What Nikon DX lens would you recommend for ocean/seaside photography?
Jul 8, 2018 09:34:06 #
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billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Bike guy wrote:
Long time land-locked photographer taking a trip i... (show quote)
That lens gets good reviews. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=NIKKOR%2010-20mm%20f%2F4.5-5.6G%20VR&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=
How close to the water are you planning on getting? Remember one fact, salt water and DSLR'S DO NOT MIX, be careful. For coverage your 18-140 would be a good choice all of the time. If you do change lenses on location be very careful. I would suggest that if your changing lenses you do so in your car. Saltwater is constantly in the air, you do not want it in your camera body. When your done shooting, wipe your equipment down with pre moistened lens wipes.
Jul 8, 2018 10:20:32 #
bpulv
Loc: Buena Park, CA
Bike guy wrote:
Long time land-locked photographer taking a trip i... (show quote)
If you are talking about seascapes as apposed to other types of beach photography, I would suggest the Nikkor 10-24mm F/4.5-5.6G ED lens rather then the low end 10-20mm VR because of its superior image quality. A VR lens is not necessary on a ultra-wide lens like it is on a long telephoto. On the other hand, you could use your current lenses and stitch multiple exposures together to form panorama pictures in LightRoom. That could give you up to a 360 degree picture with higher resolution than a super-wide lens because instead of using one DX frame, you can combine several DX frames into a single frame.
Jul 8, 2018 13:50:14 #
rfmaude41
Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)
Bike guy wrote:
Long time land-locked photographer taking a trip i... (show quote)
Or, the Sigma Version (10 - 20mm)..... I have it and the IQ is "fantastic".
Jul 8, 2018 14:05:03 #
Bike guy wrote:
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Hi simple 18-140 plus 35/1.8 and possible 40 macro if you're into macro stuff at the beach.
With my Fuji I use 18-135 almost all the time. Covers almost all possibilities.
With my D300 and old Sigma 18-250 does the trick. If I were to replace the Sigma 18-250 I'd probably pick up a used Tamron 16-300. I have a Sigma 10-20mm but rarely use it wider than 16mm.....
I bought a Fuji 14/2.8 which is a great lens. Sometimes it's really useful for "big sky" beach shots - I live in Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica and we have amazing sunsets. However I use it mainly for shooting of property interiors.
So don't spend money on any other lenses would be my advice. Enjoy!
Jul 8, 2018 14:26:54 #
I use an 18-200 myself. The lens you use depends on what you are going to take a picture of, be it by the seashore or up in the mountains. This boils down on how you want to frame it.
Jul 8, 2018 14:49:18 #
Maybe it is because I am not the maven that many of the HHs are, but when I shot w/a D300s, used my favorite lens for this type of shooting - a Nikkor 17-55 F/2.8. To repeat earlier warnings...limit your lens changing to the condo!
Jul 8, 2018 15:07:07 #
shelty wrote:
I use an 18-200 myself. The lens you use depends on what you are going to take a picture of, be it by the seashore or up in the mountains. This boils down on how you want to frame it.
Ditto.
Jul 8, 2018 15:24:25 #
Bultaco wrote:
I've been there several times the Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX NIKKOR VR II is my walk around lens, fast and sharp.
That’s my walk around lens as well.
Jul 8, 2018 15:35:00 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
Yeah, wide and ultrawide lenses are terrible for seascapes and landscapes! Obviously I should have used something else for all these (
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The Nikkor AF-P 10-20mm is a freakin' BARGAIN! Get it.... and a Circular Polarizer to use on it sometimes.
Check compatibility with D7100 (I think a camera firmware update is needed.)
Oh, and I change my lenses out whenever I need to, in order to get the shot I want. That means occasionally cleaning the sensor, especially when working in dusty places...
I do minimize lens changes at times by using two or three cameras set up in advance with different lenses. But there's usually not a lot of dust around the ocean... just be careful of blowing sand, if it's windy.
).... The Nikkor AF-P 10-20mm is a freakin' BARGAIN! Get it.... and a Circular Polarizer to use on it sometimes.
Check compatibility with D7100 (I think a camera firmware update is needed.)
Oh, and I change my lenses out whenever I need to, in order to get the shot I want. That means occasionally cleaning the sensor, especially when working in dusty places...
I do minimize lens changes at times by using two or three cameras set up in advance with different lenses. But there's usually not a lot of dust around the ocean... just be careful of blowing sand, if it's windy.
Jul 8, 2018 16:03:01 #
good2gonc
Loc: Greater Raleigh, NC Metro Area
I shoot full frame Nikon's (D3S and D810) so I am not sure about a lens recommendation. That said, I have spent a lot of time at St. Simons Island, Ga. The St. Simons lighthouse is very photogenic; pelicans at the pier are almost demanding you photograph them; Fort Frederica is a great photo op place; Christ Church (Episcopal) and Epworth By The Sea (Methodist) are both great places especially Christ Church. And the beach of course. If you have children (younger kids), I can recommend a toy store on the Island owned by a friend and she has a great selection of nicer toys.
I haven't been to St. Pete in about 20 years but I'm sure there are lots of sights to shoot there.
I haven't been to St. Pete in about 20 years but I'm sure there are lots of sights to shoot there.
Jul 8, 2018 16:18:24 #
DVZ
Loc: Littleton CO
One thing to consider is a UV or clear front lens cover as the front element gets cover with I think a salt residue. A lens cover is easy to take off daily and clean without the risk of scratching the front element. You can even rinse it under the faucet.
Jul 8, 2018 17:35:03 #
zug55 wrote:
If you take an ultra-wide to the beach you can cap... (show quote)
The Nikon DX AF-P lenses all work fine on a D7100. "Fully Compatible" according to the Nikon link you provided. There is no autofocus issue, period. Latest firmware upgrade will get the in camera Auto Distortion to work. I don't think the latest firmware will get you a way to turn VR off, at least it hasn't on my D7100. I must have taken 5000 shots with the 70-300 AF-P before upgrading the firmware. I also think you can live without the 10-20 AF-P or another ultra wide angle, but it's a good lens.
Jul 8, 2018 18:07:09 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
Bologna! I have traveled all over Europe, North, and South America and I carry as much as I can. Usually 3 cameras, 4 or 5 lenses, tripod, flash, and plenty of batteries. I would be miserable taking less.
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