Lens for Nikon D500
Nov 21, 2019 11:57:36 #
saxman71 wrote:
I had to laugh at this typo. Cracked me up. As for the question, if it was me (and it was once not long ago) I would start buying full frame glass. I concluded that some day I would buy a full frame body, and about a year later I did. I have had good success with the suite of Tamron G2 lenses on my D500 and they can now be used on my D810 as well. Tamron makes quality lenses at about half the cost of Nikon glass.
I am a very close look Tamron G2s. I have heard nothing but good things about them
Nov 21, 2019 12:25:56 #
Herself wrote:
First, although I’ve loved “taking pictures” for y... (show quote)
The one lens that would cover most of the situations you cite and still be compact and lightweight, is the 18 - 200. I used it for years and it covered 90% of everything. It gives you the equivalent of 27 - 300mm, and is quick focusing and sharp.
Nov 21, 2019 12:38:42 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Papa j wrote:
This year I purchased the tampon 18-400 for my D7200 .i love the lens great range very sharp photos and quick focus.
Joe
Joe
Don't feel bad. I had the same thing happen to me. The spell checker doesn't know about Tamron. So, it spells it otherwise. I haven't made that mistake again.
Nov 21, 2019 13:49:26 #
I love the versatility of the sigma 18-300 with the d500. Good breadth and reach. Good quality pics. I highly recommend the combination.
Nov 21, 2019 14:01:16 #
Papa j wrote:
This year I purchased the tampon 18-400 for my D7200 .i love the lens great range very sharp photos and quick focus.
Joe
Joe
It’s not a cheap lens but it won’t bleed you dry.
Nov 21, 2019 15:52:10 #
For versatility I would suggest a Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 or a Sigma Art 24-105mm f/4, but the Sigma isn't weather sealed you will get better reach with the Sigma
Nov 21, 2019 16:50:46 #
Herself wrote:
First, although I’ve loved “taking pictures” for y... (show quote)
Maybe a 16-80 f2.8-4.0. It is fairly expensive. You would need a longer lens for sheepdog trials. I have a 200-500 f5.6, which I use for birds, wildlife and air shows. It is expensive and heavy. The magnification at 200mm is 6, and at 500, about 15.
Nov 21, 2019 17:10:20 #
Herself wrote:
First, although I’ve loved “taking pictures” for y... (show quote)
Ck out the Tammy 18-400 f3.5. Covers a lot of ground, produces good images, not onerous in cost.
Nov 21, 2019 21:07:59 #
sam3
Loc: Mitchell, indiana
In your response to the ask for walk around lenses you mentioned you have a Tamron 18-400mm that has some quirky issues. I also have this lens. What issues are you having? I haven’t noticed any issues, but I’d like to know what may occur or I’m missing.
Nov 21, 2019 23:22:32 #
I have the Nikon D500 & also shoot primarily with the Tamron 18-400 3.5-6.3. Biggest drawbacks are weight, & images in low light are very grainy. However, it's a good all around lens for most subjects, specifically outdoors & good indoor lighting. I'm pleased with its performance.
Nov 21, 2019 23:49:23 #
I have the D 500 and use the 18 to 300 Nikon And love it. I also understand the 18 to 400 Tamron is nice and both would cover just about anything and everything you mentioned. But of course there are many other lenses made for many other reasons and specifics but for an all around lens the 18 to 300 works well for me. I also have A16to 80 and A150 to 600 Tamron because I enjoy birding.
Nov 22, 2019 02:32:36 #
I use the 16-80 as a general walkabout lens and am very pleased with the results. I also have a 35mm for street photography. For wildlife I am moving away from the 80-400 and 200-500, both are great lenses, but not as good as the new lightweight PF primes.
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