Nikon 16--140 or 16--300?
Dec 8, 2015 21:41:31 #
After a lot of research before getting a new camera, going back and forth between DSLR and mirrorless, D7200 or A6000' Imthink I have pretty much decided on the D7200. So the question comes up, which lens? I'd rather not have the hassle of having to carry a bunch of lenses around and do changes in the field, so an "everything" lens seems to be in order. The two that I'm looking at are the Nikon 16--140 and the 16--300. How good are these lenses, and is the larger lens too big and heavy to carry around? Is the 16--300 a sharp lens throughout its zoom range?
Dec 8, 2015 21:51:57 #
Wingpilot wrote:
After a lot of research before getting a new camer... (show quote)
I think you mean the 18-140 & the 18-300. The only 16-300 I know about says Tamron on it.
Dec 8, 2015 22:08:25 #
jethro779 wrote:
I think you mean the 18-140 & the 18-300. The only 16-300 I know about says Tamron on it.
Yes, typo on my part. Those are the ones.
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Dec 8, 2015 23:50:03 #
Wingpilot wrote:
After a lot of research before getting a new camer... (show quote)
Ignoring the mistakes in the lenses, I would recommend the 18 - 140. I have and use the Nikjon 18-140 as a walk around lens and am very happy with it. I also have a Nikon 55-300 which I do use on occasion (e.g. birding, or wildlife) and it does a good job.
Frankly, the 18-140 has taken the role of a general purpose lens, while the 55-300 is now a special purpose lens.
My 18-55 lens has be relegated to a "do I really need this" lens!
Dec 9, 2015 00:03:10 #
Dec 9, 2015 06:50:12 #
LarryFB wrote:
Ignoring the mistakes in the lenses, I would recommend the 18 - 140. I have and use the Nikjon 18-140 as a walk around lens and am very happy with it. I also have a Nikon 55-300 which I do use on occasion (e.g. birding, or wildlife) and it does a good job.
Frankly, the 18-140 has taken the role of a general purpose lens, while the 55-300 is now a special purpose lens.
My 18-55 lens has be relegated to a "do I really need this" lens!
Frankly, the 18-140 has taken the role of a general purpose lens, while the 55-300 is now a special purpose lens.
My 18-55 lens has be relegated to a "do I really need this" lens!
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Dec 9, 2015 08:11:36 #
billnikon
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Wingpilot wrote:
After a lot of research before getting a new camer... (show quote)
Moo. Now there is a special on a D750 with a 18-140 that would cost less than a D7200 and a 18-140
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Dec 9, 2015 08:42:49 #
Dec 9, 2015 08:59:50 #
billnikon wrote:
Moo. Now there is a special on a D750 with a 18-140 that would cost less than a D7200 and a 18-140
Perhaps you could enlighten us as to WHERE this wonderful, obviously grey market, bargain can be had?
Dec 9, 2015 10:21:46 #
Try some comparisons.
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/lenses
http://lenshero.com/lens-comparison
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx
http://www.lenstip.com/lenses.html
http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/lenses
http://lenshero.com/lens-comparison
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx
http://www.lenstip.com/lenses.html
http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare
Dec 9, 2015 10:57:11 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
MT Shooter wrote:
Perhaps you could enlighten us as to WHERE this wonderful, obviously grey market, bargain can be had?
Come on man. B&h
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Dec 9, 2015 11:01:23 #
I have had the tamron 24-300 and 18-270. Size and weight were ok, but was not pleased with the IQ. Have had the Nikon 18-140 for about 2 years and it lives on my D7000. The IQ is excellent. My favorite lens.
Dec 9, 2015 11:01:47 #
I have had the tamron 24-300 and 18-270. Size and weight were ok, but was not pleased with the IQ. Have had the Nikon 18-140 for about 2 years and it lives on my D7000. The IQ is excellent. My favorite lens.
Dec 9, 2015 11:04:09 #
So far, good stuff, and the 18--140 seems to be a clear winner here. But what about the 18--300? No one's mentioned that one. I'm thinking that one would cover the whole spectrum, but if it's not that great a performer, I wouldn't be above picking up something like a good, sharp 70--300 lens.
Dec 9, 2015 11:07:50 #
sister in law has the 18 to 300 and loves it, almost never takes it off , If your doing a lot of nature photography this is the one to choose.
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