All-in-one travel lens?
Apr 17, 2016 11:36:48 #
I have a couple of lenses that spend a lot of time with me when just shooting. The 24-70, 70-200 and the Sigma 24-105 ART. Although I don't personally care for the all-in-ones, they do absolutely have their purpose in life. If you have the room to do so, I'd suggest taking a few lenses with you and, when necessary, limit yourself to just one for the day. If part of the purpose of the trip is photography, you will zoom with your feet, if photography is secondary, by all means the all-in-one is the best choice. I am currently debating the purchase of a smaller body just for this purpose. Best of luck.
Apr 17, 2016 11:39:27 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
cogerox wrote:
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My questions are:
1. Do you have any experience with this lens and would you recommend it?
2. Do you know of a similar lens that performs better for a similar price?
My questions are:
1. Do you have any experience with this lens and would you recommend it?
2. Do you know of a similar lens that performs better for a similar price?
It's been many years since I've tried any of the "do-it-all" lenses. I have no interest in them and wouldn't waste my money on one.
It just isn't that big a deal to carry a second and even third lens, and change them out when needed. As far as I'm concerned, those do-it-all-but-none-of-it-particularly-well lenses defeat the whole purpose of a DSLR/SLR... which is designed specifically to allow lens changes. To me that's especially true if carrying a frickin' 36MP full frame camera!
Apr 17, 2016 11:51:45 #
The 28-300 is perfect for travel. You will be pleased with your photos. I have used this lens on both my D7000 and D800.
Apr 17, 2016 12:01:16 #
WmLeeGriffin wrote:
I tried to travel with one "do all" lens and felt to confined, finding shots I wanted, but just didn't like the end result. Now I take my D7100 with the Nikon 50mm f/1.4, 35mm f/1.8 and Tamron 18-200 f/3.5. The 35 & 50 are small and tuck away in my small bag, the Tamron is a nice, general, all around that I use 80% of the time. I just finished a fly to Chicago/road trip to Phoenix and got everything I needed with all the camera gear was a part of the carry on.
That is great advice & what I would do!
Apr 17, 2016 12:05:13 #
Superzoom DSLR or Superzoom Bridge - my humble and limited by experience opinion is that, as the range of a zoom lens increases then the IQ will decrease. It is down to acceptance levels. One man's meat is another man's poison.
Decide which man you are - or aspire to be. Maybe up to 5X zoom will satisfy most. More than that will sort the men from the boys.
Decide which man you are - or aspire to be. Maybe up to 5X zoom will satisfy most. More than that will sort the men from the boys.
Apr 17, 2016 12:11:42 #
steve_stoneblossom
Loc: Rhode Island, USA
So far it seems the closest 'similar' lens has less than half the range (24-120/f4), or the as-yet mentioned 28-200. You should determine how often you would miss the long end if you go shorter.
As for performance, most here seem pleased with their 28-300, but how demanding are you?
As for performance, most here seem pleased with their 28-300, but how demanding are you?
Apr 17, 2016 12:13:16 #
Your questions were specific and responses covered alot of ground.
As a suggestion, evaluate photos posted in UHH by each of the respondents to your questions. If your shooting style is similar to one or another, pay attention to what was suggested. If your style isn't similar... then their advice may not suit you.
_________
My questions are:
1. Do you have any experience with this lens and would you recommend it?
2. Do you know of a similar lens that performs better for a similar price?
As a suggestion, evaluate photos posted in UHH by each of the respondents to your questions. If your shooting style is similar to one or another, pay attention to what was suggested. If your style isn't similar... then their advice may not suit you.
_________
My questions are:
1. Do you have any experience with this lens and would you recommend it?
2. Do you know of a similar lens that performs better for a similar price?
Apr 17, 2016 13:05:12 #
I have my 28-300 on my D800e 90% of the time. If I had to go somewhere with only one lens, that would be the one.
Apr 17, 2016 13:31:35 #
Apr 17, 2016 14:55:40 #
cogerox wrote:
I am going to be spending 2-3 months traveling the... (show quote)
I use one on my D750 and I'm very pleased with it
Apr 17, 2016 15:13:28 #
Have been using a Tamron 16-300 mm for little over a year now on 7dmk11 and love it, the lens is weather resistant although I wouldn't used it in a down poor I have taken a few shower with no issue what so ever
Apr 17, 2016 15:30:20 #
I agree with everyone who is asking you what types of photos you take. There is some argument that any lens where the focal lengths are greater than 3 times, ie on a 24-70, 24X3=72 or roughly 3 times while on an 18-300; 18X3=54, no where near 300. Instead of 3 times it is 16 times. In those cases where the lengths are more than 3 times the smallest number, the quality diminishes.
Having said that, it really depends on what types of images you take and how picky you are on the quality of the image. I have found these 'all in one' lenses lose image quality at the extremes. If you shoot near 18 or 300; require fast focusing or shoot in low light, these lenses do not give great quality. Shooting towards the middle and in brighter light these lenses are just fine.
My position has always been: if I am serious about this hobby and I want the best quality of image I can possibly take then I must pay the price both financially and physically by carrying around multiple lenses when I travel. It is truly a pain but I appreciate the end result. If those things are not the same for you, then this lens may very well work just fine for you.
Having said that, it really depends on what types of images you take and how picky you are on the quality of the image. I have found these 'all in one' lenses lose image quality at the extremes. If you shoot near 18 or 300; require fast focusing or shoot in low light, these lenses do not give great quality. Shooting towards the middle and in brighter light these lenses are just fine.
My position has always been: if I am serious about this hobby and I want the best quality of image I can possibly take then I must pay the price both financially and physically by carrying around multiple lenses when I travel. It is truly a pain but I appreciate the end result. If those things are not the same for you, then this lens may very well work just fine for you.
Apr 17, 2016 15:30:30 #
cogerox wrote:
I am going to be spending 2-3 months traveling the... (show quote)
Unless you are thinking of doing a considerable amount of wildlife ect. , I would be leaning towards a smaller zoom ratio ( sharper lens, more controllable and lighter ) and a 24mm - xx lens - like the Nikon 24-120 f4. Using the D810, you have plenty of room to crop and pixel enlarge if needed.
Apr 17, 2016 15:33:43 #
imagemeister wrote:
Unless you are thinking of doing a considerable amount of wildlife ect. , I would be leaning towards a smaller zoom ratio ( sharper lens, more controllable and lighter ) and a 24mm - xx lens - like the Nikon 24-120 f4. Using the D810, you have plenty of room to crop and pixel enlarge if needed.
Use a 1.4X TC ( Kenko) with it - if you do not believe in pixel enlargement and use an ISO instaed !
Apr 17, 2016 15:51:48 #
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