downsizing lens
Sep 17, 2014 14:26:01 #
oldie65 wrote:
I am using a 70 to 200 2.8 nikon lens,which seems to keep getting heavier for some odd reason,I am 65 now,might have somethig to do with it, just don't know...........what would be the next step down on a good lens not so heavy.my camera is nikon d300.
I found that a better strap (Op Tech) made a big difference
Sep 17, 2014 14:46:03 #
oldie65 wrote:
I am using a 70 to 200 2.8 nikon lens,which seems to keep getting heavier for some odd reason,I am 65 now,might have somethig to do with it, just don't know...........what would be the next step down on a good lens not so heavy.my camera is nikon d300.
It all depends what sacrifices you are willing to live with:
Max. lens aperture (from 2.8 down to 4 or 5.6)?
pro built?
weather sealing?
better ability to manual focus?
etc.
Here is a suggestion:
For less than the price of a 70-200 f/4 you could get a 3X00 or 5X00 Nikon body with a lightweight 55-300 4-5.6 zoom.
If you buy factory refurbished you're looking at about $600-900 for both items depending on the body you chose.
These newer bodies have better low-light capability than your D300 which should at least partially offset the lower aperture of the 55-300 lens.
Example:
D300 (w.battery) and 70-200 f/4
903g + 850g = 1735g
D5200 (w.battery) and 55-300 f/4-5.6
555g + 580g = 1135g
That's a 600g difference in weight!
Oct 6, 2015 09:29:13 #
Oct 6, 2015 09:59:30 #
klaus wrote:
It all depends what sacrifices you are willing to ... (show quote)
What is that in oz and pounds?
Oct 6, 2015 13:38:41 #
Oct 8, 2015 22:21:56 #
oldie65 wrote:
I am using a 70 to 200 2.8 nikon lens,which seems to keep getting heavier for some odd reason,I am 65 now,might have somethig to do with it, just don't know...........what would be the next step down on a good lens not so heavy.my camera is nikon d300.
I will soon be 94; but I have an OP/TECH USA "BINO/CAM HARNESS" which makes the camera and lens seem much lighter. Mine is the model in webbing.
Oct 8, 2015 22:21:56 #
oldie65 wrote:
I am using a 70 to 200 2.8 nikon lens,which seems to keep getting heavier for some odd reason,I am 65 now,might have somethig to do with it, just don't know...........what would be the next step down on a good lens not so heavy.my camera is nikon d300.
I will soon be 94; but I have an OP/TECH USA "BINO/CAM HARNESS" which makes the camera and lens seem much lighter. Mine is the model in webbing.
Oct 9, 2015 00:10:29 #
If you want to stay with your DSLR and are willing to go with a very good but not exotic lens, get a 28-300mm. Everybody I know who has one likes it tremendously, as I do. You can put it on your camera and it never take it over, it cover such a wide range.
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