I would like to hear opinions on what you may consider the sharpest zoom available for Nikon. I've grown unsatisfied with my 18-150 and 18-200 due to generally soft results on my D7100.
I shoot mostly landscapes, so I would be looking at the wide end on the low side.
Thoughts?
The sharpest zoom is the Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 in my opinion. You shouldn't be getting too soft with the 18-200 f/3.5 with the D7100. Your DOF may be off or your AF may be off for what you are trying to do. Try a single focus point with a wide DOF and a higher f stop and see it that helps. I like my 18-200 on the D7100. For really sharp landscapes, a 14-24 or a 24-70 would be good. Good luck.
Ambrose wrote:
I would like to hear opinions on what you may consider the sharpest zoom available for Nikon. I've grown unsatisfied with my 18-150 and 18-200 due to generally soft results on my D7100.
I shoot mostly landscapes, so I would be looking at the wide end on the low side.
Thoughts?
tradio wrote:
14-24, 24-70, 70-200
Thanks. I guess I'm looking for any specific brands or models folks have had solid experience with.
I have a D800 and a D7100. My go to lens for landscapes is the 24-70. It simply is the best landscape lens I have ever used.
My holy trinity of lenses include the 24-70, the 70-200 and the 200-400. With those three I can capture anything with unmatched clarity and resolution. Period!!
Note: for my money (and I did spend it to back this up) the 24-70 makes the 18-200 look like it is shooting through sand.
You don't mention your lens brand name and where they are soft, beginning of focal range or the start of it? Most lenses are a bit soft at the extreme ends. All lenses have a sweet spot, normally around F8.
If your photos are soft, I would find out why they are soft before purchasing a new lens, or you may get the same softness and be disappointed.
However, I like the 70-300 f2.8. I have a friend who had the Nikor, and I rented a Sigma, shot the same shots with both, threw them into LR and could not tell the difference. So for the $800 cost savings I went with Sigma, and have not looked back.
luvmypets
Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC
If you go to dxomark.com there is a section on lens comparison. You can even have it filter for your specific camera, different brands, zooms,primes etc. I was surprised to see that the Tamron 24-70 and 70-200 out performed their Nikon equivalents and cost hundreds less. After more research on the web that agreed with those findings I purchased the Tamrons and am thrilled with them. I never thought I'd buy anything but Nikon.
I am planning a future purchase of the D610 and according to Dxomark these lenses are still the better choice for that camera also.
Capture48 wrote:
You don't mention your lens brand name and where they are soft, beginning of focal range or the start of it?
Good point. These are Nikons. While there is a sweet spot, I guess I'd rather have a "sweet range" that is larger than what I'm getting. Thanks!
Look at the Sigma 18-35 1.8 Art. Crazy sharp lens. $800. I also like the 24-105 f4 Art lens. The 18-35 is DX and the 24-105 is FF.
Sigma 24-105 f/4 Art lens, phenomenal, Nikon 16-35 f/4 both excellent lenses
Ambrose wrote:
I would like to hear opinions on what you may consider the sharpest zoom available for Nikon. I've grown unsatisfied with my 18-150 and 18-200 due to generally soft results on my D7100.
I shoot mostly landscapes, so I would be looking at the wide end on the low side.
Thoughts?
Ambrose wrote:
I would like to hear opinions on what you may consider the sharpest zoom available for Nikon. I've grown unsatisfied with my 18-150 and 18-200 due to generally soft results on my D7100.
I shoot mostly landscapes, so I would be looking at the wide end on the low side.
Thoughts?
It's a DX lens, but take a look at the 17-55.
I have a Nikon D7000 and am looking for a 70-200 F/2.8 lens primarily for photographing bands on a football day and night and for photographing band and colorguard groups indoors, generally in gymnasiums. I would probably go with Tamron because I like my 28-300 and the 28-75 F/2.8 I just bought (among others). For the price difference, is the vibration reduction or stabilization a must with this type of lens?
Good vs. Phenomenal. So many of us are amazed with "good."
DOOK
Loc: Maclean, Australia
The two sharpest zooms I use on my D7100 both happen to be Sigmas....17-50mm f2.8, & a 70-200mm f2.8. They are both razor sharp throughout their range, but the 17-50mm at 50mm & around f5.6 to f16 is an absolute tack driver.
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