Going full frame - need suggestions...
rmorrison1116 wrote:
My suggestion is the Nikkor 16-80 2.8-4; it's a great lens for landscape and general photography, it's the kit lens to the D500 so you know it's not a piece of junk, and it's not outrageously expensive at around $1000.
The 16-80 is a DX lens.
The OP wants to go full frame.
(but I've heard great things about it.
)
GoofyNewfie wrote:
The 16-80 is a DX lens.
The OP wants to go full frame.
(but I've heard great things about it.
)
It is? Crap, I really need to pay closer attention to what I own. It is a really nice lens though. The two smaller Nikkor lenses I use mostly are the 16-80 and the 28-300, which I'm pretty sure is a FX lens. Of well, all my FF cameras are Canon so what the heck do I know...☺
rmorrison1116 wrote:
It is? Crap, I really need to pay closer attention to what I own. It is a really nice lens though. The two smaller Nikkor lenses I use mostly are the 16-80 and the 28-300, which I'm pretty sure is a FX lens. Of well, all my FF cameras are Canon so what the heck do I know...☺
Hey, no worries!
At least you didn't recommend an 18-300 like some knuckleheads seem to do.
On a Nikon full frame, I would look at the Nikon f/1.8 in 24mm and 85mm. I am not as happy with the Nikon 50mm f/1.8. As an alternative to that, I would suggest the Tamron 45mm f/1.8. I use them all. Frankly, just the 24 and 85 are probably enough. When traveling I often add a do everything 28-300mm, but use the primes for a photo I would consider printing.
billnikon
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gunflint wrote:
Hello, this is my first post, have been tuning in for a couple of weeks and there is sure a lot of good information from many knowledgeable people! First of all, I am not a professional photographer, just a serious wannabe. I have had a Nikon D7100 for 3 years or so and want to upgrade to the new D850. Of course that means new full frame lenses and that is where I would appreciate some help. I mainly shoot landscapes so I would appreciate knowing what the "ideal" wide angle lenses would be for me to consider. I really do not want to compromise on the quality of the lens but Nikon is obviously big bucks compared to Sigma or Tamron. What would you recommend and what have you been using?
Thanks much!
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For landscapes my go to long time favorite is the Nikon 16-35 f4. That said I also own a 14-24 that I use about 15% of the time.
Very nice photos. My wife and I were there last April with my D 500. I love your photos.
[quote=gunflint]Hello, this is my first post, have been tuning in for a couple of weeks and there is sure a lot of good information from many knowledgeable people! First of all, I am not a professional photographer, just a serious wannabe. I have had a Nikon D7100 for 3 years or so and want to upgrade to the new D850. Of course that means new full frame lenses and that is where I would appreciate some help. I mainly shoot landscapes so I would appreciate knowing what the "ideal" wide angle lenses would be for me to consider. I really do not want to compromise on the quality of the lens but Nikon is obviously big bucks compared to Sigma or Tamron. What would you recommend and what have you been using?
Thanks much![/quote
If you can stand using manual lenses the Samyang/Rokinon etc. prime lenses (they're sold under several brand names) by most reviews give outstanding image quality (some say comparable to Zeiss!) and are inexpensive. Irix and Laowa make ultra wide primes that have also been well reviewed. Using manual lenses for landscape photography really isn't all that difficult.
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
[quote=Teton Viewer][quote=gunflint]Hello, this is my first post, have been tuning in for a couple of weeks and there is sure a lot of good information from many knowledgeable people! First of all, I am not a professional photographer, just a serious wannabe. I have had a Nikon D7100 for 3 years or so and want to upgrade to the new D850. Of course that means new full frame lenses and that is where I would appreciate some help. I mainly shoot landscapes so I would appreciate knowing what the "ideal" wide angle lenses would be for me to consider. I really do not want to compromise on the quality of the lens but Nikon is obviously big bucks compared to Sigma or Tamron. What would you recommend and what have you been using?
Thanks much![/quote
If you can stand using manual lenses the Samyang/Rokinon etc. prime lenses (they're sold under several brand names) by most reviews give outstanding image quality (some say comparable to Zeiss!) and are inexpensive. Irix and Laowa make ultra wide primes that have also been well reviewed. Using manual lenses for landscape photography really isn't all that difficult.[/quote]
Sorry Charlie, they are NOT comparable to Zeiss Manual focus lenses. PERIOD. END OF STORY. BOOK UM DANO.
gunflint wrote:
Hello, this is my first post, have been tuning in for a couple of weeks and there is sure a lot of good information from many knowledgeable people! First of all, I am not a professional photographer, just a serious wannabe. I have had a Nikon D7100 for 3 years or so and want to upgrade to the new D850. Of course that means new full frame lenses and that is where I would appreciate some help. I mainly shoot landscapes so I would appreciate knowing what the "ideal" wide angle lenses would be for me to consider. I really do not want to compromise on the quality of the lens but Nikon is obviously big bucks compared to Sigma or Tamron. What would you recommend and what have you been using?
Thanks much!
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Going from a D7100 to a D850 is quite a jump. Even for a serious wannabe. Have you given any thought to a refurbished a D750 to D810?
Any lens can be used for landscapes. Just be aware that the use of wide or super wide lens, subjects will be very small in the frame. That's OK for some shots, but not all of them. A zoom will be more convenient as you can't always move closer or farther away from the subject like you can with portraits.
rjaywallace wrote:
You might consider renting lenses (and camera bodies) to see first hand what works. Better than random 3rd-party opinions. One rental source is LensRentals.com, but there are others.
BruceWells - our posts passed each other, I wasn’t calling you random.😄
Borrowlenses is another company you can rent lenses/bodies and try them out and compare image quality
gunflint wrote:
Hello, this is my first post, have been tuning in for a couple of weeks and there is sure a lot of good information from many knowledgeable people! First of all, I am not a professional photographer, just a serious wannabe. I have had a Nikon D7100 for 3 years or so and want to upgrade to the new D850. Of course that means new full frame lenses and that is where I would appreciate some help. I mainly shoot landscapes so I would appreciate knowing what the "ideal" wide angle lenses would be for me to consider. I really do not want to compromise on the quality of the lens but Nikon is obviously big bucks compared to Sigma or Tamron. What would you recommend and what have you been using?
Thanks much!
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I began as a “serious amateur” as well capturing images for myself and having them printed/framed for my home and office. I found out that other people liked what I was doing and wanted to buy them. My plan was always to have the best equipment that I could afford and that did not always mean buying new. Most of what I have now was acquired in the secondary market. My landscape kit consists of a AF 16mm f/2.8D fisheye (used); AFS 17-35mm f/2.8D (used); AFS 24-70mm f/2.8G (new); AFS 70-200mm f/2.8GVRII (used); D810 (used). The new lens was acquired after selling a used AF 28-70mm f/2.8D for more than I paid for it.
I’d respectfully suggest that you look for a D800e or D810 body which you should be able to find for a really good price. You’ll be impressed with the image quality and ease of use due to the array of direct access controls. An treat lenses as an investment. Used glass allows someone else to enjoy the depreciation. And I have not bought other than Nikkor pro lenses since they are build really well and hold their value over time.
I now sell images from a website and exhibit my work in local galleries.
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