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Jul 3, 2023 20:27:25   #
SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA
 
Mike NC wrote:
I'm not on UH as much as some, but enough to know that you know your stuff, speak directly, are opinionated and I respect your opinions.

I have a 850 and love it. I don't see a "need" to go to Z, but if not for price and battery life, I probably would. I have a 24-70 (with 850 50 MP, I can crop and blow up pictures to look like a longer lens if light is good and low ISO, but 200 mm would be better) and 200-500 Nikon zooms and both are excellent though heavy which I don't mind. I also have a 28-300 and it is "good" but convenient. I want to take excellent pictures I use the 1st 2 zooms 98% of the time and it meets my needs. I started the 850 with the 28-300 and noticed it is not good enough for the 850 when comparing Africa pictures between the 200-500 and 28-300. Now I use it when I'm not concerned so much about quality.

I am not familiar with the 24-200 (Nikon?) lens that you mention. How does it compare in quality with the 24-70? If 24-70 is an A and 28-300 is a C, where does the 24-200 fit. If it is an A, I would get it, if it is a B, then probably not unless it was inexpensive and I could use it and forget about my 28-300. I would love for it to be an A. I can tell the difference between an A and a C. Not sure if I can tell the difference between an A and a B.

I consider myself a "good" photographer and I love good pictures on my 32" monitor and when I print them on metal at Bay Photos. I'm an engineer and semi-retired and thinking about selling pictures for the fun of it.

Sorry for the rambling - trying to give enough info for your lens opinion. Any thoughts you have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I'm not on UH as much as some, but enough to know ... (show quote)


They only make the 24-200 in a Z mount.

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Jul 4, 2023 13:20:43   #
mikee
 
JohnR wrote:
...I would suggest a Sony RX10 IV would cover most of your needs with much higher IQ than the tiny sensor Nikons


I just returned from a 3 week river cruise. 80% of my pics were on my cell phone, 20% on my RX10IV. The Sony is not a feather, but it is manageable. I kinda pitied the guy using a D6, 3 lenses, and a tripod. I took an ultra lightweight backpack to carry my camera (plus my 2 water bottles, snack bar, sun glasses, and hand towel). Carrying weight on my back is much easier than around my neck. The wide range zoom feature is the main reason to use the RX10iv. If I was doing production work I'd be the guy lugging the weight too, but not for vacation photos.

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Jul 7, 2023 22:14:07   #
JD750 Loc: SoCal
 
Mike NC wrote:
I'm not on UH as much as some, but enough to know that you know your stuff, speak directly, are opinionated and I respect your opinions.

I have a 850 and love it. I don't see a "need" to go to Z, but if not for price and battery life, I probably would. I have a 24-70 (with 850 50 MP, I can crop and blow up pictures to look like a longer lens if light is good and low ISO, but 200 mm would be better) and 200-500 Nikon zooms and both are excellent though heavy which I don't mind. I also have a 28-300 and it is "good" but convenient. I want to take excellent pictures I use the 1st 2 zooms 98% of the time and it meets my needs. I started the 850 with the 28-300 and noticed it is not good enough for the 850 when comparing Africa pictures between the 200-500 and 28-300. Now I use it when I'm not concerned so much about quality.

I am not familiar with the 24-200 (Nikon?) lens that you mention. How does it compare in quality with the 24-70? If 24-70 is an A and 28-300 is a C, where does the 24-200 fit. If it is an A, I would get it, if it is a B, then probably not unless it was inexpensive and I could use it and forget about my 28-300. I would love for it to be an A. I can tell the difference between an A and a C. Not sure if I can tell the difference between an A and a B.

I consider myself a "good" photographer and I love good pictures on my 32" monitor and when I print them on metal at Bay Photos. I'm an engineer and semi-retired and thinking about selling pictures for the fun of it.

Sorry for the rambling - trying to give enough info for your lens opinion. Any thoughts you have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I'm not on UH as much as some, but enough to know ... (show quote)
Here is a link to a review on the Nikon Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR. I think if you give this review a look, your questions will be answered.
https://photographylife.com/lenses/nikon-nikkor-z-24-200mm-f4-6-3-vr

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Aug 20, 2023 14:35:12   #
MissyG Loc: Rhode Island
 
Thanks all!! Just returned from the Holy Land. It was so amazing. I loved every moment of it…even those challenging hikes!
So I did order the Sony RX-10. I figured I could leave it at work as I randomly need one. I liked how it felt! I was impressed with its zoom and focus speed. Not so happy with the image. Of course, that was probably operator error. Anyway. I returned it and went with my Nikon z7 and Nikkor 50mm 1.8. The combo is very light and just decided I would make do. The Sony wasn’t much lighter. I love the results with my mirrorless and that 50mm. I mostly use it for low light religious ceremonies inside my church and do pretty well with it. Took many shots through the bus window and had plenty of size for cropping. In the tight locations like the Holy Sepulchre I used my iPhone. It all was perfect for me.
Thank you for all your comments! All the info helped me get to where I needed to be!

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