To P or not to P (Nikon)
Oct 20, 2017 07:54:42 #
bobishkan
Loc: Fort Myers Sunny Florida
Anyone have any experience with the Nikon P lens? Does it pay to replace the lens to a P? Thanks Bob
Oct 20, 2017 07:57:32 #
bobishkan wrote:
Anyone have any experience with the Nikon P lens? Does it pay to replace the lens to a P? Thanks Bob
I see no need to "upgrade," but maybe in the future. They are not compatible with all Nikon DSLRs, so that's a consideration.
Oct 20, 2017 08:22:40 #
The P lens are unique as they don't have a AF off/on switch on the lens. New firm ware has to be downloaded and AF on/off is in the menu. What lens are you replacing?
Oct 20, 2017 08:56:21 #
bobishkan
Loc: Fort Myers Sunny Florida
I know everything on line about the lens 18X55. What I want to know is it really any faster as it is supposed to be. Thanks
Oct 20, 2017 10:26:50 #
bobishkan wrote:
I know everything on line about the lens 18X55. What I want to know is it really any faster as it is supposed to be. Thanks
There's no justification in replacing a DX 18-55 model with another DX 18-55 unless the first is broken or is so old as to not have VR.
Oct 21, 2017 00:21:09 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Are you speaking in general terms or in specific terms of what Nikon actually sells today? I can easily see purchasing a "replacement" lens if it is lighter, gives better resolution, focuses more quickly, or focuses more quietly.There's no justification in replacing a DX 18-55 model with another DX 18-55 unless the first is broken or is so old as to not have VR.
Oct 21, 2017 06:41:36 #
bobishkan wrote:
Anyone have any experience with the Nikon P lens? Does it pay to replace the lens to a P? Thanks Bob
It's a slow lens with a plastic mount and is not compatible with a lot of older bodies.
Oct 21, 2017 09:11:06 #
Oct 21, 2017 09:13:59 #
Oct 21, 2017 09:14:52 #
In my opinion the P lenses are a way for Nikon to make the lenses cheaper than the AF-S and yet labelled them as upgrade. You see that new high end lenses are AF-S and not AF-P.
Oct 21, 2017 09:29:14 #
bobishkan wrote:
Anyone have any experience with the Nikon P lens? Does it pay to replace the lens to a P? Thanks Bob
My humble apologies, (I know I'm not the only one) but your title intrigued me. I didn't know that there was the option to p or not to P.It will happen if you want to P or not. Again I am truly sorry.
Oct 21, 2017 11:08:53 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I see no need to "upgrade," but maybe in the future. They are not compatible with all Nikon DSLRs, so that's a consideration.
I see these new lenses as a “downgrade” actually. Presently I believe that they are compatible with only a handful of entry level bodies. My D810 (and the D700/D300s/D70s I used before it) is compatible with Nikkor lenses made 30 years ago so I don’t see P glass in MY future.
Oct 21, 2017 11:14:19 #
appealnow
Loc: Dallas, Texas
I actually thought you were going to pose a question about Program mode. I really don't care for the trend of less manual capability on the Nikon lenses because I still am not used to/comfortable using the digital menus.
Oct 21, 2017 11:15:52 #
I have the full frame, weather resistant 70-300 mm f4-5.6 P lens. It has manual override- just need to turn the focus ring while depressing the shutter half way. I am using it on the Nikon d7500. It's quick to focus, quiet, relatively light weight- 26 oz and takes a 67 mm filter. It's sharp at all focal lengths, beautiful bokeh wide open, good VR- gotten many hand held, sharp images. It feels solid, not cheap. I have been very happy with this lens. I have used it out in the elements. Is it better than all the other 70-300 mm Nikon lenses- I have no means of hands on comparison. It is the priciest of the 70-300 mm- why? who knows! I plan to purchase the 300 mm f4 P lens in the future. It is currently the lightest 300 mm lens available. But not until I sell some other things :)
Oct 21, 2017 12:12:19 #
Why do you say that it's a slow lens? I find it to be very fast in focusing. compact and sharp. But it is true that it can't be used on a lot of older bodies. I wouldn't buy it to replace the kit 18-55mm lens unless it is broken.
nimbushopper wrote:
It's a slow lens with a plastic mount and is not compatible with a lot of older bodies.
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