Nikon lens
May 20, 2019 14:20:31 #
I just upgraded from a Canon Sure Shot fixed lens to a refurbished Nikon d5600 with 18-55 and a 70-300
Lens love the camera thinking of getting a lens in between those two 18-200 any advise
Lens love the camera thinking of getting a lens in between those two 18-200 any advise
May 20, 2019 14:26:24 #
Might I suggest that before you get other lens. familiarize yourself with what you have and how you will use them. You might find out that you don't need that lens. The 18-200 is a good lens, but it overlaps what you already have.
May 20, 2019 14:48:18 #
I have an 18-55 and a 55-250 that came with my one camera.
I bought an 18-200 so I wouldn't have to keep changing lenses.
The two kit lenses sit on the shelf.
I bought an 18-200 so I wouldn't have to keep changing lenses.
The two kit lenses sit on the shelf.
May 20, 2019 15:30:38 #
May 20, 2019 15:31:10 #
May 20, 2019 16:18:13 #
jbg776 wrote:
Do you like the 18-200 better
If you are asking me, I've not really intently compared the kits to the Sigma.
I'm very pleased with the Sigma, which lives on the camera. It's an older 18-200 that has a fluorite element and a red ring. The newer ones do not have the red ring. I really haven't missed the extra 50mm, I just use the view the 200 provides. Maybe one of these days I'll look at something with the 200 and compare the kit 250 to see if I should be worried about not having the extra reach.
The barrel in both kit lenses rotates when focusing, problematic for Grad ND and Polarizer filters. The sigma barrel does not rotate.
May 20, 2019 16:30:56 #
jbg776 wrote:
Do you like the 18-200 better
Using the “Quote Reply” option would be the best option for responding to a post.
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I’ve used the 18-200 and it’s an ok performer.
A “do it all” lens doesn’t do everything well.
They are great for traveling but the design is a compromise.
I found it a bit soft on the long end and it’s not suited to low light level photography.
The best zoom lenses are usually limited to a 3x range for a reason.
Use what you have for a while and determine what range you use the most.
May 21, 2019 06:17:32 #
May 21, 2019 06:50:46 #
There's hardy any difference between the 18-55mm and 70-300mm. That 15mm difference is not enough difference to warrant purchasing another zoom lens. Think about something totally different like a wide aperture prime lens or a macro lens. Tamron's SP series prime lenses all have vibration compensation. Very few prime lenses have stabilization. I have their 45mm f/1.8 Sp VC lens. The combination of the large max aperture and vibration compensation make it a great low light lens.
May 21, 2019 06:51:33 #
jbg776 wrote:
Do you like the 18-200 better
I had the 18-200 when I had my D90. It is a very good lens. I never had a problem with the pictures. Except those that I screwed up.
May 21, 2019 06:55:07 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
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This is right on the money. Superzoom lenses have design compromises. For example, they usually have a lot of barrel distortion at wide angle settings and a lot of pincushion distortion and long focal lengths. Other factors such as chromatic aberration, and coma can be high. Take a look at prime lenses. They usually have almost zero distortion and you get a large max. aperture great for low light.May 21, 2019 07:32:04 #
I do not know of your expertise as a photographer but if you ask me I am going to say why not to use and learn the qualities of that 18-55 lens? First it has great optics, 18mm happens to be all the wide angle many beginner photographers need and the 55mm side of the zoom is a moderate tele that could prove useful even for portraits.
The 18-200 has more range but my advise is that you use the 18-55 for now till you know for sure which focal lengths you use more often with your subjects. If the 70-300 has no VR a tripod is a necessity. Use what you have for now and you will learn if those lenses limit you. If they do then you know you will have to invest in new lenses.
The 18-200 has more range but my advise is that you use the 18-55 for now till you know for sure which focal lengths you use more often with your subjects. If the 70-300 has no VR a tripod is a necessity. Use what you have for now and you will learn if those lenses limit you. If they do then you know you will have to invest in new lenses.
May 21, 2019 07:36:41 #
May 21, 2019 07:54:34 #
billnikon
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jbg776 wrote:
I just upgraded from a Canon Sure Shot fixed lens to a refurbished Nikon d5600 with 18-55 and a 70-300
Lens love the camera thinking of getting a lens in between those two 18-200 any advise
Lens love the camera thinking of getting a lens in between those two 18-200 any advise
I own and still use my Nikon 18-200, on your camera it would deliver a field of view of 27-300 mm. A nice span that most of your images can be taken. The lens is lighter and a nice carry with you all day lens.
I would suggest the II version because it has VR and a lens lock.
May 21, 2019 08:25:25 #
I would not get an 18-200 if I already had a 70-300, unless I sold the 70-300 first. That said, if you add the 10-20 Nikon wide angle zoom, you'll have 10-300mm in three very good, light-weight lenses. (Just somewhat of a peeve of mine: why is taking 5 seconds to change lenses such a chore for some photographers?)
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