Recommended "First Lens" purchase for a Nikon 7100
Sep 18, 2014 16:52:27 #
ddonlewis wrote:
Everybody has to assess what type of photography t... (show quote)
This is exactly right. I've read that engineers have to compromise a lot when designing superzoom lenses. When you shoot architecture you'll usually see a lot of barrel distortion at wide settings and a lot of pincushion distortion at long focal lengths. I know you can apply distortion correction in software but it's best to have low distortion in the first place. Purple fringing is usually more evident in superzoom lenses. I would stick with zooms that have a more conservative zoom range.
Sep 18, 2014 19:29:57 #
I have the d7100 camera, and have both the nikon 18 - 105 mm and the 35mm 1.8. I think these two lenses would be a good start.
Sep 18, 2014 19:40:36 #
You will find that the Nikon 18-140VR is one of the sharpest, and has one of the widest selections for a multitude of options. Love mine, wish I had bought it a year earlier.
Sep 18, 2014 19:46:26 #
Nikon_DonB wrote:
The Nikon SB-700 is a great flash. A bit expensiv... (show quote)
Really??? What happened to this series of events for TTL flash?
Press shutter button
Shutter opens - triggering the flash
Light strikes subject and reflects into camera
When the camera senses enough light for proper exposuer it tells the flash to stop
Then the shutter closes
All in a matter of a few micro - miliseconds
Just curious.
Sep 18, 2014 19:52:02 #
amehta wrote:
All indications are that one of the best lenses fo... (show quote)
Since the OP is getting a D7100, we can assume they are at least somewhat concerned about IQ and speed so I would agree and the Sigma 18-35 would be my 1st choice - followed by the wider range Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4. The 17-70 is about $450 if you shop - leaving some room for flash ......
Sep 18, 2014 20:01:44 #
photon56 wrote:
Nikkor 35mm f1.8 is a great lens, very good low light capabilities that will compliment the D7100 nicely.
That is a nice lens. I have one too. It's great in low light conditions.
Sep 18, 2014 20:28:21 #
johncaccese
Loc: Pittsfield, MA
Buy the SB-700 and the 35mm f1.8G lens and you'll spend less than $550 to get both. Take the rest of the money and get a couple of 32GB SD Cards, and you can still put around $100 in your pocket.
Sep 18, 2014 20:48:44 #
Nikon_DonB wrote:
The Nikon SB-700 is a great flash. A bit expensiv... (show quote)
Vivitar makes a very good flash.
ronny
Sep 18, 2014 20:52:45 #
Bigggest question is - what do you want to do with your lens?
Next - will this be your only lens?
Answer those questions and we can better help!
Welcome to here :)
Next - will this be your only lens?
Answer those questions and we can better help!
Welcome to here :)
Sep 18, 2014 23:05:30 #
$700? You could get two for about that price. The Nikkon 35mm f1.8 and 85mm f1.8G.
I have a 28-300mm which is a good lens. While you may get a prime here and a prime there, the 28-300mm will take care of pretty much all of your needs on a vacation or trip. You'll put it on your camera and won't take it off. I also have a 10-24mm for wide angle shots.
I have a 28-300mm which is a good lens. While you may get a prime here and a prime there, the 28-300mm will take care of pretty much all of your needs on a vacation or trip. You'll put it on your camera and won't take it off. I also have a 10-24mm for wide angle shots.
Sep 18, 2014 23:20:20 #
Mark7829
Loc: Calfornia
wsa111 wrote:
The Sigma 18-250 is a great lens for the buck.
Its lighter than the Nikon & is a great travel lens.
I had a Tamron 18-270 & found it too slow to lock on & focus.
The Nikon is built like a tank 18-200, but if you drop anyone of them they are all going to damaged.
The Sigma also takes a smaller filter which will save you $$$.
Its lighter than the Nikon & is a great travel lens.
I had a Tamron 18-270 & found it too slow to lock on & focus.
The Nikon is built like a tank 18-200, but if you drop anyone of them they are all going to damaged.
The Sigma also takes a smaller filter which will save you $$$.
Do you insure your lenses? Homeowners and renters insure at 100%. You can insure $2000 of equipment at $20 per year! Peace of mind never was cheaper.
Sep 18, 2014 23:42:15 #
Nikkor 18 - 140 DX VR to start without a doubt. There is a reason Nikon packages it with the D7100. Relatively new lens and sharper through the range than 18-105, 18-135, 18-200 and anyone's true "superzoom." If you count the recommendations above I think it's also the one most often mentioned. Then the 70 - 300 VR, an FX lens, much better than 55 - 200 or 55-300. You can pick up both of these used for under $700.
Sep 19, 2014 01:14:54 #
I bought a Sigma 18-200 and immediately fell in love with it. It will probably be my "walking around" lens with this camera for a long time....I am sure you will be overwhelmed with opinions. If you have a good camera store nearby, you might want to consider renting a few or at least handling them at the counter. This will not necessarily show you the best lens, but it might expose a few deal killers...
Sep 19, 2014 14:21:40 #
imagemeister wrote:
Since the OP is getting a D7100, we can assume they are at least somewhat concerned about IQ and speed so I would agree and the Sigma 18-35 would be my 1st choice - followed by the wider range Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4. The 17-70 is about $450 if you shop - leaving some room for flash ......
The 17-70 dovetails perfectly with a 70-200/300 as your next lens .......
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