Nikon 28-200
Mar 17, 2018 18:22:56 #
Would appreciate input from anyone with real world experience using this lens. I have a chance to get one in very good shape and cheap ($150) from some one I trust (they have two copies). The application is walk-around, mounted on a d610, while traveling internationally shooting a lot of city/urban settings, early morning and later evenings. Thanks HHG ers.
Mar 17, 2018 18:28:01 #
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Mar 17, 2018 19:11:52 #
MrBossHK
Loc: The West Valley of Phoenix metro area
My first lens purchase 14 years ago was the Nikon 28-200 for my D70. Used it all over Southeast Asia shooting exactly the scenarios that you stated. Compact, light weight, sharp as a scalpel and still looks like new. It has a new home on my D750 with the same excellent results. Highly recommended.
Mar 17, 2018 20:50:43 #
rjandreoff wrote:
Would appreciate input from anyone with real world experience using this lens. I have a chance to get one in very good shape and cheap ($150) from some one I trust (they have two copies). The application is walk-around, mounted on a d610, while traveling internationally shooting a lot of city/urban settings, early morning and later evenings. Thanks HHG ers.
I believe there are two versions of a Nikkor 28-200 mm. One is a "D" lens and the other is a "G" lens. I have and use often as my everyday walkaround lens on my D610 the G type and for my purposes it works great. Ken Rockwell, if you take any stock in his reviews, gives the G model high marks. I have no experience with the D model. chase
Mar 17, 2018 21:33:15 #
MrBossHK
Loc: The West Valley of Phoenix metro area
chase4 wrote:
I believe there are two versions of a Nikkor 28-200 mm. One is a "D" lens and the other is a "G" lens. I have and use often as my everyday walkaround lens on my D610 the G type and for my purposes it works great. Ken Rockwell, if you take any stock in his reviews, gives the G model high marks. I have no experience with the D model. chase
In my reply to the OP, I neglected to fully identify my 28-200 as the "G" version. My bad.
My experience with this lens equals yours. Thanks for the clarification and specifics.
Mar 17, 2018 22:57:48 #
Mar 17, 2018 23:17:54 #
rjandreoff wrote:
Yes, the lenses is a G. Probably going to grab it.
Grab it for sure!!! chase
Mar 18, 2018 07:20:46 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
rjandreoff wrote:
Would appreciate input from anyone with real world experience using this lens. I have a chance to get one in very good shape and cheap ($150) from some one I trust (they have two copies). The application is walk-around, mounted on a d610, while traveling internationally shooting a lot of city/urban settings, early morning and later evenings. Thanks HHG ers.
there were three versions, the first made in Japan, the second and third made in China. The third version(the II version) keeps lens creeping to a minimum. If you can get the one that says Made In Japan, BUY IT. If not, get the II version. I still use this lens from time to time. Great results. You will be pleased. And it is an 18-200.
Mar 18, 2018 11:02:36 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
rjandreoff wrote:
Yes, the lenses is a G. Probably going to grab it.
Just to let you know, Adorama is selling the 28-200mm G version in good condition for $159. And KEH is selling the D version in excellent condition for $182. Don't say probably grab it. Grab it.
Mar 18, 2018 11:22:04 #
billnikon wrote:
there were three versions, the first made in Japan, the second and third made in China. The third version(the II version) keeps lens creeping to a minimum. If you can get the one that says Made In Japan, BUY IT. If not, get the II version. I still use this lens from time to time. Great results. You will be pleased. And it is an 18-200.
Nikon also made a 28-200
Mar 18, 2018 11:38:14 #
billnikon wrote:
there were three versions, the first made in Japan, the second and third made in China. The third version(the II version) keeps lens creeping to a minimum. If you can get the one that says Made In Japan, BUY IT. If not, get the II version. I still use this lens from time to time. Great results. You will be pleased. And it is an 18-200.
billnikon - I believe that the Nikon lenses you are talking about are DX and the OP is looking at the FX 28-200 mm for use on his D610 FX body. chase
Mar 18, 2018 16:26:03 #
Completely agree with DNathan. It's my everyday lens. Occasionally I swap it out for my 10-20mm or my 55-300, but those are only for special occasions. The only problem I've had with mine is that when I aim the camera downward, gravity tends to pull the the barrel down, changing the focal length of the shot. Very annoying when I'm photographing art, since I prefer to place the artwork flat on the floor and shoot down from above with the camera on a tripod. It's not fatal. I gently hold the barrel, which doesn't affect (or hasn't yet affected) the image quality. (I'll probably bring the lens into Nikon for a warranty repair, since I bought it less than five years ago, and Nikon's lens warranty is for five years). Good luck with yours.
Mar 18, 2018 19:06:25 #
chase4 wrote:
If you don't mind me butting in...what's the difference between a D lens and a Glens?I believe there are two versions of a Nikkor 28-200 mm. One is a "D" lens and the other is a "G" lens. I have and use often as my everyday walkaround lens on my D610 the G type and for my purposes it works great. Ken Rockwell, if you take any stock in his reviews, gives the G model high marks. I have no experience with the D model. chase
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