Dilemma
May 15, 2012 13:00:21 #
Currently using 7000 have 50 1/4D -kit 18-105 -- 55 - 200VR -have about $600 to spend on photo stuff -should I get flash or tokina 11-16 wide angle -- trying to fill out my bag -- will be getting rid of 55-200 down the road and looking at 70-200 2.8 when I save up. Your .02 worth.
May 15, 2012 13:03:14 #
I love love love my 70-300mm Tamron. I was considering the wide angle but honestly the type of pictures I take I would not use it as much. Consider what you are taking pictures of the most. Don't buy something to have it and then not use it.
May 16, 2012 06:45:23 #
It really depends on YOU and the type of shooting you do. The flash will give you more control over light, which could potentially be used in a large number of situations. The wide angle lens would have less impact on the pictures that I take, but you know your tastes better than anyone. I have a D7000 with a SB-900 Speedlight and it has made a big improvement to my photography.
May 16, 2012 11:15:22 #
Looking at your avatar the wide angle may not be what you need. I do take a lot of airplane shots and the 70-300 zoom works best for me.
May 16, 2012 23:41:45 #
THanks for all the comments --- I'm just one of those guys I take my camera in the car and all of sudden there is opportunity for a nice photo and I don't have the right lens at my disposal -- I like to cover all my bases -- I know I have to use my present equipment to all it's capabilties but I always wonder if I had this "lens" would it be better.
May 17, 2012 09:24:37 #
Appletonwest wrote:
Currently using 7000 have 50 1/4D -kit 18-105 -- 55 - 200VR -have about $600 to spend on photo stuff -should I get flash or tokina 11-16 wide angle -- trying to fill out my bag -- will be getting rid of 55-200 down the road and looking at 70-200 2.8 when I save up. Your .02 worth.
Nikon considers the following "must have" lenses if you pursue photography professionally:
- 14-24
- 24-70
- 70-200
- 200-400
Of course, you'll have to mortgage the house if you buy them all at once.
I bought, and like very much, the Nikkor 10-24, then bought the 17-55. I really like both of these lenses. Like you, my next lens purchase will be the 70-200 to replace my 55-200.
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