HELP Looking for fx lens 2 buy
Jan 18, 2015 14:23:30 #
Hi I have bought a full frame camera and wish to get an additional lens that is sharp in detail 17-50 or there about at a reasonable cost would need to have a decent wide to under 50 mm would be OK ,One of nikon's walk around lenses is 1700.00 , too costly for my bank account!. I have Nikon 50mm 1.8 and Nikon 85mm 1.8 and the Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 all for FX . I have a crop camera with a Sigma 17-50 2.8 which is Fab. but DC lens not FX Thanks for any input you can offer! CJ.
Jan 18, 2015 14:44:28 #
CJsFotos wrote:
Hi I have bought a full frame camera and wish to get an additional lens that is sharp in detail 17-50 or there about at a reasonable cost would need to have a decent wide to under 50 mm would be OK ,One of nikon's walk around lenses is 1700.00 , too costly for my bank account!. I have Nikon 50mm 1.8 and Nikon 85mm 1.8 and the Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 all for FX . I have a crop camera with a Sigma 17-50 2.8 which is Fab. but DC lens not FX Thanks for any input you can offer! CJ.
The Tamron SP 20-40 f2.7-3.5 aspherical is a great lens ! About $250-300 most places - I would get it from KEH if they have one. You will need a screw drive to use this lens and focus may be slightly slower than you may be used to.
Jan 18, 2015 15:46:42 #
Thanks I will look at it , any others You would suggest , as finding hard to find good slection with Nikon Mount, CJ.
imagemeister wrote:
The Tamron SP 20-40 f2.7-3.5 aspherical is a great lens ! About $250-300 most places - I would get it from KEH if they have one. You will need a screw drive to use this lens and focus may be slightly slower than you may be used to.
Jan 18, 2015 16:08:49 #
imagemeister wrote:
The Tamron SP 20-40 f2.7-3.5 aspherical is a great lens ! About $250-300 most places - I would get it from KEH if they have one. You will need a screw drive to use this lens and focus may be slightly slower than you may be used to.
What do U mean by screw drive , do You mean built in focus motor , in camera ? I have the D700 and soon to get D610 or 750
Jan 18, 2015 16:51:23 #
CJsFotos wrote:
Hi I have bought a full frame camera and wish to get an additional lens that is sharp in detail 17-50 or there about at a reasonable cost would need to have a decent wide to under 50 mm would be OK ,One of nikon's walk around lenses is 1700.00 , too costly for my bank account!. I have Nikon 50mm 1.8 and Nikon 85mm 1.8 and the Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 all for FX . I have a crop camera with a Sigma 17-50 2.8 which is Fab. but DC lens not FX Thanks for any input you can offer! CJ.
Hey CJ - you and I are not dis-similar in terms of Nikon kit. I have a D700 and the 85 f1.8, the 50 f1.4 and used to have Sigma 70-200. Like you I wanted something with a wider, but not too wide angle. Having the primes, I really didn't see the point in a zoom, so went for the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f1.8 - terrific lens and just right "for me" ! I'm seriously thinking about selling the 50mm lens. I'm happy to do the "walk a few steps forward or back" and think I can manage without the 50. It's just the way I take pics, and I really don't want any "redundant" or "under-used" lenses.
Here's a few examples of the 28 on my D700 ......
D700 with AF-S 28mm f1.8G
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D700 with 28mm lens - Warwick Castle
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Church interior - Warwick (England)
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Jan 18, 2015 19:33:28 #
CJsFotos wrote:
What do U mean by screw drive , do You mean built in focus motor , in camera ? I have the D700 and soon to get D610 or 750
Yes, focus motor in camera. I am not a Nikon expert so am unsure exactly which models have and which ones don't have the focus motor.
Jan 18, 2015 19:38:47 #
imagemeister wrote:
Yes, focus motor in camera. I am not a Nikon expert so am unsure exactly which models have and which ones don't have the focus motor.
Another "forgotten" lens is the Tamron SP 28-105 F2.8 LD IF Asphereical - for about $350 used @ KEH.
Jan 18, 2015 20:18:29 #
Great shots good to hear from you again ! That might be a good idea I will check out the cost. CJ
craggycrossers wrote:
Hey CJ - you and I are not dis-similar in terms of... (show quote)
Jan 19, 2015 04:27:05 #
CJsFotos wrote:
Great shots good to hear from you again ! That might be a good idea I will check out the cost. CJ
It's good to be able to contribute to your thread CJ. There is also an AF-S 20mm f1.8G (released Sept 2014) and talk/rumour of a 24mm coming soon to round off the f1.8 series of primes ....... that is unless they are also going to do a 135mm !! All great quality lenses without going to the really high priced f1.4 versions !
If you go this route just choose your focal lengths carefully. It's very easy to buy 2 which really are too close together in focal length when it comes to actual usage. Cheers from the UK !
Jan 19, 2015 09:13:00 #
The D700, D610 and 750 all have focus motors in the body so you can use "screw drive" lenses on those bodies. If you are looking for a very good wide angle zoom lens, consider the Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D. It was Nikon's premier WA zoom and is nearly as good as the Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G. It can be had on Ebay for $750-$950. An outstanding lens.
Jan 19, 2015 09:27:34 #
Hi Craggy, Is this the model Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28 mm F/1.8 AS DG RF G nano ? with 67 filter size Thanks want to be sure before I commit, CJ
Jan 19, 2015 09:31:12 #
CJsFotos wrote:
Hi I have bought a full frame camera and wish to get an additional lens that is sharp in detail 17-50 or there about at a reasonable cost would need to have a decent wide to under 50 mm would be OK ,One of nikon's walk around lenses is 1700.00 , too costly for my bank account!. I have Nikon 50mm 1.8 and Nikon 85mm 1.8 and the Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 all for FX . I have a crop camera with a Sigma 17-50 2.8 which is Fab. but DC lens not FX Thanks for any input you can offer! CJ.
I have a Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 lens I would be willing to sell. It is in like new condition and is a USA model, purchased as refurbished by Nikon USA. It works perfectly. If interested, PM me.
Jan 19, 2015 09:42:21 #
Thanks a bit of a cost but will consider CJ
houdel wrote:
The D700, D610 and 750 all have focus motors in the body so you can use "screw drive" lenses on those bodies. If you are looking for a very good wide angle zoom lens, consider the Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D. It was Nikon's premier WA zoom and is nearly as good as the Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G. It can be had on Ebay for $750-$950. An outstanding lens.
Jan 19, 2015 09:50:45 #
Great stuff I posted question 4 you about this lens Nikkor AF-S 28 mm F/1.8 AS DG RF G nano ? Is This the one you took pictures with? Thanks CJ
craggycrossers wrote:
It's good to be able to contribute to your thread ... (show quote)
Jan 19, 2015 10:04:34 #
CJsFotos wrote:
Great stuff I posted question 4 you about this lens Nikkor AF-S 28 mm F/1.8 AS DG RF G nano ? Is This the one you took pictures with? Thanks CJ
CJ - to help you make certain, this is the 28mm lens I have suggested to you ....... info straight from the horse's mouth, so-to-say, from Nikon UK...
http://www.europe-nikon.com/en_GB/product/nikkor-lenses/auto-focus-lenses/fx/single-focal-length/af-s-nikkor-28mm-f-1-8g
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