Walkaround lens
Jul 14, 2017 06:49:30 #
Lloyd LeZotte
Loc: Gainesville, Florida
I use the NIKON AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300 mm ED VR Zoom on my NIKON D500 with excellent results ... I use a high ISO setting on my camera , between 4,00 and 8,000 in Aperture-Preferred Mode ... (at about f/16-f/22) ... though I shoot primarily flowers ... I recently made a sojourn to downtown Gainesville, Florida and took an array of images (used ISO 4000) ... I have had no problem with electronic noise on my images. In short, I suggest this lens .... and have loads of fun.
Lloyd
Lloyd
Jul 14, 2017 06:53:26 #
Just a thought....if you're wanting to do "street photography" and get photos of people that you meet, I'd use a shorter lens. Graham Smith is a fantastic street photographer. BTW....Happy Birthday, Graham!!
Jul 14, 2017 07:11:46 #
I would second that! Sharp at 18MM, 140MM and everything in between. It is the kit lens offered by Nikon for the D7100, D7200 and the D7500.
Deanie1113 wrote:
I absolutely love my 18-140. Not too conspicuous and pretty lightweight.
Jul 14, 2017 07:24:17 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Grandpa wrote:
Looking for a decent walk around lens for my Nikon D7100. I would like your opinion on the following lens:
Nikon 18-300mm
Sigma 18-300mm DC Macro OS HSM
Tamron 16-300mm VC PZD
Thank you
Nikon 18-300mm
Sigma 18-300mm DC Macro OS HSM
Tamron 16-300mm VC PZD
Thank you
I would go for the Nikon lens, 18-300mm.
Jul 14, 2017 07:27:10 #
A lot depends on where you are walking about. In an urban setting (NYC) a shorter zoom or prime might be a good choice. In Yellowstone, something longer, up to 300mm, would be better. I was finally able to narrow my options to two lenses, and 18-135 around town, but an 18-250 for country. Even then, the 250 is often too short for wildlife, human or otherwise.
Jul 14, 2017 07:28:03 #
I purchased a 18-300 3.5/5.6 with my D7100 it's a good walk around lens. I later tried a 28/300 FF lens it's sharper in the center and works great for wildlife on a crop body. I'm going to sell the 18-300. I'm now using a Nikor 18-200 as a walk around. JMHO.
Jul 14, 2017 07:31:37 #
I have the Tamron 16-300 and like it a lot. Tamron is coming out this month with a 18-400. I would wait until it is in a camera store and try it on your camera.
Jul 14, 2017 07:42:26 #
I carry 90% Nikon cameras, lens and accessories . However. I ventured out because of pricing about a year ago and got the 16 300 Tamron.
I has become a stable attached lens.
It provides high quality , ease of use and the cost was significantly less.
I purchased it as I have done on numerous times over the last four years from Adorama.
They back up your purchases, they provide excellent return policies and have knowledgeable folk to help.
Sigma is a known quality item but I dont have one.
Many years ago I was still the Nikon Man but cost made me revert to quality less expensive lens and my older SLRs were matched with a lot of Tamron glass.
Good luck.
I has become a stable attached lens.
It provides high quality , ease of use and the cost was significantly less.
I purchased it as I have done on numerous times over the last four years from Adorama.
They back up your purchases, they provide excellent return policies and have knowledgeable folk to help.
Sigma is a known quality item but I dont have one.
Many years ago I was still the Nikon Man but cost made me revert to quality less expensive lens and my older SLRs were matched with a lot of Tamron glass.
Good luck.
Jul 14, 2017 07:43:42 #
Nikon 28-200G. Out of production no focus motor. Find on eBay <$300. Outstanding walk-about.
Jul 14, 2017 07:48:14 #
My girl friend and I both use the Tamron, it has never failed us! We also have the Tamron 2X converter! That's where we separate our paths, she has 3200 Roki telephoto and I use an 800 Sangsum mirror lens! I think any of the 3 will serve you well!
Jul 14, 2017 07:48:43 #
I guess I should of added, the Nikon 18-300 (if cost is not important) would be choice one.
I have a collection of Nikons (12) including the older Nikon SLRs Nikon, Nikon Fs Nikon F2s several point and shhots.
I am just very content with the product.
Most of my lens are Nikon glass. ( they used to be made in Japan) I still have them and use them.
In todays world where we have to watch the Dollars and cents, the other brands have stepped up and in some cases matched the Nikon units.
Not cameras but in Flashes and lens for example.
Good Luck.
I have a collection of Nikons (12) including the older Nikon SLRs Nikon, Nikon Fs Nikon F2s several point and shhots.
I am just very content with the product.
Most of my lens are Nikon glass. ( they used to be made in Japan) I still have them and use them.
In todays world where we have to watch the Dollars and cents, the other brands have stepped up and in some cases matched the Nikon units.
Not cameras but in Flashes and lens for example.
Good Luck.
Jul 14, 2017 07:51:15 #
Jul 14, 2017 07:52:50 #
Jul 14, 2017 07:56:17 #
Grandpa wrote:
Looking for a decent walk around lens for my Nikon D7100. I would like your opinion on the following lens:
Nikon 18-300mm
Sigma 18-300mm DC Macro OS HSM
Tamron 16-300mm VC PZD
Thank yo to cu
Nikon 18-300mm
Sigma 18-300mm DC Macro OS HSM
Tamron 16-300mm VC PZD
Thank yo to cu
Depending on what you want images you may want to capture with your D7100, you might consider the following 2 Lens;
1. Nikon 35 mm 1.8g
2. Nikon 50mm 1.8g
Research these two lens for your own Satisfaction.
Jul 14, 2017 07:58:19 #
I shoot a Canon 5d (full frame); my walk around lens is a 28-135. That works well for me, it's adequate glass as I seldom print over 8x10. I usually carry a 50/1.8 and 70-300 in a leather plumbers bag, just in case. <g> As you can see, I'm not a big fan of WA.
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