Nikon DX lenses (Page 6): You did, however. Who doesn't love a good however? He did mention the Nikon DX 55-200, a highly unappreciated lens in the DX format. And, who doesn't love a...

tallshooter

SuperflyTNT wrote:

Jeez! I said the same thing two posts ahead of him! 😜🤪

You did, however. Who doesn't love a good however? He did mention the Nikon DX 55-200, a highly unappreciated lens in the DX format. And, who doesn't love a good And? He later put the icing on recommending the 35 1.8 and the 50 1.8 lens. All 4 lens fit easily in a field jacket pocket, And light.

dreff Loc: Bow, WA

The recommended 16-80 is heavy due to the quantity of glass and lower f stop compared to the 16-85. It is also expensive. Dunno why DXO Mark hasn't analyzed this lens. It is grand for wider angle landscapes and ok for other uses

JohnR Loc: The Gates of Hell

Thanks everyone. Looks like the 18-140 is the winner - about 60gm lighter than the 18-300 so I will give it a try.
Cheers JohnR

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

tallshooter wrote:

You did, however. Who doesn't love a good however? He did mention the Nikon DX 55-200, a highly unappreciated lens in the DX format. And, who doesn't love a good And? He later put the icing on recommending the 35 1.8 and the 50 1.8 lens. All 4 lens fit easily in a field jacket pocket, And light.

Ah, but I pointed out the actual small weight differences between the 18-300 and the lenses most were suggesting. 😜🤪

tallshooter

SuperflyTNT wrote:

Ah, but I pointed out the actual small weight differences between the 18-300 and the lenses most were suggesting. 😜🤪

Granted, you win, ha!

Moondoggie Loc: Southern California

I have a 18-140 Nikon that not too heavy and takes great images.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

dreff wrote:

The recommended 16-80 is heavy due to the quantity of glass and lower f stop compared to the 16-85. It is also expensive. Dunno why DXO Mark hasn't analyzed this lens. It is grand for wider angle landscapes and ok for other uses

The 16-80 came as the kit lens on my D500. It's a really nice lens albeit a bit short on the long end. It's nice indoors in natural light, especially if you're not afraid to turn up the ISO a bit.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Moondoggie wrote:

I have a 18-140 Nikon that not too heavy and takes great images.

I too have the 18-140. It's usually on my D7200. I personally don't find it too heavy and it's capable of great images.

chrisg-optical Loc: New York, NY

The DX 18-140 is often cited as a good walk around GP lens although I don't have it. My GP lens has been the 28-300 FX which wouldn't suit your needs. The Angry Photog likes the 17-55 DX but I would get a good used one.

cpl3 Loc: Spokane, WA

JohnR -
I use a Nikon 18-200. There is also an 18-300 - but I found it to be a little too big for my own taste. The 18-200 has excellent optics, especially for a general walk around lens. It's a nice size and doesn't weigh too much. I've had my copy since 2006 and it still works great. Worth taking a look at in my opinion.

GBM

Hi John. I love my 18-200 zoom. Lighter, and probably a bit sharper, than your 18-300. I've taken it to Costa Rica, China, and Africa, and I have been very happy with the results - at 13x19 and even at 17-22.
George

2dawgs Loc: Eastern Washington State

The Nikon 16-80mm f/2.8-4DX is on my D500 90% of the time. Nikon 70-200mm f/4 gets all the range I need, at the moment.

GLSmith Loc: Tampa, Fl

Check out Ken Rockwell's site "www.kenrockwell.com" He is a well known independent researcher/analyst for lack of better words of all Nikon bodies & lenses . He offers pictures taken with many lenses & which lenses he recommends & others he doesnt.as well as why.

Vtphotog Loc: Burlington Vermont

I also use my 18-300 on my D7500. It not the sharpest lens in the bag, especially at extremes, but it does allow me to almost never miss the shot. Albeit not quite as sharp as I would like it.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

GBM wrote:

Hi John. I love my 18-200 zoom. Lighter, and probably a bit sharper, than your 18-300. I've taken it to Costa Rica, China, and Africa, and I have been very happy with the results - at 13x19 and even at 17-22.
George

18-300 = 19.4 oz
18-200 = 19.9 oz

Not lighter.