walk around lens
Aug 15, 2013 22:20:54 #
what is a good walk around lens for indoors/outdoors/closeups/lowlight. for a nikon d3000 and a nikon 3100 camera
Aug 15, 2013 22:32:01 #
If you read some of these perhaps you'll have a better idea.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/search.jsp?q=walk+around+lens.+&u=&s=0
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/search.jsp?q=walk+around+lens.+&u=&s=0
Aug 15, 2013 23:12:28 #
skull head wrote:
what is a good walk around lens for indoors/outdoors/closeups/lowlight. for a nikon d3000 and a nikon 3100 camera
The low-light component of your request limits you somewhat.
There are no "super-zooms" that are fast. The Nikon 18-200 or 300 is not what I would call a low-light lens. They are 3.5 at 18mm and as small as 5.6 on the long end.
It will not be good at focusing in low light. VR doesn't help you if you can't focus.
Personally, I would look at a Sigma 17-50 2.8. I have the Nikon 17-55 2.8 DX and it's a fantastic lens, despite it being expensive and has no VR. Magnification is not real close at 1:5. The Sigma is less expensive, is a very good lens and bas VR ( OS in Sigma-speak)
http://m.dpreview.com/news/2010/2/20/sigma17mm50mm
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003A6NU3U/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1376622656&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX110_SY190
$569.00
Aug 15, 2013 23:25:11 #
Wabbit
Loc: Arizona Desert
skull head wrote:
what is a good walk around lens for indoors/outdoors/closeups/lowlight. for a nikon d3000 and a nikon 3100 camera
You're all over the spectrum Doc ..... for low light ya need a fast lens .....
I'd start here ..... Nikon DX AF-S 35mm f1.8G prime lens, will cost approx $200.
Aug 15, 2013 23:26:14 #
skull head wrote:
what is a good walk around lens for indoors/outdoors/closeups/lowlight. for a nikon d3000 and a nikon 3100 camera
I prefer a wide angle lens. The Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 is a great all-around lens but will not AF on your bodies; however the Tokina 12-24 f/4 will AF, has great resolution and generally costs less than US$450.
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Aug 15, 2013 23:39:35 #
skull head wrote:
what is a good walk around lens for indoors/outdoors/closeups/lowlight. for a nikon d3000 and a nikon 3100 camera
18-300mm
Nikon had them on sale for $699 several months back. I don't know if it will happen again.
(I put the emphasis on walk around. Good for everything but lowlight...but not terrible. Will be a keeper if you upgrade to a new camera with better low light performance than the D3100...which isn't bad just been passed by)
Aug 16, 2013 00:02:33 #
Wabbit wrote:
You're all over the spectrum Doc ..... for low light ya need a fast lens .....
I'd start here ..... Nikon DX AF-S 35mm f1.8G prime lens, will cost approx $200.
I'd start here ..... Nikon DX AF-S 35mm f1.8G prime lens, will cost approx $200.
Good suggestion wabbit :thumbup:
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-35mm-1-8G-Digital-Cameras/dp/B001S2PPT0
Aug 16, 2013 07:01:28 #
Wabbit wrote:
You're all over the spectrum Doc ..... for low light ya need a fast lens .....
I'd start here ..... Nikon DX AF-S 35mm f1.8G prime lens, will cost approx $200.
I'd start here ..... Nikon DX AF-S 35mm f1.8G prime lens, will cost approx $200.
Hello and welcome.
Yes, good suggestion. Walk around - to me means light weight as well and versatility, and it is certainly light weight, and as versatile focal length as you will get in a prime lens. Low light - definitely. Close ups - the focal distance is not marked on the lens, but I make the max magnification to be 3.7 times. That's good for all sort of close ups in my book. And as pointed out, dead cost effective.
Have fun.
Aug 16, 2013 07:30:25 #
PhotoGator
Loc: Florida
skull head wrote:
what is a good walk around lens for indoors/outdoors/closeups/lowlight. for a nikon d3000 and a nikon 3100 camera
I am seriously considering the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/909805-REG/Sigma_884306_17_70mm_f_2_8_4_DC_Macro.html
Review:
http://www.photozone.de/nikon--nikkor-aps-c-lens-tests/705-sigma1770284os
Pictures taken with the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8
http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/sigma/sigma1770mmf2.84.5dcmacro/
http://www.pbase.com/cameras/sigma/17_70_28_45_dc_macro_hsm
Aug 16, 2013 08:29:05 #
PhotoGator wrote:
I am seriously considering the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4
I have had a couple of great experiences with the EX line of Sigma lenses a d would buy an EX again, but this in not an EX. Great specs though. One thing I noticed was, along with providing the full-frame equivalent info, Sigma also gives the full-frame equivalent aperture, in terms of depth of field, as well. I think that says a lot about the company.
"Equiv. aperture: f/4.2-f/6 (full format equivalent, in terms of depth-of-field)"
Aug 16, 2013 15:57:39 #
skull head wrote:
what is a good walk around lens for indoors/outdoors/closeups/lowlight. for a nikon d3000 and a nikon 3100 camera
Check out the Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Aug 16, 2013 17:09:38 #
My walk around lens is the Sigma 18-250 but this is not good for low light or indoors. For low light and indoors I use my 50 1.8 but once again if you are shooting sports it will be a problem trying to move around to get the shot. For this I would recommend the 70-200 2.8.
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Aug 16, 2013 17:46:38 #
Dave66
Loc: Vancouver, Canada
Check out the Sigma 18 - 250 with macro. Great lens and handy single lens for walking around. But at f3.5 not that good for very low-light.
http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/sigma-18-250mm-3p5-6p3-os-hsm-macro
http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/sigma-18-250mm-3p5-6p3-os-hsm-macro
Aug 16, 2013 18:25:59 #
Dave66 wrote:
Check out the Sigma 18 - 250 with macro. Great lens and handy single lens for walking around. But at f3.5 not that good for very low-light.
http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/sigma-18-250mm-3p5-6p3-os-hsm-macro
http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/sigma-18-250mm-3p5-6p3-os-hsm-macro
and it's f/6.3 at the long end.
Aug 16, 2013 19:28:34 #
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Walk around lens - ahhhhhhhhhhhh
With that out of the way, did your cameras come with kit lenses? If so, what was it about them that didn't meet your needs? Use this as the bases for determining what kind of lens you should get.
skull head wrote:
what is a good walk around lens for indoors/outdoors/closeups/lowlight. for a nikon d3000 and a nikon 3100 camera
Walk around lens - ahhhhhhhhhhhh
With that out of the way, did your cameras come with kit lenses? If so, what was it about them that didn't meet your needs? Use this as the bases for determining what kind of lens you should get.
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