All around lens (Page 2): As others have mentioned, the Nikon 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 kit lens is an excellent all around DX lens. It's the one I leave on my D7200. The other one I use is...

Strodav Loc: Houston, Tx

As others have mentioned, the Nikon 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 kit lens is an excellent all around DX lens. It's the one I leave on my D7200. The other one I use is the Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3. It's the one I leave on my D500.

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

dpardue wrote:

The photo looks great. Im not looking for perfection just some good photos without having to change lens all the time. Thank you.

I guess you were addressing me. If you click "quote reply" as I did here, we could tell who you are speaking to.

Yes - I find the 18-300mm is a good compromise. It gives a large zoom range and was $200 less than the Tamron at that time.

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

larryepage wrote:

You have gotten some good advice here. You will have to make the final choice based on what you like to photograph.

Years ago, I used an 18-70mm Nikkor zoom as my basic travel lens. It's really not a particularly good lens, neither really sharp nor fast, but I still have a lot of pretty decent and important images that I captured with it. Later I bought a 17-55mm f/2.8 Nikkor DX zoom. Much nicer. Tremendously better images, but pretty heavy. Then came a 18-200 mm zoom in a collection of equipment that came my way. Very flexible (but quirky) lens. Not great, but pretty capable if you pay attention to what you are doing. Finally (and for me, best) settled on the 24-120mm f/4 full frame Nikkor. I almost never used the really widest focal lengths, so don't miss them. I just make a panorama when a really wide image occasionally presents itself. Doesn't work for railroad shots when the trains are in motion, but wide shots of trains lose too much detail anyway.

What you have to decide is whether you are asking for a lens that is the only one you are going to take on your trip with you or if you are looking for the lens that will generally be on your camera, even if you have others with you. It makes a huge difference in how you make your choice. That choice may not be the same for a trip to the great outdoors as it is for a trip visiting museums and historical buildings.

The next choice is what your expectations are around your travel photographs. I decided a long time ago that there is a big difference between those photographs that I'm taking to mark and remember my trip and those that I'm taking hoping that they turn out to be wonderful works of art. And if I am travelling with my wife, I don't try to capture too many images in that second category. Not the purpose of the trip. But I can still work quickly and competently to capture images that are more than just "snapshots."

There are times to be "that guy with a camera," and times just to be that guy with a camera. I really like to travel with a D500 and a 24-120mm f/4 and nothing else on family trips. It captures enough light (at least most of the time), provides a good zoom range, produces sharp images, isn't excessively big or heavy, and doesn't take up too much space in the car or plane. When going by myself, there may be two bags full of everything that might be needed, one for DX and one for full frame. Plus a tripod.

So give it some thought. Where do you usually go? Always the same sort of destination? What do you photograph? Do you really do a lot of wide angle photographs? Do you like them later when you have a chance to look at them? Do you use long focal lengths a lot? Does that work out for you, or do you just end up with a bunch of hazy images of distant mountains? Match your lens to those images that end up being worth keeping.

You have gotten some good advice here. You will h... (show quote)

👍👍 Good advice!

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

dpardue wrote:

Hi y'all,

Looking for suggestions for an all around
lens for travel for my Nikon D7200.

Thank you.

Nikon 28-300.

ELNikkor

95% of my photos are done within 18-140. That lens is sharp & light-weight; it is the only lens my friend uses on his D7500.

AGO

I have a D7100 and travel to Europe twice a year. I take along a Nikon 18-200mm DX and a Sigma 10-20mm DX. I use the 18-200 95% of the time. The 10-20 is good for street shots or to get overall shots in villages, etc. The only problem with these lenses is that neither has a wide aperture, so they are not good in low light. If I know I'm going to be in some dark places where I can't use a flash (i.e. cathedrals) I take along a Sigma 30mm f/1.8. All of this, along with a decent flash, a few filters, etc. fit nicely into a backpack and it is not too heavy. I also own a Sigma 18-250 DX, which is a decent lens, but not as sharp as the Nikon 18-200.

david vt Loc: Vermont

DaveO wrote:

Nikon 18-140 or Tamron 18-400 if you need longer.

We have both with thousands of nice shots including flowers and wildlife.

Agree with this recommendation. The 18-140 immediately popped into my mind. It was next on my wishlist for the D7200 (with FF equiv of 24 to 210) as a walk-around lens. (I eventually changed direction for a Sony RX100vii as my walk around due to weight issues while hiking - just adding so you know while still on wish list and not on the camera).

