I am in a bit of a quandary here. I have a Tokina 11-16 wide angle zoom for my D7200. But I'm finding that I'm really not sure how I would use this lens. It's a very good lens, but I'm not finding a lot o use for it. Perhaps I just don't understand it, maybe I just don't know how to properly use this kind of lens. As a result, I rarely use it. Can some of you more knowledgeable folks offer up some suggestions? My photography is mainly landscapes and flowers. Haven't gotten into macro yet, and I don't do wildlife or BIF. Thanks in advance.

I received a number of suggestions on which lens to begin with for my new Df. I appreciate your (plural) thoughtful advice. I can't wait to try the body, but since well recommended lenses are pricey and I am still mulling choices over, I decided to order an AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D. This is inexpensive and will help me become familiar with the Df and also test the camera in-body focus motor. My other DX lenses all have SWM focusing. I can play with the camera and still plan for the big dollar purchase of a lens. Choices other than the Nikon brand include a Sigma 24-105mm F/4 DG OS HSM ART Lens for Nikon SLR and a Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 F1.8 Art lens - a 53 oz. whopper. No one mentioned the Nikkor 24-85 f2.8-4 lens. Is this one a dog? As always, thank you all for your help.

I just rented (from Lens Rental) the Df for a mini vacation because I've been fascinated by it as a potential second camera to my D810. Liked the camera very much. IMO, one of the nice things about the camera is its relatively small size combined with an excellent full frame sensor. Therefore, putting a large zoom lens on it seems to defeat one of its advantages; plus the camera does not have a large beefy grip to help control the resulting front weight. I would suggest that the first lens(es) purchased be smaller-sized, prime lenses. The ones I used most when I had it were the 50mm, 35mm and 20mm. If you don't mind manual focus (which is fairly easy with the camera's confirmation dot), I concur with a previous suggestion to try AIS lenses (this camera cries out for the 50mm f1.2). Enjoy!

I've been taking photos since childhood. I can't play an instrument or hold a tune. I took accordion lessons for a couple of years at around age 8, but that was the extent of my musical endeavors. I do enjoy music though, primarily classic rock, jazz and blues. I'm a semi-retired aerospace engineer and I design, build and fly radio control airplanes, I'm also a "car guy." I also do some woodworking. I really enjoy the creative part of model airplanes and woodworking.

I think the key here is the link between photography and doing something creative, whether it be music, painting, designing something or whatever.