Which lens
Dec 31, 2018 01:57:39 #
Ok, so the family and I are planning a trip to Universal Studios Hollywood in January sometime. I am set on bringing my D7000, my 3 batteries, and charger. However, I am not too sure as to which lens I should take in the park. I know I am not going to need my 400mm because to lug that around all day with my tripod to get a good shot will not be an option. So of my other lenses which are my Tamron AF 20-300 f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro, Quantary 70-300 f/4-5.6, Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR, Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200 f/4-5.6 G ED, Nikkor 28mm f/3.5, Nikkor 50mm f/1.8, and my Promaster Spectrum7 500mm 1:8. Before you say "why choose, take em all" I really want the day to be spent with my daughters than lugging my packed-to-the-gills camera bag. I am most likely going to leave my bag of lenses at the hotel. So which of my arsenal would you take into the park as your go-to lens?
Dec 31, 2018 02:02:20 #
Is the Tamron AF 20-300 f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro realy a 20mm lens at the short end?
If so I would take it.
If not take the standard zoom, Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR.
(I don't shoot with Nikon gear).
If so I would take it.
If not take the standard zoom, Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR.
(I don't shoot with Nikon gear).
Dec 31, 2018 02:09:20 #
Either the 20-300 or 18-105. Unless you think you will be taking long shots I would go with the 18-105. On my Canons I have gone all day at Civil War Enactments, car shows and steampunk events with just my 24-105. I you anticipate any indoor shots put the 50 in to carry, it is your fastest and on your Nikon it will act like a 75 - pretty much perfect for portraits.
Dec 31, 2018 02:49:12 #
Paul Moshay
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
My thought would be to take the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR, go light and enjoy it with your family.
Dec 31, 2018 03:00:10 #
Personally I wouldn't bring any of them or the D7000 to a theme park. I'd bring my Nikon P900. It's small and light enough to carry all day. It zooms from 24 to 2000 mm so you can go wide or get up close and personal without changing a lens. It has 16 megapixels, same as the D7000, so the image quality is pretty darn good. And, now that the ludicrous P1000 is available, the price of the P900 has dropped. The P1000 is a really good super zoom, it's just way too big.
If you want small, light and excellent IQ, the Canon G1X III fits in many pockets and has a 24 megapixel APS-C sensor and there are telephoto adapters for it if one needs to go really long. Its 15-45 lens is equivalent to 24-72 mm. I have one and it's the camera I carry pretty much all the time and its IQ really, really good, better than the D7000.
If you want to stick with your D7000, get the Nikkor 18-200 lens. It's well worth the $646 price, has excellent VR, and is fairly light and compact for a high quality lens. I have one and it pretty much lives on my D7200.
If you want small, light and excellent IQ, the Canon G1X III fits in many pockets and has a 24 megapixel APS-C sensor and there are telephoto adapters for it if one needs to go really long. Its 15-45 lens is equivalent to 24-72 mm. I have one and it's the camera I carry pretty much all the time and its IQ really, really good, better than the D7000.
If you want to stick with your D7000, get the Nikkor 18-200 lens. It's well worth the $646 price, has excellent VR, and is fairly light and compact for a high quality lens. I have one and it pretty much lives on my D7200.
Dec 31, 2018 03:04:12 #
RichardTaylor wrote:
Is the Tamron AF 20-300 f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro realy a 20mm lens at the short end?
If so I would take it.
If not take the standard zoom, Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR.
(I don't shoot with Nikon gear).
If so I would take it.
If not take the standard zoom, Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR.
(I don't shoot with Nikon gear).
Thank you for the help. I forgot to mention the 28mm and the 50mm are both manual lenses from the 70's. I grew up shooting with those back in the day with my father's Nikon EM, so I am not afraid to shoot manual.
Dec 31, 2018 05:19:33 #
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Dec 31, 2018 06:47:27 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Robyn H wrote:
Personally I wouldn't bring any of them or the D70... (show quote)
The Nikon 18-200mm has been confirmed as a very reliable lens. I rarely take shots over a 200mm focal range, even though I own DX version 70-300mm. The maximum FOV is 450mm on a Nikon crop sensor. That's more than enough to some photographers. Better yet, the Tamron 18-400mm, if you need more range. It is designed for the crop sensor cameras. Not full frame. Great reviews on the Tamron on this forum.
Dec 31, 2018 06:55:46 #
mas24 wrote:
The Nikon 18-200mm has been confirmed as a very reliable lens. I rarely take shots over a 200mm focal range, even though I own DX version 70-300mm. The maximum FOV is 450mm on a Nikon crop sensor. That's more than enough to some photographers. Better yet, the Tamron 18-400mm, if you need more range. It is designed for the crop sensor cameras. Not full frame. Great reviews on the Tamron on this forum.
Worked there for 35 years, you will not need anything really long the 18-200 should be more than enough.
Dec 31, 2018 07:00:53 #
I pack my camera gear to Disney 10 times a year, and I would recommend one of your zooms, and a good bag for your gear. You will have plenty of range for all your needs, and you will be putting your camera in and out of the bag for some rides. There are alot of photo opportunities at the theme parks, and you will not be happy with a point and shoot if you are used to a SLR. I tried that once, and will not do it again. But I never tire if taking photos at the theme parks. You and your daughter will have a great time! I can't wait to see some of your images. Be sure to post some after you go.
Dec 31, 2018 07:01:21 #
jbgs wrote:
Ok, so the family and I are planning a trip to Uni... (show quote)
jbgs, in my opinion I would take the Nikkor 18-105 for outside shots and the Nikkor 50 mm f/1.8 for inside shots. You won't need long lenses for the outside and the 50 mm f/1.8 will be excellent for inside shots. Enjoy the trip and your family. This way you can lug your camera bag around - it will be light enough.(I would think twice before leave your outfit at the hotel, anyway).
Dec 31, 2018 07:13:40 #
jbgs wrote:
Ok, so the family and I are planning a trip to Uni... (show quote)
I would find a way to take two lenses.... Some area inside will be dark, do the 50mm 1.8 would be ideal..... My main lens would be either the 20-300 or the 18-105.... Probably the 18-105....I would wear a fanny pack with the second lens....
Dec 31, 2018 07:27:57 #
robertjerl wrote:
Either the 20-300 or 18-105. Unless you think you will be taking long shots I would go with the 18-105. On my Canons I have gone all day at Civil War Enactments, car shows and steampunk events with just my 24-105. I you anticipate any indoor shots put the 50 in to carry, it is your fastest and on your Nikon it will act like a 75 - pretty much perfect for portraits.
Yup, you'll need wide. Telephoto maybe not so much.
Dec 31, 2018 09:17:53 #
ppkwhat wrote:
jbgs, in my opinion I would take the Nikkor 18-105 for outside shots and the Nikkor 50 mm f/1.8 for inside shots. You won't need long lenses for the outside and the 50 mm f/1.8 will be excellent for inside shots. Enjoy the trip and your family. This way you can lug your camera bag around - it will be light enough.(I would think twice before leave your outfit at the hotel, anyway).
Remember the D7000 is a Crop Sensor camera, so the 50mm may not be the best fit, try a 35mm or even a 28mm.
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