Nikon 24-85 f3.5-4.5 G ED IF for D7100 Thoughts
Mar 24, 2015 12:20:46 #
I stepped up and bought a refurbed D7100 and now out looking for an everyday lens for it. I thought it would be simple, however there are so many choices out there, it is a bit daunting.
I came across one of these lens used. I believe it is a FX lens which should work well with the D7100. It does not have VR and not sure if I need it.
Type of pictures I am inclined to take are street, buildings (they don't move), landscape and travel related. Historical sites and National Parks. I do use a monopod from time to time, maybe 25-35% of the time, and have increased the useage. Will use a tripod if I am setting up for a specific scene. I do carry while traveling on the bike or car, but more often than not it stays there.
I currently have a Tokina 11-16, 35 prime, Kit lens for a D5100 18-55. Have had my D5100 since 2012 with about 48,000 clicks on it.
I have borrowed a 55-200 lens from my daughter at least 5 to 6 times and only used it 2 times in those travels.
Budget wise I am willing to drop some dollars, if it is a long term solution.
Any thoughts on this lens or others if you want to throw your .02 in.
Willie
I came across one of these lens used. I believe it is a FX lens which should work well with the D7100. It does not have VR and not sure if I need it.
Type of pictures I am inclined to take are street, buildings (they don't move), landscape and travel related. Historical sites and National Parks. I do use a monopod from time to time, maybe 25-35% of the time, and have increased the useage. Will use a tripod if I am setting up for a specific scene. I do carry while traveling on the bike or car, but more often than not it stays there.
I currently have a Tokina 11-16, 35 prime, Kit lens for a D5100 18-55. Have had my D5100 since 2012 with about 48,000 clicks on it.
I have borrowed a 55-200 lens from my daughter at least 5 to 6 times and only used it 2 times in those travels.
Budget wise I am willing to drop some dollars, if it is a long term solution.
Any thoughts on this lens or others if you want to throw your .02 in.
Willie
Mar 24, 2015 12:31:46 #
I have that lens mounted on my D800 and use it as my everyday lens choice for that camera presently. It was inexpensive but takes remarkably sharp photos and is lightweight. I seldom need the f2.8 faster lens so am perfectly happy with the 24-85. If I need more light I will raise the ISO a bit.
EDIT: Nikon makes a 16-85 3.5-5.6 G ED that I use on my D7000. It is also a sharp lens and is on my D7000 when I am not using the 105mm f2.8 on that camera.
Dennis
EDIT: Nikon makes a 16-85 3.5-5.6 G ED that I use on my D7000. It is also a sharp lens and is on my D7000 when I am not using the 105mm f2.8 on that camera.
Dennis
Mar 24, 2015 12:46:21 #
I bought the lens for my F5 and now I use it on the Df. It's a cheap and a fine lens. However on the DX body it's not wide enough. A 17-55mm or so would be a better choice.
Mar 24, 2015 14:00:57 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I bought the lens for my F5 and now I use it on the Df. It's a cheap and a fine lens. However on the DX body it's not wide enough. A 17-55mm or so would be a better choice.
:thumbup: I'm in agreement here.
Mar 24, 2015 19:40:03 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I bought the lens for my F5 and now I use it on the Df. It's a cheap and a fine lens. However on the DX body it's not wide enough. A 17-55mm or so would be a better choice.
I agree about the use on DX bodies. I bought the VR version to use with my D7100 and was less than happy with the results. I just got a D810 and decided to try it and see if there was any improvement. The results were good enough to change my mind about selling it.
Mar 25, 2015 09:51:33 #
Thanks all for your advice. Your comments let me rethink my needs and ended up ordering Nikon 16-85 from KEH. First time ordering with KEH.
Again thanks
Willie
Again thanks
Willie
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