Lens for my D750
May 11, 2015 10:00:08 #
Just got my D750 and a Sigma 24-70 2.8. Thinking of the Sigma 70-200 2.8 for my last investment. Nikons is very pricey. I also looked at the Nikon 135 dc lens. My bag will be full and I'm running out of GAS. Any thoughts, I saw a comparison and the Nikon won on all levels, what to do ??
May 11, 2015 10:19:39 #
Vinman wrote:
Just got my D750 and a Sigma 24-70 2.8. Thinking of the Sigma 70-200 2.8 for my last investment. Nikons is very pricey. I also looked at the Nikon 135 dc lens. My bag will be full and I'm running out of GAS. Any thoughts, I saw a comparison and the Nikon won on all levels, what to do ??
I think you should get this one.
http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/05/19/land-of-the-giants-the-worlds-largest-lenses/ :) :lol:
May 11, 2015 10:36:16 #
If cost is an issue, go with the Sigma or Tamron. I bought the Nikon and I'm happy with it. Besides the 24-300 Nikon, this is my go to lens.
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May 12, 2015 05:25:58 #
An alternative is the nikon 70-200 f/4, slightly more than the sigma, though not 2.8 and much less than the nikon 2.8. DxO rates the 2 nikons very close to each other, main consideration is the 2.8 vs f/4. I have the nikon f/4 and wouldn't part with it.
Vinman wrote:
Just got my D750 and a Sigma 24-70 2.8. Thinking of the Sigma 70-200 2.8 for my last investment. Nikons is very pricey. I also looked at the Nikon 135 dc lens. My bag will be full and I'm running out of GAS. Any thoughts, I saw a comparison and the Nikon won on all levels, what to do ??
May 12, 2015 06:41:50 #
I really couldn't see spending the big money on Nikon's 70-200 VR 2.8. I think Tamron and Sigma are quite good in this category. I bought the Nikon 80-200 f4 and I am happy with it. Speaking for myself, I don't normally shoot in the long ranges anyway.
May 12, 2015 10:00:26 #
After spending a bunch on the 750 and the 24-70 you might be a little short on cash. A good alternative would be the Nikon 80-200 2.8 latest version non afs or for real cheap the Nikon 70-210 f4 (a very good lens but without vr and coating but) really cheap for about $140 and very light weight. That would give you time to make a decision and still cover the range.
May 12, 2015 11:17:20 #
Thanks for all your input. I've done a little more research and it seems the Tamron is getting a better review then the Sigma. At around $1500 it may be the way I go. After that I swear, I swear I'll never buy anything else. Well maybe.
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Jan 26, 2019 19:07:21 #
Jan 26, 2019 20:09:09 #
Strodav
Loc: Houston, Tx
Really depends on what you shoot. If its Astrophotography and Landscapes take a look at a wide angle zoom like a 10-20mm or 12-24mm or 15-30mm. If it Events, Sports and Portraits then one of the 70-200mm f2.8 will work great. If its Wildlife including Birding then look at a 150-600mm f5-6.3 or 200-500mm f5.6.
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