mmf/2.8 and the zooms can't hold a candle to it. You won't get near the same results using an extender on a zoom as you do on a prime lens. I think you made the right choice buying what you did but Tamron has made great strides and has a strong following here on the HOG. Take a look at "Regis" work out of CDA Idaho, it speaks for itself! Have fun with your budget buster, you only live once!

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Jacotte, welcome to the Hog!
That's a very nice camera outfit. For the right shooting, it will be hard to get better.
I don't know anything about Tamron lenses, but why would the coatings on a 70-200, be any different than the coatings on a 24-70? Just asking, as I don't know.
Again welcome and congrats. ;-)
SS

bull drink water Loc: pontiac mi.

ok so you bought your set-up, now don't look back. look forward. check out the different 70-200mm's and the 70-300mm's. look at the reviews , decide which is best for you and start saving up. when you finalally get it you will be so happy. IF YOU DON'T LOOK BACK.

Jacotte Loc: Cape Town, South Africa

I am curious about what others have experienced with the Tamron.... if the sales person was just after the better sale or if he had a point. How big a difference does it make in reality? The Tamron lens is a lot cheaper and as i have blown a huge hole in my wallet already, was hoping to get away with something a little less pricey :)

amehta Loc: Boston

Jacotte wrote:

I am curious about what others have experienced with the Tamron.... if the sales person was just after the better sale or if he had a point. How big a difference does it make in reality? The Tamron lens is a lot cheaper and as i have blown a huge hole in my wallet already, was hoping to get away with something a little less pricey :)

I don't think the coatings should matter for one camera or another, I believe they are more for reducing glare which would affect the image on any camera, nothing special about the D800 there. Does this mean the Nikon 24-70mm is better? Probably a little. Does it mean it's worth the extra expense? That depends on how often you get glare issues and how much that affects your enjoyment and/or profit from your photography.

Obviously you didn't spend much on it, but why did you get a nifty-fifty too?

Jacotte Loc: Cape Town, South Africa

amehta wrote:

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Thanks for your thoughts.

I chose to get the nifty fifty as it opens to f1.8, which is nice for certain pics. Plus It is also a good lens for my D7000, which I will be keeping. In fact, we have another four Nikon DSLR's in the household, so no lens will go to waste
8-)

amehta Loc: Boston

Jacotte wrote:

Thanks for your thoughts.

I chose to get the nifty fifty as it opens to f1.8, which is nice for certain pics. Plus It is also a good lens for my D7000, which I will be keeping. In fact, we have another four Nikon DSLR's in the household, so no lens will go to waste
8-)

The D800 in DX mode is an updated D7000, 16mp with a newer sensor. :-)

Acountry330 Loc: Dothan,Ala USA

You will love the D-800 and the 24-70. There has been a lot of talk here lately about the Tamron 24-70. Some say it is an awesome lens. I do not have any experience with the Tamron but have lot's with the D-800 an Nikons 24-70; it is just awesome. Don't look back, but never let a salesman talk you into buying something that you were not planning to buy. enjoy and happy shooting.

Shutterbugsailer Loc: Staten Island NY (AKA Cincinnati by the Sea)

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My wife tried to buy a Breitling watch when she already had a Rolex. I just killed her credit card. Chopped it up in pieces. Even C.S.I. can't figure out the number

photon56 Loc: North America

Very nice. That's a very sweet camera.

Jacotte wrote:

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SteveR Loc: Michigan

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That 300mm f2.8 is one fantastic lens, but if you'd like to get a telephoto lens, think about the Nikkon 300mm f4. It has the same great optics (per Thom Hogan) but costs about 4 grand less. Combine it with a 1.4x teleconverter and you've got 420mm. It would work great for shooting bif.

sinatraman Loc: Vero Beach Florida, Earth,alpha quaudrant

check out the lab tests and reviews for both the nikon and tamaron lenses at popphoto.com click on buyers guide. I have several tamaron lenses from film days and they work just fine on my df.

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

I have all Nikon lenses because I simply feel more comfortable with them. No other reason. Have fun.

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