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Oct 31, 2017 18:41:43   #
Yes, normal lens 50 mm. The human eye is actually about 54 mm, so the Minolta 55 mm in the old days was closer to real normal than the Nikkor 50 mm.
Normal zoom was about 50% on each side of 50-55, so 25 mm to 80 mm was the normal in film days. I had a 85 mm on my film camera 40 yrs ago which was considered a "portrait" lens, being right in between normal and telephoto as defined back then by the Nikon "traveling" school (full weekend seminars). Above, I called my 16-85 normal which was challenged. Sorry, but I think it really is. I would consider the 18-55 "kit" lens mentioned above also to be normal because "normal" in the DSLR world today is more like 36 mm in sync with the human eye. This all gets further complicated with FX and DX. I have a 28-300 FX zoom on a D500. That is really a 42-450 mm from what I have been told if you use the 150% rule of thumb. "Standard," "mid-range," and "normal" are the same thing to me.
Aside comment: I have a FX lens on a upscale DX body because eveyone tells me FX glass is better..... and I plan to convert to a 750 or 850 body someday. Maybe I am wrong.
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Oct 31, 2017 11:47:45   #
Not wide angle, and not telephoto. 16-85 is my current DX. In the old days of film cameras, that was called "normal." Sorry if my terminology is not up to date.
I have a FX 28-300. I wish to get a wider zoom, maybe 16-35, also FX.
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Oct 31, 2017 10:17:18   #
Autofoocus 16-85 mm DX Format Zoom 3.5 - 5.6 GED VR. With Nikon Lens Hood and Nikon Protective Filter. 5 Months Old, Used just One Hour. Upgrading to FX for a D750. $450.00 asking ($700.00 retail).
Call or Text 414-550-6100. Or reply here on UHH.
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Oct 31, 2017 10:09:51   #
No, it is a 16-85 DX and I want a similar FX. The condition on the DX is excellent; only used for about an hour last May. Half of retail is $350.00 and I would be happy with that.
I also have you what you reference as the 18-55 "kit" lens that I have had for over a decade (came with my D50). Not selling because I have a ton of 52 mm special filters (from my film camera 40 yrs ago) that I like to experiment with for special effects.
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Oct 31, 2017 08:55:01   #
I would like to sell a lens, and buy another. I have a DX "normal" zoom and wish to buy a FX.
Does anyone have an idea of where to go to do this. ? My local camera store is not interrested. Listing on Craig's has not generated any results.
THanks in advance for any ideas.
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Oct 30, 2017 10:28:00   #
I recently traded a D5300 for a D500 and very happy. (Unlike a comment from another here, it is NOT full frame. But it is the best DX in my opinion.) The 16-80 is a paired zoom which I would also recommend.
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Oct 3, 2017 09:27:03   #
Thanks to eveyone. Very helpful comments and resources. I have downloaded the Nikon software and it works fine. It is actually an update to View NX2 which came with my D80 a decade ago. Sure would have been nice to have a disc with the D500. I also loaded FastStone and might use the the future. I'm set.
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Oct 2, 2017 15:11:54   #
r.g: That's very helpful because I use windows 10 almost exclusively, including my phone. Thanks !!
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Oct 2, 2017 11:56:53   #
I have heard about dropbox and will research. Thanks!
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Oct 2, 2017 11:55:10   #
No software came with the D500. I still have "View NX 2" Nikon software installed on my computer that was with my D80 several years ago. I do not wish to use facebook for security and privacy issues.
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Oct 2, 2017 11:02:00   #
I shoot jpg fine and RAW (NEF on D 500). I have a problem sending pics by E-mail because of the resolution and mpx. Both gmail and yahoo have limitations and in general I can only send on pic at a time, which is quite a headache if I want to send several pics. I know there are (maybe several) ways to reduce quality for e-mailing and I need assistance on how to do that. BTW, I save to my computer through the windows default program. Thanks in advance.
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Sep 19, 2017 11:47:13   #
Panasonic got out of the business of TV, stereo, and other electronics because competing brands were superior. I drew a conclusion to their photo products which probably was not totally fair. I'll add however that my Leica "shirtpocket" body (C-Lux) was made in the Panasonic factory and I do not think it is very good quality; not up to Leica standards but the lens is terrific. Leica has dropped that agreement and now manufacture their own bodies. Also, I had a Panasonic Video 8 movie camera several years ago and it was junk; I replaced with a Eumig.
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Sep 19, 2017 11:25:57   #
The body had a box and paperwork; the lens had nothng.
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Sep 18, 2017 16:20:00   #
Hi Goofy/Newfie;
The store says the two len's are equal in performance and will not do anything. "Temporary price differential." As for the one sold to me being used, denied.
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Sep 18, 2017 16:15:08   #
Hi Mac: Rounding to nearest $'s, I paid $2,400 for a body worth $1,900 and a lens worth $650. So, yes I got a $150 deal. However the lens was supposed to be a value of $1,050 per the package promo. Guess I'm out $400. To make matters worse, the 16-85 cheaper lens did not have a box, manual, or warranty card. So I suspect it was used, or at best a display piece. So I am probably out another $200-$300. The store contends the two len's are equal in performance, just priced differently. I don't go to this store any more. Thanks for your interest.
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