Lenses, aperture, and decisions!
May 18, 2012 08:26:28 #
I've searched for a lens that has a decent focal range (like 18-105mm as I have now on my Nikon D7000) and can't seem to locate one. What I can find is a fixed focal range of 35, 50, 85mm. The other requirement that is part of this is I want a huge aperture. My 18-105 at it's largest is only capable of an f stop of 3.5. To my knowledge there is no "secret" way around this, such as a magical filter that somehow allows me to increase the aperture and trick it so to speak. I am not fond of having to change lenses:( (Waaaa.....I know). What I want to be able to produce from the larger aperture is a stronger background blur, less DOF, and a crisper image. My short period of research has me thinking my options are somewhat limited. I can go with a 35mm Nikkor with a maximum aperture of 1.4 of a 50mm w/a max. of 1.8. I would use for portraits mostly, but also general photos if I'm too lazy to lug other lenses with me:) The other issue I noticed is price difference. I've located these lenses for $100-$200 (bhphoto, adorama) and also seen they have what appears to be the same lens, at a much higher cost. When comparing the specs (as you can do a side by side comparrison) there really isn't anything. Anyone know what the price difference? Lots of questions, I know. I'd appreciate any guidance:)
May 18, 2012 08:30:18 #
Here is the deal.
HUGE zoom lenses with LARGE apertures are expensive.
No two ways about it.
If you want a quality lens that has a large zoom range and it's fast; like less than 2.8 or even 2.8...open your wallet.
You're looking at quite a chunk of change.
HUGE zoom lenses with LARGE apertures are expensive.
No two ways about it.
If you want a quality lens that has a large zoom range and it's fast; like less than 2.8 or even 2.8...open your wallet.
You're looking at quite a chunk of change.
May 18, 2012 08:41:03 #
Yeah....I figured this. And, I may just decide to fork the money over for it, if it can be basically a one stop shop piece of equipment that gives me a broader aperture range AND a decent focal range. I really want it to get to the 1.4 or 1.8 stop though:)
Any experience with using the 35mm with 1.4 capability in conjunction with a teleconverter??
Any experience with using the 35mm with 1.4 capability in conjunction with a teleconverter??
May 18, 2012 08:41:50 #
Soozette3 wrote:
Yeah....I figured this. And, I may just decide to fork the money over for it, if it can be basically a one stop shop piece of equipment that gives me a broader aperture range AND a decent focal range. I really want it to get to the 1.4 or 1.8 stop though:)
Any experience with using the 35mm with 1.4 capability in conjunction with a teleconverter??
Any experience with using the 35mm with 1.4 capability in conjunction with a teleconverter??
No, and i wonder why you'd stick a teleconverter on a 35mm lens?????
May 18, 2012 09:15:50 #
I wouldn't necessarily....I just like to be able to get a little closer at times. In the event moving closer isn't an option....of course, I could always carry around multiple and change if I need to zoom a bit. There isn't much difference between 35mm and 50mm but, let's say a teleconverter doubles the 35mm.....then I can zoom a little at least (again, if physically moving closer is not an option). And, after writing all this.....it just dawned on my changing out the lens is really no different that messing around with a teleconverter to bring the subject closer......DUH! Nvmd:)
May 19, 2012 08:20:43 #
May 19, 2012 12:06:56 #
Carlmk wrote:
I use a 18-2000 nikon zoom with my d7000 for almost everything.
18-2000 that's one hell of a lens. Must have been extremely pricey. Sounds big and heavy too! A typo for sure.
May 19, 2012 12:31:01 #
Carlmk wrote:
I use a 18-2000 nikon zoom with my d7000 for almost everything.
The only person I've seen here that could handle an 18-2000 mm is "Big Arms" MT Shooter.
May 19, 2012 13:15:25 #
my takumar/pentax 70-200 F4(constant aperture), although heavy, it produces excellent images even hand-held; it's perfect with my pentax program plus camera body.
May 19, 2012 14:21:58 #
Put it this way, the three great Nikon zooms are all f2.8. That's one f stop gain from a 3.5. With your D7000 you've got great noise reduction and one stop isn't a make or break deal. Just go up one stop on your ISO. If you're in a low light situation, you've got to go with a prime lens...a 35mm or 50mm 1.8 is fairly inexpensive. Nothing wrong with your 18-105 f3.5. I keep the 28-300mm on my D7000 but also have the nifty fifty f1.8.
May 21, 2012 00:06:50 #
Way back when. . . when Nikon A/F cameras were 'new' - my N6006 came with a 35-70mm f3.5-4.5 (I think) at a 'reasonable' price. Nikon also had a 35-70 f2.8 for a LOT more money. There were also sever other similar lenses in what I'll call 'amateur' groups & 'professional' groups. I think you'll find similar 'groups' of lenses for the 'new' digital cameras.
IF you use the 35mm f1.4 with the TC, it would become a 70mm f2.8 putting you right back where you are, with a 'slow' lens.
Good luck on your quest.
IF you use the 35mm f1.4 with the TC, it would become a 70mm f2.8 putting you right back where you are, with a 'slow' lens.
Good luck on your quest.
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