Replacing/upgrading Nikon 18-55 kit lense - opinions wanted
Dec 4, 2012 22:22:28 #
Hey all, I really like the focal length of my Nikon 18-55 but a recent 3 foot fall to a concrete deck now requires replacement. I shoot the D5100 for nature, landscape and occasional archetecture. I am starting to find success selling some photos. Should I just replace the 18-55 str8 up or would something like the sigma 17-70? The nikon 24-70 is too pricey for me right now. Thoughts?
Dec 5, 2012 00:13:24 #
My D5000 with same kit lens fell 2-feet onto a carpeted floor. Two of three plastic mounting flanges broke-off. Repair cost was the same as replacement cost.
I recommend that you look at a zoom lens with a wider range.
I recommend that you look at a zoom lens with a wider range.
Dec 5, 2012 01:13:00 #
I'd be very tempted to look at the 16-85mm 3.5-5.6 as a reasonably priced replacement. I really like the idea of having a 2.8 maximum aperture in the 24-70, but it's a high price to pay, and 24mm isn't much wide-angle on a DX camera body.
Check it out...see what you think!
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/545654-USA/Nikon_2178_16_85mm_f_3_5_5_6G_ED_VR.html
Check it out...see what you think!
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/545654-USA/Nikon_2178_16_85mm_f_3_5_5_6G_ED_VR.html
Dec 5, 2012 07:26:40 #
Dec 5, 2012 08:06:04 #
Have you given any thought to the 18-105 lens? If you liked your 18-55 I think you will like this lens as well.
Dec 5, 2012 08:20:16 #
Db7423 wrote:
Have you given any thought to the 18-105 lens? If you liked your 18-55 I think you will like this lens as well.
I second the motion. To me it is a logical step up from the 18-55mm. ( I have one and I do like it)
Dec 5, 2012 10:00:55 #
Dec 5, 2012 10:43:36 #
acellis wrote:
Yous guys are great! DB7423 and Charlie is that a Nikon lense?
Indeed it is (DX)
Dec 5, 2012 11:35:43 #
I think you will see you are on track with the Sigma 17-70 2.8-4 - It is the logical choice for you without breaking the bank !
Dec 5, 2012 13:09:25 #
After I broke my 18-55 kit lens, I replaced it with a Nikkor 18-135G. Not fast, but a decent daytime walk-around lens. Affordable on eBay.
Dec 5, 2012 14:19:46 #
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=nikkor+18-135mm&_sacat=0&_odkw=Nikkor+18-135G&_osacat=0&_from=R40
Something I need to put on my old faithful D200 for scout photos.
Something I need to put on my old faithful D200 for scout photos.
Dec 5, 2012 17:36:22 #
My main lens in that range is the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8. Unfortunately the non-VC version (which I own)is by far the better lens, but it lacks the internal focus motor that you would need for your D5100.
An alternative is the Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 EX DC HSM OS. It's in a different league to the typical Nikon DX kit lenses, has a fast constant f/2.8 aperture, but won't break the bank.
The 24-70 isn't an ideal range for DX (unless you pair it with a 10-24), it's massive (utterly dwarfs the D5100) and very heavy.
An alternative is the Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 EX DC HSM OS. It's in a different league to the typical Nikon DX kit lenses, has a fast constant f/2.8 aperture, but won't break the bank.
The 24-70 isn't an ideal range for DX (unless you pair it with a 10-24), it's massive (utterly dwarfs the D5100) and very heavy.
Dec 5, 2012 18:34:08 #
charlie wrote:
I second the motion. To me it is a logical step up from the 18-55mm. ( I have one and I do like it)
Db7423 wrote:
Have you given any thought to the 18-105 lens? If you liked your 18-55 I think you will like this lens as well.
I second the motion. To me it is a logical step up from the 18-55mm. ( I have one and I do like it)
I will "third" the motion of the 18-105mm...Am very happy with the images from this "kit" lens...I have better glass but find myself using this as my walkaround more often than not.....
Dec 5, 2012 19:54:04 #
Thank you one and all! I am leaning towards the Sigma. I read a lot of bad press about the Nikon 18 - 105's plastic mount. Feedback?
Dec 5, 2012 20:46:57 #
acellis wrote:
Thank you one and all! I am leaning towards the Sigma. I read a lot of bad press about the Nikon 18 - 105's plastic mount. Feedback?
Had it since it came out.....no problems at all
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