I would like to change out my Nikkor 16-80 for the Tamron 18-140, as I find the 80 an odd stopping point (frequently wanted a bit longer), and I think I would find the small 17-55, even with the rave reviews of that lens, even more restrictive

Also agree with the 18-400 if you want a “do everything” lens, but it will be heavier for just walking around and only you can decide if the trade-off between weight and that part of the range is worth it.

As a D7200 owner, please post your final decision and why when you are done.

Good luck

Elmo55 Loc: Illinois

My personal preference was a Tamron 18-400 on a Nikon D7200. I highly recommend it.

Moondoggie Loc: Southern California

When I travel, I use most of the time a Tamron 18-400mm. I have a D5300 body. I also have a Nikon 18-140mm that is lighter in weight but not as good for a distance shot. There appears to always be a trade off if you only want to take one lens.

agillot

18 / 300

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

dpardue wrote:

Hi y'all,

Looking for suggestions for an all around
lens for travel for my Nikon D7200.

Thank you.

I thought all lenses were round

Flickwet Loc: NEOhio

larryepage wrote:

You have gotten some good advice here. You will have to make the final choice based on what you like to photograph.

Years ago, I used an 18-70mm Nikkor zoom as my basic travel lens. It's really not a particularly good lens, neither really sharp nor fast, but I still have a lot of pretty decent and important images that I captured with it. Later I bought a 17-55mm f/2.8 Nikkor DX zoom. Much nicer. Tremendously better images, but pretty heavy. Then came a 18-200 mm zoom in a collection of equipment that came my way. Very flexible (but quirky) lens. Not great, but pretty capable if you pay attention to what you are doing. Finally (and for me, best) settled on the 24-120mm f/4 full frame Nikkor. I almost never used the really widest focal lengths, so don't miss them. I just make a panorama when a really wide image occasionally presents itself. Doesn't work for railroad shots when the trains are in motion, but wide shots of trains lose too much detail anyway.

What you have to decide is whether you are asking for a lens that is the only one you are going to take on your trip with you or if you are looking for the lens that will generally be on your camera, even if you have others with you. It makes a huge difference in how you make your choice. That choice may not be the same for a trip to the great outdoors as it is for a trip visiting museums and historical buildings.

The next choice is what your expectations are around your travel photographs. I decided a long time ago that there is a big difference between those photographs that I'm taking to mark and remember my trip and those that I'm taking hoping that they turn out to be wonderful works of art. And if I am travelling with my wife, I don't try to capture too many images in that second category. Not the purpose of the trip. But I can still work quickly and competently to capture images that are more than just "snapshots."

There are times to be "that guy with a camera," and times just to be that guy with a camera. I really like to travel with a D500 and a 24-120mm f/4 and nothing else on family trips. It captures enough light (at least most of the time), provides a good zoom range, produces sharp images, isn't excessively big or heavy, and doesn't take up too much space in the car or plane. When going by myself, there may be two bags full of everything that might be needed, one for DX and one for full frame. Plus a tripod.

So give it some thought. Where do you usually go? Always the same sort of destination? What do you photograph? Do you really do a lot of wide angle photographs? Do you like them later when you have a chance to look at them? Do you use long focal lengths a lot? Does that work out for you, or do you just end up with a bunch of hazy images of distant mountains? Match your lens to those images that end up being worth keeping.

You have gotten some good advice here. You will h... (show quote)

I second the 24-120 f4 on a DX camera as the range of 36-180 covers the most general and convenient of focal ranges...for ME, your mileage may very, I use the 24-120 on my D300s, and 18-35 on my D700, gives me a great all round backseat of the car kit.

rikhar Loc: Ct. shoreline

dpardue wrote:

The photo looks great. Im not looking for perfection just some good photos without having to change lens all the time. Thank you.

The Tamron 18-400 gets my vote ...I keep that lens on my d7200 for my walk-around lens , it is a bit heavy but not prohibitively so.

Rick

appealnow Loc: Dallas, Texas

I use the Nikkor DX 18-300 mm for travel on my D5600.

cameraf4 Loc: Delaware

When you ask a question like this you will always get suggestion "up-the-yin-yang". If you only want to travel with one lens (not a great idea, IMHO), for a DX Nikon, I would suggest a zoom that Starts at 16mm and goes to whatever tele length whose weight-and-size you are comfortable with. Don't complicate things by buying an FX lense.