All-in-one travel lens?
Apr 17, 2016 08:19:24 #
I agree with the consensus on something like 24-300 but no one mentioned Sigma or Tamron. These lenses are giving Canon and Nikon a run for their money. I would also look at the 18-300. Those 6 mm on the near end make a big difference. Either one of these lenses makes for a great walk around lens if you are not the kind of photographer who has to stick his or her nose into picture and count pixels.
Good luck and enjoy your trip.
Good luck and enjoy your trip.
Apr 17, 2016 08:36:29 #
cogerox wrote:
I am going to be spending 2-3 months traveling the... (show quote)
I don't use the 28-300 everyday, far from it; but I do use it for travel. It will be on my Df at Disney World next week and again on a cruise in June.
For travel, it will serve you well.
Apr 17, 2016 08:38:30 #
Pkaszubski
Loc: Wyoming, OH
[quote=DirtFarmer]I have the 28-300 and like it. I use it a lot. It's really convenient to have an all-purpose lens that covers that wide a range.
DirtFarmer said it all and I can't add any more to his review. Last month we travelled to Tucson where we met up with entire family. For that trip I added the Nikon 16 mm fisheye, and between those two lenses had everything covered what I wanted. When flying, that will be my travel combo in the future.
DirtFarmer said it all and I can't add any more to his review. Last month we travelled to Tucson where we met up with entire family. For that trip I added the Nikon 16 mm fisheye, and between those two lenses had everything covered what I wanted. When flying, that will be my travel combo in the future.
Apr 17, 2016 08:43:08 #
I use a D7100 and a Sigma 18-250 and never feel the need for anything else. Shots are crisp and resolution good. I do carry a 11-16 Tokina 2.8 for inside work.
Apr 17, 2016 08:46:13 #
Like others, the 28-300 is my work-horse lens. I rarely shoot from a tripod but my holding skills are pretty good and, for my work, the sharpness I get is great. Technique is as important as hardware... if not more. It- the 28-300- and a 17-35 handle 99% of my work... and, I shoot quite a variety of subject matter. Yes, I have sharp primes and legendary zooms but, the 28-300 is in my hand and gets me the images I want.
If it were possible to do your trip twice, equally, once with bag of primes and again with the 28-300, I think you'd be happier with what you got with the zoom than futzing with lenses...
If it were possible to do your trip twice, equally, once with bag of primes and again with the 28-300, I think you'd be happier with what you got with the zoom than futzing with lenses...
Apr 17, 2016 09:18:12 #
You might look at a 18 - 300 mm. Tamron and others make them. The only problem I have had with the Tamron 18 to 300 is it is not fast focusing and it was too slow with motorcycle races.
Apr 17, 2016 09:27:50 #
cogerox wrote:
I am going to be spending 2-3 months traveling the... (show quote)
I use the 28-300 as a travel all purpose lens ... I have a D800 and it is the only lens I need for travel .... I do carry other lenses, but I have found that the 28-300 will fit all needs while traveling ... by the way ... it is a heavy lens .... it will serve a good defensive weapon if attacked by penguins ....
Apr 17, 2016 09:31:34 #
I have used this lens for a long time and while I have many other lens and use them at the right time this is the one that is on my camera most of the time. We will be going on a 24 day Mediterranean cruse and this is the one I will bring.
Apr 17, 2016 09:39:06 #
I very much enjoy my 80 to 400 on a D750 it is on 99.9% of the time.
Apr 17, 2016 09:45:10 #
troutbum wrote:
I very much enjoy my 80 to 400 on a D750 it is on 99.9% of the time.
I like the 80-400 too; but it is big and heavy.
Apr 17, 2016 09:57:08 #
edhjr
Loc: Needham, MA
I have used the 28-300 with my 810 in Morocco, Spain, India, etc. for exactly that reason. An excellent walking around combination due to its size, flexibility and quality. I also took, but used for more specific tasks, a 24-70, a 70-200 and 3 tele-adapters. Usually I did not carry them around all day in a small very light backpack, only taking them when I thought I needed them. I use a simple Black Rapid strap so the camera is on my hip when not in use yet can quickly be put into action. Weight and ease of use of that setup means you can be ready to shoot at all times, all day long. Have a fun trip.
Apr 17, 2016 09:58:31 #
cogerox wrote:
I am going to be spending 2-3 months traveling the... (show quote)
My favorite Nikon lens for walking about is the 28-120mm f/4. Of course it depends on what type of photography you intend to be taking part inn.
Apr 17, 2016 10:13:20 #
steve_stoneblossom
Loc: Rhode Island, USA
cogerox wrote:
... 1. Do you have any experience with this lens and would you recommend it?
2. Do you know of a similar lens that performs better for a similar price?
2. Do you know of a similar lens that performs better for a similar price?
I would recommend it, provided you can tolerate an all purpose lens that is versatile but not necessarily world-class throughout the very wide range. I know off only one lens with a wider range (18-300), but it is DX. It's not always the sharpest, but so convenient to zoom from 28 to 300 in one twist.
Paired with the 810, you will benefit from the high ISO performance of the camera to offset the slowness of the lens at long range. Conversely, the 810 has a reputation of exposing lesser lenses' weaknesses. But unless you're making poster size prints, maybe that's not so important.
Personally, I use it with both my 750 and 7100, paired with a wide zoom for each and a 50/1.4 for low light.
As suggested in prior post, 24-120/f4 is another option, slightly wider and a stop faster at long end. Only you can determine how often you would miss the 120-300 reach.
Apr 17, 2016 10:38:28 #
JennT
Loc: South Central PA
I took that lens to Italy for an 8 day trip--accompaning spouse as my husband went on business--- I stuck it on a D7100---as it was lighter than my D800---sorry, but I regret it---I had to use the warp tool in photoshop for many of the images, somehow a lot of dust got into the lens, all in all a mess-- wish I had taken --maybe the 50mm or the 800 with the 24-70
or maybe a point and shoot-- hope this helps!'
'I have since sold this lens
or maybe a point and shoot-- hope this helps!'
'I have since sold this lens
Apr 17, 2016 10:47:43 #
This question comes up constantly here on UHH. What type of photography do you do at home? Do you use a 300mm lens often or do you do most of your shooting with a shorter zoom or fixed lens length. My every day carry lens is a 24-85 on my D800. I use it in Southern California as well as my other home state, Colorado. If I am going to do specifically wildlife or landscape shots such as Bryce Canyon or the Grand Canyon then I might take a wider angle lens. My 24-85 3.5-4.5G lens does it all for everyday. Another lens I have not tried but is often recommended on UHH is the 24-120 F4 G lens.
Dennis
Dennis
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