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Dec 2, 2017 09:37:06   #
jayw Loc: Contoocook, NH
 
Good day Hoggers.

Thinking of "downgrading" my Tamron 16-300mm VR zoom, which is my one and only attached to my Nikon D5300, to something akin to what I used in days of film - a Tokina 35-105mm Macro. This lens was sharp and not so heavy on a Contax RTS II.

Reasons for this is that I find myself shooting at the wide to mid-range and not so much at the long end. When I bought the lens instead of the kit lens, I thought I'd have more use of the long reach. Weight is another factor. Not as steady as I once was.

Brand aside and using the same body - D5300 (DX) - what would be the equivalent to the 35-105 w/VR & macro/close-up? I do mostly landscape, macro/close-up, family, portraits, tabletop set-ups, etc. Wildlife is rare, so distance is not ultra important.

Thanks for your insights.

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Dec 2, 2017 09:41:22   #
PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago
 
jayw wrote:
Good day Hoggers.

Thinking of "downgrading" my Tamron 16-300mm VR zoom, which is my one and only attached to my Nikon D5300, to something akin to what I used in days of film - a Tokina 35-105mm Macro. This lens was sharp and not so heavy on a Contax RTS II.

Reasons for this is that I find myself shooting at the wide to mid-range and not so much at the long end. When I bought the lens instead of the kit lens, I thought I'd have more use of the long reach. Weight is another factor. Not as steady as I once was.

Brand aside and using the same body - D5300 (DX) - what would be the equivalent to the 35-105 w/VR & macro/close-up? I do mostly landscape, macro/close-up, family, portraits, tabletop set-ups, etc. Wildlife is rare, so distance is not ultra important.

Thanks for your insights.
Good day Hoggers. br br Thinking of "downgra... (show quote)


I think the addition of a 35-105 Macro would be great. Meets your objectives. Keep the 16-300 and if you find you don't need it, you can sell it.

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Dec 2, 2017 10:16:22   #
jayw Loc: Contoocook, NH
 
Thanks for your response and I agree, but I'm interested in which lens would best fit my desires.

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Dec 2, 2017 10:17:56   #
PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago
 
jayw wrote:
Thanks for your response and I agree, but I'm interested in which lens would best fit my desires.


As I said, the lens you are thinking of meets your desires/objectives.

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Dec 2, 2017 10:20:12   #
ELNikkor
 
Since the D5300 is an APS-C camera, you'll be able to find a Nikon 18-55 or 16-85 zoom that will cover the range you mostly shoot, be lightweight, and focus very close. The 16-85 is around 24-125mm FF equivalent, so your wide angle to medium telephoto is covered

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Dec 2, 2017 10:25:34   #
Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida
 
Whatever you buy, you also buy the Nikon DX 35mm 1.8 prime, and use it.

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Dec 2, 2017 10:26:02   #
jayw Loc: Contoocook, NH
 
I'll take a look see.

Thanks

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Dec 2, 2017 10:27:59   #
gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast
 
The equivalent to your 35-105 would be about a 23-70mm zoom macro on a DX body. Might be a bit hard to find.

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Dec 2, 2017 10:30:20   #
jayw Loc: Contoocook, NH
 
Maybe used through KEH, Adarama, B&H or Hunts (local shop I use). Just not sure if used is the way I want to go. Something to think about anyway.

All good suggestions and a start of my research.

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Dec 2, 2017 10:31:53   #
Leitz Loc: Solms
 
jayw wrote:
- what would be the equivalent to the 35-105 w/VR & macro/close-up?

A close-focusing 35-105 w/VR.

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Dec 2, 2017 11:17:39   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
jayw wrote:
Good day Hoggers.

Thinking of "downgrading" my Tamron 16-300mm VR zoom, which is my one and only attached to my Nikon D5300, to something akin to what I used in days of film - a Tokina 35-105mm Macro. This lens was sharp and not so heavy on a Contax RTS II.

Reasons for this is that I find myself shooting at the wide to mid-range and not so much at the long end. When I bought the lens instead of the kit lens, I thought I'd have more use of the long reach. Weight is another factor. Not as steady as I once was.

Brand aside and using the same body - D5300 (DX) - what would be the equivalent to the 35-105 w/VR & macro/close-up? I do mostly landscape, macro/close-up, family, portraits, tabletop set-ups, etc. Wildlife is rare, so distance is not ultra important.

Thanks for your insights.
Good day Hoggers. br br Thinking of "downgra... (show quote)


On your crop sensor body a 24-70mm F2.8 lens will give you an almost identical 36-105mm field of view, and excellent results as well. Stabilized versions are available from Nikon, Tamron, and Sigma. All 3 are fantastic lenses.
No such thing as a true Macro zoom lens.

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Dec 3, 2017 05:59:48   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
jayw wrote:
Good day Hoggers.

Thinking of "downgrading" my Tamron 16-300mm VR zoom, which is my one and only attached to my Nikon D5300, to something akin to what I used in days of film - a Tokina 35-105mm Macro. This lens was sharp and not so heavy on a Contax RTS II.

Reasons for this is that I find myself shooting at the wide to mid-range and not so much at the long end. When I bought the lens instead of the kit lens, I thought I'd have more use of the long reach. Weight is another factor. Not as steady as I once was.

Brand aside and using the same body - D5300 (DX) - what would be the equivalent to the 35-105 w/VR & macro/close-up? I do mostly landscape, macro/close-up, family, portraits, tabletop set-ups, etc. Wildlife is rare, so distance is not ultra important.

Thanks for your insights.
Good day Hoggers. br br Thinking of "downgra... (show quote)


I used the 18-200mm when I was shooting DX. Nice lens. you might find that 35-105mm is a bit limiting.

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Dec 3, 2017 08:50:59   #
jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida
 
Kmgw9v wrote:
Whatever you buy, you also buy the Nikon DX 35mm 1.8 prime, and use it.


That is my favorite lens for my DX Camera good suggestion and not to e pensive

For a tele lens, start your Holy Trinity f2.8 collection those lenses will stay with you if you upgrade your Nikon

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Dec 3, 2017 09:19:54   #
camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.
 
Another vote for the 16-85.

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Dec 3, 2017 11:40:36   #
mas24 Loc: Southern CA
 
jayw wrote:
Good day Hoggers.

Thinking of "downgrading" my Tamron 16-300mm VR zoom, which is my one and only attached to my Nikon D5300, to something akin to what I used in days of film - a Tokina 35-105mm Macro. This lens was sharp and not so heavy on a Contax RTS II.

Reasons for this is that I find myself shooting at the wide to mid-range and not so much at the long end. When I bought the lens instead of the kit lens, I thought I'd have more use of the long reach. Weight is another factor. Not as steady as I once was.

Brand aside and using the same body - D5300 (DX) - what would be the equivalent to the 35-105 w/VR & macro/close-up? I do mostly landscape, macro/close-up, family, portraits, tabletop set-ups, etc. Wildlife is rare, so distance is not ultra important.

Thanks for your insights.
Good day Hoggers. br br Thinking of "downgra... (show quote)


I'm not familiar with the Tokina 35-105mm w/VR macro close up lens. I doubt a zoom macro lens is a true macro. Meaning a 1:1 magnification. You already have a good all around lens in the Tamron 16-300mm. I would not get rid of it. If you want to do macro, get a used/refurbished prime macro lens of good quality. Tokina makes a very good 100mm f2.8 macro lens with a 1:1 magnification. Good luck.

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