Suggestions please
Sep 25, 2020 13:32:17 #
Competent amateur photographer
For years I have used Nikon D200 with Nikon 18-200 VR lens. Converted D200 to IR and added a Nikon D300
Not unhappy with above eqpt EXCEPT for the weight.
One lens makes life much easier IMO
I got an Sony Alpha 6400 with kit 16-50 mm lens. Goal was lighter gear, newer camera features, etc.
But would like longer reach, ideally with single lens.
Suggestions appreciated for ~18-200 (or longer) Sony Emount that would give same/better than Nikon equivalent.
Thanks in advance
For years I have used Nikon D200 with Nikon 18-200 VR lens. Converted D200 to IR and added a Nikon D300
Not unhappy with above eqpt EXCEPT for the weight.
One lens makes life much easier IMO
I got an Sony Alpha 6400 with kit 16-50 mm lens. Goal was lighter gear, newer camera features, etc.
But would like longer reach, ideally with single lens.
Suggestions appreciated for ~18-200 (or longer) Sony Emount that would give same/better than Nikon equivalent.
Thanks in advance
Sep 26, 2020 08:41:34 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
iamimdoc wrote:
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The Sony 100-400 is great, it is a Red G master lens (has two focusing motors). I personally use the longer reaching Sony 200-600 Black G master lens(has one focusing motor). I have not noticed a difference in focusing speeds between the two lenses. The 100-400 is lighter but not by that much. For the 200-600 I use a mono pod and the Wimberley MH-100 head, makes life so much easier.
Sony Emountt lenses are no sharper than Nikon lenses.
Their is the Sony SEL18200LE 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 lens, but it is no longer than the Nikon.
SONY FE 24-240MM F/3.5-6.3 OSS LENS
Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS Lens
Sep 26, 2020 09:22:49 #
Keeping weight down I use an 18-105 cuz the 18-135 was introduced after I got my lens. The Sony has clear image zoom which your Nikons did not. A 1.5X setting on the ciz will get you 200mm from the 18-135 and still maintain the full 24MP.
An 18-200 is an 11X zoom, always involving some compromises. Ciz at 1.5X is pixel interpolation also involves a similar degree of compromise. Pick your poison, as they(?) say. I’ve never met “they”, but they do seem to have been around the block a few times ...
You could get the 18-200 and know that ciz can also boost that lens to 300mm or more when you need it.
An 18-200 is an 11X zoom, always involving some compromises. Ciz at 1.5X is pixel interpolation also involves a similar degree of compromise. Pick your poison, as they(?) say. I’ve never met “they”, but they do seem to have been around the block a few times ...
You could get the 18-200 and know that ciz can also boost that lens to 300mm or more when you need it.
Sep 26, 2020 13:47:52 #
iamimdoc wrote:
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Sony's 70-300mm e-mount G lens is excellent. You can read reviews anywhere online, and one comment that frequently shows up is one I'll echo: This lens is underrated.
I'm getting ready to sell my three cameras and several lenses, including my Sony 70-300 I bought less than two years ago. PM me if interested, or wait until later today or tomorrow and I should have my gear listed here.
Sep 26, 2020 15:42:56 #
I am using a Tamron 28-200 f2.8-5.6 on my Sony a6000 with good results
Sep 26, 2020 17:08:08 #
iamimdoc wrote:
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I use FF Tamron lenses with my a6600. They have a 17-28, 28-75, 70-180 all f2.8, which will, of course, give apparent reach. BTW, the 55-210 kit lens is very lightweight and a good lens.
Sep 26, 2020 23:30:28 #
worldcycle
Loc: Stateline, Nevada
Unless you completely transform to cell phone photography you are always going to be hauling gear. Sure get a 12-1200mm zoom. Still weigh a ton. Convert to mirrorless. Now your wallet has lost weight yet you are still hauling gear. Get a nice kit with a nice bag to haul it in. I have many bodies and lenses. Yet unless I am looking for something specific to shoot, I am always carrying my 5DMIV with a L 24-105 attached and an L 16-35 and an L 70-300 in the bag. NEVER without them. You can get an acceptable "everything" lens or carry a few optically better lens and be much happier when that crucial image presents itself.
Sep 27, 2020 06:39:51 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
worldcycle wrote:
Unless you completely transform to cell phone phot... (show quote)
Be aware that long mirrorless lenses are really no lighter than DSLR lenses. Plus your holding a much smaller camera with that long lens attached. I can be a bit front heavy, my suggestion has always been to add the vertical grip to the camera to help gripping it better.
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