Please help with lens decision!
Jul 29, 2013 07:11:03 #
Several years ago, I bought the Tamron 18-270 to take with me on a cruise. I could not get a sharp image on my D300,
immediately exchanged it for a Sigma 18-200 and had no problem after that> I now have two of the Sigma, but will be selling one when I sell my D300.
immediately exchanged it for a Sigma 18-200 and had no problem after that> I now have two of the Sigma, but will be selling one when I sell my D300.
Jul 29, 2013 08:51:25 #
I have a D7100 with a couple of kit lenses from an older Nikon. The lens I use most is a Sigma 18-250, which I chose for it's micro ability. It gets a bit heavy if you're packing it around all day but I like it. I don't like carting around a bunch of stuff so it is a good compromise for me.
Jul 29, 2013 08:55:16 #
RealBohemian wrote:
I own D7100 upgraded from D90,now is time to look ... (show quote)
Try this site for a good comparison based on "numbers" rather than opinion. You also have to remember that they produce thousands of lenses a year, and they are not all identical. Variations in manufacturing can produce sharp of less sharp images. Have you tried doing a focus adjustment of your camera for that lens?
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Lenses/Compare-Camera-Lenses
Jul 29, 2013 09:17:36 #
deepdiverv
Loc: arizona
I have both the 18- 200 and the 18-300mm and use them on my D7100 and the 18-300mm is my favorite. It's the best travel lens I have ever used.
18-300mm D7100
Jul 29, 2013 09:24:00 #
deepdiverv wrote:
I have both the 18- 200 and the 18-300mm and use them on my D7100 and the 18-300mm is my favorite. It's the best travel lens I have ever used.
Nice shot. The color in the flowers makes a big difference.
Jul 29, 2013 15:22:42 #
RealBohemian wrote:
I own D7100 upgraded from D90,now is time to look ... (show quote)
After much advice, discussion and trials I plumbed for the Nikon 18-300 and love it. It's on my camera 80% f the time. I made this purchase primarily because I will stick to DX and like the wide bottom end. However, can't help agree with MT Shooters logic on the 28-300 as you already own one. If you can forego the wide bottom end you have your lens of choice I feel.
Jul 29, 2013 15:27:31 #
deepdiverv wrote:
I have both the 18- 200 and the 18-300mm and use them on my D7100 and the 18-300mm is my favorite. It's the best travel lens I have ever used.
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Jul 29, 2013 15:59:08 #
Jul 29, 2013 16:45:48 #
romanticf16
Loc: Commerce Twp, MI
If your wife will be using the 28-300 on the D800 I'd get the 18-300 for your DX Camera. I love it on my D300. I bought it at full price, was a bit upset when Nikon dropped the price $300 six months later- I'm not sure if this was an inventory adjustment or a permanent drop. Also, look for it as a Nikon Factory Refurb to
save a bit and know it has been factory tested to specs. Your
7100 is lighter than myD300, so that should balance out the weight difference of the lens.
save a bit and know it has been factory tested to specs. Your
7100 is lighter than myD300, so that should balance out the weight difference of the lens.
Jul 29, 2013 20:16:06 #
I also have a Tamron 18-270 on my Nikon D5000. I love this lens. I use it for shooting soccer games, plays in low light theaters, lighthouses, parties, water sports, and vacation pictures. I had one of these lenses on my Minolta 35 mm film camera for many years. I no longer shoot film. Anyway, there must be something wrong with your particular lens. Take it back to the dealer or send it in to Tamron. My Nikon lenses stay in the drawer - the Tamron stays on the camera.
Jul 29, 2013 23:09:39 #
RealBohemian wrote:
I own D7100 upgraded from D90,now is time to look ... (show quote)
I use the 18-300 DX lens on my D7100 (80% of the time)
Very good lens, well suited for the D7100
Jul 30, 2013 01:43:31 #
Thank you all for your help, I've buy 18-200,and so far i like the weight, since 18-300 is the heaviest Nikon super zoom,this look like affordable traveling size.
Jul 30, 2013 10:15:47 #
deepdiverv wrote:
I have both the 18- 200 and the 18-300mm and use them on my D7100 and the 18-300mm is my favorite. It's the best travel lens I have ever used.
Great shot - everything sharp and in focus - nothing beats a good lens used by a good photographer.
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