Which Nikon 70-300?
Feb 27, 2018 09:06:14 #
Which of the Nikon 70-300 lenses would be most appropriate for my D7200? I am a “casual” photographer of landscapes and nature.
Feb 27, 2018 09:10:16 #
1frostygun wrote:
Which of the Nikon 70-300 lenses would be most appropriate for my D7200? I am a “casual” photographer of landscapes and nature.
The AF-S 70-300mm VR would be your best option.
Feb 27, 2018 09:30:07 #
I agree with the MT Shooter, The AF-S 70-300mm VR is a really good lens and I've seen them used in perfect shape for under $200. The 55-300 has more range and is sharp but the auto-focus is slow. The The AF-S 70-300mm VR will also work on FF if you ever change to the larger sensor.
Feb 27, 2018 11:55:48 #
MT Shooter wrote:
The AF-S 70-300mm VR would be your best option.
I agree with you. After research we got my wife a Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED Lens. As i recall it was a little less than $500 new. I like the warrantee provided by Nikon. It is used with a D3100, D80 and D200. She really likes it a lot and is still learning how to use it. I am attaching a photo she took last month on the east coast of Florida at Gamble Rogers State Park. Taken with this lens on a D3100. Hand held and picture is straight out of camera.
Feb 28, 2018 06:08:31 #
I have an AF-S 70-300 VR and i really like the lens. It is best at f/8 to f/10 on the long end ... i try and keep it below 270mm for the sharpest images, but it is genuinely a good, inexpensive lens. I would recommend avoiding the AF-P 70-300...it is a DX lens... I also have one of those and I do not find it as sharp as the AF-S. I bought my AF-S used from KEH. Enjoy it! (nice shot by the way).
Feb 28, 2018 06:52:38 #
I'm about to sell mine if you're interested. I always take care of my equipment - no scratches or dents. Send a private message if you are interested and I'll send some pictures.
Feb 28, 2018 08:10:06 #
I have the Tamron 70-300 VC, and chose it over the Nikon . Both lenses tested very comparable, but the Tamron can be had for around $350 USD..a real bargain with incredible vibration control!
Feb 28, 2018 10:00:54 #
Get the VR. Any lens over 100mm becomes difficult to hold steady, the VR will help this dramatically. It will come down to "getting the shot" or "missing the shot". I have VR on my 70-200mm, huge difference from the days of my 80-200mm that did not have VR
Feb 28, 2018 10:04:42 #
I have found that the Kenko 1.4 teleconverter works very well with the AF-S 70-300 VR. You lose 1 fstop, so it is best with good light.
Feb 28, 2018 10:49:58 #
VTMatwood wrote:
I have an AF-S 70-300 VR and i really like the lens. It is best at f/8 to f/10 on the long end ... i try and keep it below 270mm for the sharpest images, but it is genuinely a good, inexpensive lens. I would recommend avoiding the AF-P 70-300...it is a DX lens... I also have one of those and I do not find it as sharp as the AF-S. I bought my AF-S used from KEH. Enjoy it! (nice shot by the way).
There are two 70-300 mm AF-P lenses. One is DX and one is FF- the faster one is FF and about 750.00 and is excellent.
Feb 28, 2018 11:21:58 #
I agree. Especially sharp at the long end!
suntouched wrote:
There are two 70-300 mm AF-P lenses. One is DX and one is FF- the faster one is FF and about 750.00 and is excellent.
Feb 28, 2018 11:30:02 #
suntouched wrote:
There are two 70-300 mm AF-P lenses. One is DX and one is FF- the faster one is FF and about 750.00 and is excellent.
Thanks for the education!
Feb 28, 2018 11:35:25 #
tayho wrote:
I have found that the Kenko 1.4 teleconverter works very well with the AF-S 70-300 VR. You lose 1 fstop, so it is best with good light.
Tayho... do you know the model number of the Kenko TC? I'd like to do some research on that and it's capability with my camera (D7100). The Teleplus Pro 300 1.4X DGX is not listing the AF-S 70-300 as compatable... additionally, it requires that the VR assistance be disabled prior to use.
Feb 28, 2018 13:45:48 #
VTMatwood wrote:
Tayho... do you know the model number of the Kenko TC? I'd like to do some research on that and it's capability with my camera (D7100). The Teleplus Pro 300 1.4X DGX is not listing the AF-S 70-300 as compatable... additionally, it requires that the VR assistance be disabled prior to use.
VTMatwood
I have the Teleplus Pro 300 1.4 DGX. I have not encountered any compatability issues. Auto Focus and Metering work the same with it attached(other than the loss of an fstop which can effect focus in low light).
I typically use a tripod, since with my D7200 the effective telephoto is 630mm at the maximum 300mm setting on the lens. So I haven’t experienced using VR while using the teleconverter.
Here is a link to an older PDF compatability table.
http://www.kenkoglobal.com/photo/Total_Compatibility_Table_PDF.pdf
Hope this helps
Feb 28, 2018 22:00:08 #
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