Telephoto lense to buy (Page 2): The Tamron 16-300mm is a very good lens that won't break the bank. Have a look at the online reviews. It's a great lens for walking about with and...

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The Tamron 16-300mm is a very good lens that won't break the bank. Have a look at the online reviews. It's a great lens for walking about with and covers most situations.

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

I am a MFT freak, but I recognise the bargain which your Nikon is. MFT is, of course, 2 x crop, against your 1.5 crop. I have just changed my 45-200 for a 45-150. For medium priced lenses of any make, 45-150 (90-300) is going to be sharper than 45-200 (90-400) at either end. But more importantly if you are still to buy, is what you like to capture. For landscape I don't think you need more than 200mm, and perhaps even less. For nature (trees etc) likewise, for buildings, again likewise. For animals and birding you may need more, but should really be spending quite a bit more - because for those pics you will be filling your viewfinder with a relatively small subject - plus sharpness counts.
Wishing you a great photographic 2017 Del.

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

Rloren wrote:

Hello,
Just bought my first DSLR..Nikon D-3300. I used to shoot film years ago. I only have the kit lens..18-55mm.
I need a second lens..telephoto. I shoot mainly outdoors, nature, landscape, etc. From my research I see a large selection
and "price differences." Want to buy a good lens, but don't want to break the bank. The biggest bang for the buck.
Don't want to buy a 200mm max and then wish I bought a 300mm or 400mm.
What would you recommend I buy.
Thank you...

I would buy the Nikon 200-500 which will fit when you upgrade your camera

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Rloren wrote:

Hello,
Just bought my first DSLR..Nikon D-3300. I used to shoot film years ago. I only have the kit lens..18-55mm.
I need a second lens..telephoto. I shoot mainly outdoors, nature, landscape, etc. From my research I see a large selection
and "price differences." Want to buy a good lens, but don't want to break the bank. The biggest bang for the buck.
Don't want to buy a 200mm max and then wish I bought a 300mm or 400mm.
What would you recommend I buy.
Thank you...

If you are serious then please consider the Nikon 200-500 f5.6. Yes, it is not cheap, but I own a 300 2.8 and a 200-400 4 and the quality is very good compared to those lenses and for the price $1400.00, this lens will easily last you a life time. Lots of folks will tell you it is not weather proof, but since I never take pictures in the rain or heavy fog I have no problems. And, lets be honest here, those folks who own the water proofed ones do not shot in the rain either, or should I say, the vast majority of the non professionals do not shoot in the rain.

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

billnikon wrote:

If you are serious then please consider the Nikon ... (show quote)

I use my 200-500 in the rain with a rain cover on it and have not found any problems

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Rloren wrote:

Hello,
Just bought my first DSLR..Nikon D-3300. I used to shoot film years ago. I only have the kit lens..18-55mm.
I need a second lens..telephoto. I shoot mainly outdoors, nature, landscape, etc. From my research I see a large selection
and "price differences." Want to buy a good lens, but don't want to break the bank. The biggest bang for the buck.
Don't want to buy a 200mm max and then wish I bought a 300mm or 400mm.
What would you recommend I buy.
Thank you...

Some comparison links.

https://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
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.lenscore.org/

If you're tempted to get an FX lens for your DX bosy -
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/forums/thread46780.htm
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/article/g588ouey/the-dx-and-fx-formats.html

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Yackers wrote:

Don't buy the 150mm - 600mm. Whilst you get a huge... (show quote)

Nikon has the 80 -400mm.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Architect1776 wrote:

Nikon has the 80 -400mm.

I have both the 80-400 an the 200-500 and dollar for dollar I'll take the latter.

easy8

Happy with the Sigma 150 to 600, also you can get a great deal on a 80 to 400 nikon on ebay for around 500 got the sigma for 700 on ebay these pics are with it. You can see more at samuel-jokich.pixels.com

NikonCharlie Loc: Kansas USA

The person just bought a Nikon for his first time in many years of shooting, and you guys suggest a 150 to 600?? What the hell are you thinking?
OP, take a look at the Nikon 70-300 f4.5~5.6 VR lens; it's light, smaller but has nice reach and can help you learn photography. Makes wonderful sharp short telephoto view to telephoto images. Around $500 or less.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

NikonCharlie wrote:

The person just bought a Nikon for his first time in many years of shooting, and you guys suggest a 150 to 600?? What the hell are you thinking?
OP, take a look at the Nikon 70-300 f4.5~5.6 VR lens; it's light, smaller but has nice reach and can help you learn photography. Makes wonderful sharp short telephoto view to telephoto images. Around $500 or less.

The OP also recognizes that he will possibly yearn for longer lengths and that is what I'm thinking,so some of the recommendations make help him decide.

NikonCharlie Loc: Kansas USA

DaveO wrote:

The OP also recognizes that he will possibly yearn for longer lengths and that is what I'm thinking,so some of the recommendations make help him decide.

Very true, thanks. I saw his 300 to 400 comment, not a max of 200.

O2Ra

Rloren wrote:

Hello,
Just bought my first DSLR..Nikon D-3300. I used to shoot film years ago. I only have the kit lens..18-55mm.
I need a second lens..telephoto. I shoot mainly outdoors, nature, landscape, etc. From my research I see a large selection
and "price differences." Want to buy a good lens, but don't want to break the bank. The biggest bang for the buck.
Don't want to buy a 200mm max and then wish I bought a 300mm or 400mm.
What would you recommend I buy.
Thank you...

Try the Nikon AFS-D 300 mm f/4. Its the older 300 mm f/4. Very useful lens and fairly light weight. The new version is much lighter and smaller but 2k . Think the AFS-D model can be had for $950.

O2Ra

NikonCharlie wrote:

The person just bought a Nikon for his first time in many years of shooting, and you guys suggest a 150 to 600?? What the hell are you thinking?
OP, take a look at the Nikon 70-300 f4.5~5.6 VR lens; it's light, smaller but has nice reach and can help you learn photography. Makes wonderful sharp short telephoto view to telephoto images. Around $500 or less.

Yes it is a great option also

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

NikonCharlie wrote:

Very true, thanks. I saw his 300 to 400 comment, not a max of 200.

It is a never ending struggle for many of us! I laughed when someone said if there were a 2000mm lens,some would want a little more! I think I will quit at 500 and go for better quality if I really get stupid.

The 200-500 is pretty good,so I'm working on shooting habits and camera settings. Long ways to go. I never anticipated BIF interests. Funny, I just gave away my 18-55,55-300 and D7000 to a new shooter in the family and the 80-400 should be sold next week. It's all too easy to accumulate things because I didn't do it properly the first time.