Lens choice
May 31, 2013 23:19:12 #
Sneidley
Loc: Goodyear, AZ
I've picked up a 70-300 lens, and now I need the lower range ens to replace my kit lens for a Nikon D5100.
I've found a 24-70 and a 16-85, both for under $400. Both are VR lens, and both are 3.5-5.6.
I'm leaning towards the 16-85 because of the 16, and that it would/could? Be a better walk around lens.
Any reason I should stay away from either?
Thanks
Steve
I've found a 24-70 and a 16-85, both for under $400. Both are VR lens, and both are 3.5-5.6.
I'm leaning towards the 16-85 because of the 16, and that it would/could? Be a better walk around lens.
Any reason I should stay away from either?
Thanks
Steve
May 31, 2013 23:27:50 #
May 31, 2013 23:29:11 #
Jun 1, 2013 00:07:39 #
Sneidley wrote:
Sorry.
Both Nikon
Both Nikon
The 24-70 is not very wide on a 5100.
The only 24-70 I'm familiar with is a 2.8 non- vr.
You will probably be happier with the 16-85, a very good performer on a DX camera.
Jun 1, 2013 00:11:21 #
Sneidley
Loc: Goodyear, AZ
GoofyNewfie wrote:
The 24-70 is not very wide on a 5100.
You will probably be happier with the 16-85, a very good performer on a DX camera.
You will probably be happier with the 16-85, a very good performer on a DX camera.
It's not the 2.8, it's a 3.5
Jun 1, 2013 00:14:21 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
I agree with GoofyNewfie I think the 16-85 will give you more flexibility at the wide/short end.
Jun 1, 2013 00:17:40 #
Pepper wrote:
I agree with GoofyNewfie I think the 16-85 will give you more flexibility at the wide/short end.
I have a 16-85 and it is a verrry good lens.
Light-weight and sharp.
Jun 1, 2013 01:08:02 #
Sneidley
Loc: Goodyear, AZ
Thanks for the help. I did make one mistake, it is a 18-70 3.5- lens.
I went with the 16-85.
I went with the 16-85.
Jun 1, 2013 04:18:51 #
I would go for the 16-85, very good lens and it compliments you 70 - 300 range wise.
Jun 1, 2013 04:33:30 #
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Jun 1, 2013 10:53:58 #
IBE wrote:
Try the Sigma 17-70. Great lens
I agree - controls barrel distortion at the wide angle end very well.
Jun 1, 2013 12:44:39 #
Hi l am looking at 17- 70 sigma does this works on full
fram as for now l have D90 but may be in future l might go for D600 l would like some input
Thanks in advance
fram as for now l have D90 but may be in future l might go for D600 l would like some input
Thanks in advance
Jun 1, 2013 12:48:11 #
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