lens replacement Better Glass
Sep 17, 2012 15:10:34 #
Looking to replace my Nikon 18-70 3.5-4.5 G on my nikon D7000 I already have Nikor 35 1.8 a Nikor 105 2.8G and a Nikon 70 to 300 4.5 - 5.6 G I used the 18-70 as my walk around but would like to step that up into sharper glass Interests are varied landscape , wildlife etc Ive set my budget at around 1,000.00 to 1,500.00 open to all your help !!!
Sep 17, 2012 15:43:29 #
my walk around is a 18-200 VR and love it, you can save some cash too. (I have not looked at the new 18-300 but have heard good things.)
Sep 17, 2012 17:16:07 #
lost_found wrote:
my walk around is a 18-200 VR and love it, you can save some cash too. (I have not looked at the new 18-300 but have heard good things.)
FYI
The 18-300 is heavy, but a good lens from all I have read
Sep 17, 2012 17:55:26 #
traveler90712 wrote:
FYI
The 18-300 is heavy, but a good lens from all I have read
lost_found wrote:
my walk around is a 18-200 VR and love it, you can save some cash too. (I have not looked at the new 18-300 but have heard good things.)
FYI
The 18-300 is heavy, but a good lens from all I have read
might be part of the health and fitness program.
Sep 17, 2012 18:21:23 #
Get a very good prime lens. The 18-300 is a very good lens from what Iv'e read also.
Sep 17, 2012 19:12:33 #
how sharp is the 18-200 ??? im really looking for a step up from my old glass
Sep 17, 2012 19:26:24 #
Hankwt wrote:
how sharp is the 18-200 ??? im really looking for a step up from my old glass
I have had no problems and only wish I had bought it sooner.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/18-200mm-ii.htm
I have been told that there is no noticeable difference between the first and second version if you are able to find the old one.
Sep 17, 2012 19:46:31 #
lost_found wrote:
I have had no problems and only wish I had bought it sooner.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/18-200mm-ii.htm
I have been told that there is no noticeable difference between the first and second version if you are able to find the old one.
Hankwt wrote:
how sharp is the 18-200 ??? im really looking for a step up from my old glass
I have had no problems and only wish I had bought it sooner.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/18-200mm-ii.htm
I have been told that there is no noticeable difference between the first and second version if you are able to find the old one.
you will want to click on the original review to get the scoop on the lenses performance. http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/18200.htm
Sep 18, 2012 06:49:53 #
The difference in magnification between the 18 - 200 and 18 - 300 doesn't warrant the expense of the latter. Save your money. You can walk up on your subject or magnify it on the computer.
Sep 18, 2012 07:05:41 #
It's an excellent lens. Wide enough for landscapes and sharp enough for flowers. In the last photo of my son on the beach, you can even see birds flying in the background. Also has great bokeh, It's how you use it that counts. A few photos with the lens. PS the 18-70 is rated sharp
Hankwt wrote:
how sharp is the 18-200 ??? im really looking for a step up from my old glass
Sep 18, 2012 08:16:23 #
Either lens is great - had the 18-200 used as everyday lens. Had the D3, got the 28-300 when it released - great lens - my everyday lens now. I have other lens that I use for special purpose though.
Sep 18, 2012 10:58:01 #
fstop22,
May I ask what camera (D7000?) and what ap/ss for the flower shots (which are AWESOME)?
Thx
May I ask what camera (D7000?) and what ap/ss for the flower shots (which are AWESOME)?
Thx
Sep 18, 2012 13:24:10 #
Yes the D7000 for camera. Both flowers shot F/16 Aperture priority, the camera chose 1/500 first and 1/250 shutter speed for second flower. Both in the same little garden pond, one was shaded the other sunny.
SouthernExposures wrote:
fstop22,
May I ask what camera (D7000?) and what ap/ss for the flower shots (which are AWESOME)?
Thx
May I ask what camera (D7000?) and what ap/ss for the flower shots (which are AWESOME)?
Thx
Sep 18, 2012 16:40:49 #
Sep 18, 2012 23:18:04 #
From what I can tell and see, you will be hard pressed to improve your IQ with any other zoom lens at any price .... You could improve your macro capability, or you could get a faster F-stop and thus theoretically improve your focusing in low light - but I do not think you can improve the basic IQ of that lens.
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