f2.8 lens
Nov 16, 2014 15:12:58 #
I am in a quandary looking for a new Nikon lens.
I have the 24-70 and 70-200. My wife would like a f2.8 zoom, but not as heavy as the above, to replace her 24-85 Kit lens.
Any suggestions please.
I have the 24-70 and 70-200. My wife would like a f2.8 zoom, but not as heavy as the above, to replace her 24-85 Kit lens.
Any suggestions please.
Nov 16, 2014 15:21:45 #
Not a Nikkor lens, but I used a Sigma 17-70 F2.8-4 Macro OS as my everyday lens and find it to me an exceptional lens and not terribly heavy. Not exactly the as you want but worth a look.
Nov 16, 2014 15:50:53 #
F2.8 lenses are going to be heavy, no matter the brand. It takes a lot of glass to make a lens that fast, and glass is heavy. F4 versions of both lenses mentioned are much lighter and only 1 stop slower.
Nov 16, 2014 16:07:04 #
"You have to pay the fiddler if you want to dance!"
As MT said a f2.8 is going to be heavy and the gains of a fixed f4 won't be of much benefit since the 24-85 has a maximum aperture of f3.5 and f4.5 at the long end.
That is my walk-around lens on my D610 and I like it a lot. What are her concerns or does she just "want" a new lens?
As MT said a f2.8 is going to be heavy and the gains of a fixed f4 won't be of much benefit since the 24-85 has a maximum aperture of f3.5 and f4.5 at the long end.
That is my walk-around lens on my D610 and I like it a lot. What are her concerns or does she just "want" a new lens?
Nov 16, 2014 17:56:22 #
Thanks for all of your replies guys.
Her indoors has a D600 has, hopefully recovered from an olecranon fracture and was hoping for a faster lens with more zoom. Reckons my 24-70 is too heavy. I thought that at first, but now would not be without it.
No wonder I could not find what she thinks she needs, as there is no such thing.
I have been reading about the 24-120 (f4!) ED VR. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of this one please - is it worth the $$$'s.
Her indoors has a D600 has, hopefully recovered from an olecranon fracture and was hoping for a faster lens with more zoom. Reckons my 24-70 is too heavy. I thought that at first, but now would not be without it.
No wonder I could not find what she thinks she needs, as there is no such thing.
I have been reading about the 24-120 (f4!) ED VR. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of this one please - is it worth the $$$'s.
Nov 16, 2014 18:02:24 #
Valenta wrote:
Thanks for all of your replies guys.
Her indoors has a D600 has, hopefully recovered from an olecranon fracture and was hoping for a faster lens with more zoom. Reckons my 24-70 is too heavy. I thought that at first, but now would not be without it.
No wonder I could not find what she thinks she needs, as there is no such thing.
I have been reading about the 24-120 (f4!) ED VR. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of this one please - is it worth the $$$'s.
Her indoors has a D600 has, hopefully recovered from an olecranon fracture and was hoping for a faster lens with more zoom. Reckons my 24-70 is too heavy. I thought that at first, but now would not be without it.
No wonder I could not find what she thinks she needs, as there is no such thing.
I have been reading about the 24-120 (f4!) ED VR. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of this one please - is it worth the $$$'s.
Nikons 24-120mm F4 VR is my favorite grab and go lens. Its almost never off my Df. Its a great performer at a good price.
Nov 16, 2014 18:26:25 #
bratliff
Loc: Atlanta, GA
Why not try shooting with a prime? A 50mm 1.8 is fairly light whether you get a d or a g lens.
Nov 16, 2014 18:58:13 #
Valenta wrote:
Thanks for all of your replies guys.
Her indoors has a D600 has, hopefully recovered from an olecranon fracture and was hoping for a faster lens with more zoom. Reckons my 24-70 is too heavy. I thought that at first, but now would not be without it.
No wonder I could not find what she thinks she needs, as there is no such thing.
I have been reading about the 24-120 (f4!) ED VR. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of this one please - is it worth the $$$'s.
Her indoors has a D600 has, hopefully recovered from an olecranon fracture and was hoping for a faster lens with more zoom. Reckons my 24-70 is too heavy. I thought that at first, but now would not be without it.
No wonder I could not find what she thinks she needs, as there is no such thing.
I have been reading about the 24-120 (f4!) ED VR. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of this one please - is it worth the $$$'s.
It's a great lens and always on one camera or the other. Yes it's worth the price. Some prefer the 28-300.
Nov 16, 2014 20:56:56 #
Thanks MTShooter. I will certainly look into the 24-120. Never seen one and our nearest dealer is over 100 miles away. This might satisfy her demands. I have a 50mm 1.4 - but it has no zoom (She doesn't like it!) However, I do. Can't win......
Nov 16, 2014 21:43:49 #
bratliff wrote:
Why not try shooting with a prime? A 50mm 1.8 is fairly light whether you get a d or a g lens.
I am thinking about the 24-120 as well, but am always surprised how well I do with the Nikkor DX 35mm f1.8 and a little "foot zoom". Very sharp, excellent color, and light weight.
Nov 17, 2014 06:24:33 #
I've been a pro for 52 years, had every camera from Speed Graphic to Robot Royal. Now shoot with a Nikon D4 and have 9 Nikon lens's
My most used and loved is the 24-120mm f4. I never leave home without it.
My most used and loved is the 24-120mm f4. I never leave home without it.
Nov 17, 2014 06:37:42 #
Valenta wrote:
Thanks for all of your replies guys.
Her indoors has a D600 has, hopefully recovered from an olecranon fracture and was hoping for a faster lens with more zoom. Reckons my 24-70 is too heavy. I thought that at first, but now would not be without it.
No wonder I could not find what she thinks she needs, as there is no such thing.
I have been reading about the 24-120 (f4!) ED VR. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of this one please - is it worth the $$$'s.
Her indoors has a D600 has, hopefully recovered from an olecranon fracture and was hoping for a faster lens with more zoom. Reckons my 24-70 is too heavy. I thought that at first, but now would not be without it.
No wonder I could not find what she thinks she needs, as there is no such thing.
I have been reading about the 24-120 (f4!) ED VR. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of this one please - is it worth the $$$'s.
This is a decent lens, smaller, longer zoom than the 24-70, but not quite as sharp.
Nov 17, 2014 09:02:22 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Nikons 24-120mm F4 VR is my favorite grab and go lens. Its almost never off my Df. Its a great performer at a good price.
Me too. That lens- 24-120 VRII is very good and very versatile.
Nov 17, 2014 09:19:54 #
the best lens i ever had was a canon 70-200 II 2.8 is usm
$2800 now Tack sharp 2.8 through the entire range and really heavy
Tamron lenses come with a 6 or 7 year warrenty My Tamron had a broken piece I was able to pull up a schematic and order the part from Tamron saving a bundle Try that with another manufacturer
$2800 now Tack sharp 2.8 through the entire range and really heavy
Tamron lenses come with a 6 or 7 year warrenty My Tamron had a broken piece I was able to pull up a schematic and order the part from Tamron saving a bundle Try that with another manufacturer
Nov 17, 2014 09:24:15 #
I'm impressed! Did you open the lens or was it an external piece? Not sure I would ever open a lens as a do-it-yourselfer!📷
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