Question on lens purchase
Apr 25, 2019 13:51:54 #
Thank you all for the valuable information Decided to stay with the FX lens even though it is heavier than I like but I also carry a Lumix FZ-1000 which gives me a lighter camera. Appreciate the help
Apr 25, 2019 14:46:47 #
I repeatedly tell that a DX sensor sees 2/3 (1/1.5) of the image in both width and height that an FX sensor sees. So a DX lens on an FX body, if cropped by 1.5, uses 1/1.5/1.5 or 0.444 of the pixels. YES! Less than 1/2!
Apr 25, 2019 18:08:32 #
I own a 28-300mm and use it as a walkaround lens when I am not specifically out for a special reason. It isn't the highest IQ of my arsenal of Nikon glass but produced "good enough" results. I used it with my D800e and have been quite satisfied. I have not exercised it on my new D850 but the images I am getting on the D850 with my other lenses are noticeably better than the D800e with the same lenses. Soon I'll get time to exercise the 28-4300 with the D850.
Apr 26, 2019 09:08:00 #
Apr 26, 2019 15:25:13 #
Thank you for your valued opinion I will try the 28-300 lens
Apr 26, 2019 17:34:40 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
As others have said, you are killing the capability
of your D850 with a Dx lens. The 28-300 is my
all around lens for Fx use.
As others have said, you are killing the capability
of your D850 with a Dx lens. The 28-300 is my
all around lens for Fx use.
If I anticipate "verrrry all around" needs, then
I really love the 28-300. But I'm more likely to
tote the 24-120. If indoors, almost definitely
the 24-120.
But if I could keep only one of them, I'd hafta
keep the 28-300 for its capabilities even tho it
makes for heavier combo that would likely go
fewer places less often :-(
Apr 26, 2019 18:26:44 #
billnikon
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Peter Braun wrote:
Thank you for your valued opinion I will try the 28-300 lens
My only advice is to put that lens on your camera before you buy it. It is a load and not a casual carry around lens. It is a very nice piece of equipment and will deliver, but, you need to know in advance about it's weight.
Apr 26, 2019 19:23:59 #
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