Seeking lens advice.
Jul 24, 2020 09:16:25 #
There's an element of GAS going on here. I have a rarely used Sigma 85mm 1:1.4 DG (not ART) I'd like to sell and buy a Nikon 70-200mm E F/2.8 for my D7200. I'd like this to be my go-to-lens because of the sharpness and quick focus, judging from what I've read. I own the Nikon 16-80mm and 28-300mm glass. I like them, they do the job. I'd like this lens to stay on the camera most of time, hoping, like everyone else, for an improved image with better bokeh and I still get a good portrait lenses. If nothing else I'd like to lose the Sigma and buy better glass. Opinions and advice appreciated. I'm a hobbyist who shoots anything. I'm not locked in on the "E" model, I just read it's the man.
Jul 24, 2020 09:22:14 #
A 70-200 is a useful focal length, but unless you shoot events, or maybe new conferences or congressional hearings, I don't see how this could be your always on lens. Rather than guessing from reviews and UHH theories, why not rent a copy and confirm in your own hands? You also didn't tell us what camera mount, where this lens on a cropped sensor would be even more problematic for 'general' general purposes.
Jul 24, 2020 09:26:15 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
moosus wrote:
There's an element of GAS going on here. I have a... (show quote)
If I were in your situation and wanted to sell the Sigma 85 and buy a 70-200 Nikkor, I would sell the Sigma 85 and buy a 70-200 Nikkor.
Jul 24, 2020 09:29:34 #
RWR wrote:
If I were in your situation and wanted to sell the Sigma 85 and buy a 70-200 Nikkor, I would sell the Sigma 85 and buy a 70-200 Nikkor.
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Jul 24, 2020 09:56:07 #
zug55
Loc: Naivasha, Kenya, and Austin, Texas
CHG_CANON wrote:
A 70-200 is a useful focal length, but unless you shoot events, or maybe new conferences or congressional hearings, I don't see how this could be your always on lens. Rather than guessing from reviews and UHH theories, why not rent a copy and confirm in your own hands? You also didn't tell us what camera mount, where this lens on a cropped sensor would be even more problematic for 'general' general purposes.
I would agree with this. With the crop factor, this would be a 105-300mm lens on your D7200--this is serious telephoto range not suitable to be your everyday lens. This probably also why you are not using your 85mm lens--with the crop factor it is too long to be useful as an everyday lens. How about the Nikon 16-80mm and 28-300mm lenses that you already own? Particularly the 16-80mm (24-120mm equivalent) seems perfect as an everyday lens.
Jul 24, 2020 10:19:36 #
You're right. I test drove both the 18-140 and 16-80 before settling on the 16-80, and liked the 18-140 a little more. I'm just searching that ephemeral "perfect" lens to go between the 16-80 and 28-300, which is why asked this forum. Didn't want to succumb to a needless GAS attack.
Jul 24, 2020 10:27:18 #
Strodav
Loc: Houston, Tx
I rarely take my 70-200mm f/2.8 off my D850, great IQ and very flexible especially if you keep a 1.4x teleconverter in your camera bag, but are you sure you want to spend that kind of money for higher end FX glass to put on a $600 DX body? Don't get me wrong, I love my D7200 as it is an excellent camera. I keep it in my to go bag, but with the 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens that it came with. Wouldn't you rather pick up a used FX body like a D750 for less than the price of the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8.
Jul 24, 2020 10:43:00 #
zug55
Loc: Naivasha, Kenya, and Austin, Texas
Strodav wrote:
Wouldn't you rather pick up a used FX body like a D750 for less than the price of the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8.
Man, you are pouring gas in his GAS. I was going to suggest to cut up his credit card and be happy...
Jul 24, 2020 11:32:57 #
zug55 wrote:
Man, you are pouring gas in his GAS. I was going to suggest to cut up his credit card and be happy...
Jul 25, 2020 06:14:16 #
Ah, the search for the perfect lens. How about the Nikon 24-120 f4? Useful focal rane and constant aperture.
Jul 25, 2020 06:33:10 #
I hadn't thought about the 24-120 f4 since I have a 10-24 but I'll do a little research on this lens. Thnx for the input.
Jul 25, 2020 06:51:01 #
The 70-200 F/2.8E is extremely sharp. Being F/2.8 it is good in low light and gives you nice control over depth of field. It is not a light lens, something to be considered if you typically hand hold.
In short, it is a great lens. Only you can decide if it will be great for what you want to do with it.
I do own it and use it.
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In short, it is a great lens. Only you can decide if it will be great for what you want to do with it.
I do own it and use it.
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Jul 25, 2020 07:45:46 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
moosus wrote:
There's an element of GAS going on here. I have a... (show quote)
I own the 70-200 E. It is the sharpest lens in that range on the market. I used to do portraits, and my main lens was the 70-200. However, if it's just a portrait lens your looking for, I own and love the Nikon 85 1.8 G lens. Sharp, sharp, sharp. And inexpensive. Check out the reviews. And it's field of view on your camera would be 127mm. Ideal for portraits. And, its on sale.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Nikon%20AF-S%20NIKKOR%2085mm%20f%2F1.8G%20Lens&sts=pi&pim=Y
Jul 25, 2020 07:45:51 #
BurghByrd
Loc: Pittsburgh
I like the suggestion of renting one first. I have one and it is an excellent lens but it is large and heavy as are most newer lenses. As a result, it doesn't get used as much as you might think, particularly as a walk around lens. I'm not advising against it, I'm just making sure you're aware of the disadvantage.
Jul 25, 2020 08:31:36 #
Since you seldom use the Sigma, must be the 16-80 is your main lens; nothing wrong with that. The 28-300 would be for soccer action, or birds-out-there nature hikes. That covers your range. If you think that the 70-200 f2.8 will make you a better photographer, rent one and see if it makes that much difference. Will it help you make more money to pay for itself? Couldn't the Sigma 85 1.4 be your specialist go-to for portraits with drop-out bokeh backgrounds?
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