D850 multi purpose zoom lens
May 15, 2020 20:56:59 #
TomKat wrote:
My 2 cents:
D850 deserves top glass. 70-200 2.8 VR or 300 and 500pf. Cheap will disappoint.
I bought the new 70-300 E and not happy. Terrible distracting bokeh an Not tack sharp. Older 200-400 kills them all.
D850 deserves top glass. 70-200 2.8 VR or 300 and 500pf. Cheap will disappoint.
I bought the new 70-300 E and not happy. Terrible distracting bokeh an Not tack sharp. Older 200-400 kills them all.
Absolutely, I have the trinity; 12-24, 24-70, 70-200 all 2.8 and the 200-500 5.6 and several other additions. I was just thinking about a lens that would cover a couple to keep from having to carry an additional lens.
May 15, 2020 22:17:04 #
TomKat
Loc: Not here
200-400 is outstanding on D7500!
Thom poo poos it but I don’t try to shoot 200 yd shots either. Love mine. Can’t beat bokeh at F4. Outstanding for used $$. 70-200 f2.8 VR I bought in 2007? Outperforms everything else in my bag. 15 nikkors, never cheaped out while working. Tried it lately and disappointed. Money walks...
Thom poo poos it but I don’t try to shoot 200 yd shots either. Love mine. Can’t beat bokeh at F4. Outstanding for used $$. 70-200 f2.8 VR I bought in 2007? Outperforms everything else in my bag. 15 nikkors, never cheaped out while working. Tried it lately and disappointed. Money walks...
May 16, 2020 06:41:19 #
Jim-Pops wrote:
I have all the Nikkor lenses mentioned above. I too wanted one all around lens for most occasions. January this year I bought a Tamron 35-150 mm 2.8 lens for my everyday lens. I tried it and loved it. Lighter than most Nikkor lenses and much sharper than my 24-120 or the 28-300. I find that I am using it more and more. I have it on my D850 90% of the time.
Thank you for this suggestion. The OP has an issue that so many of us face, with all the usual issues pro and con the available Nikon glass. I am a great fan of my Tamron 100-400, but was not aware of the 35-150. Worth a look.
May 16, 2020 07:27:00 #
MattW1 wrote:
Another to consider
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens
This is best IMO for D850
May 16, 2020 07:33:21 #
racerrich3 wrote:
also look at the 18-200 or 18-300 Nikon lenses. my 2 cents. lol
These lenses are DX
May 16, 2020 07:43:45 #
Well look like only the 28-300 is available and it's not a very good lens. In my opinion you are in great position as you have choices.
1. You can play the muscle and carry all the lenses so you have everything you need.
2. Or you can play the brain by limiting yourself to the 24-70 and yet finding suitable subjects to create great images.
1. You can play the muscle and carry all the lenses so you have everything you need.
2. Or you can play the brain by limiting yourself to the 24-70 and yet finding suitable subjects to create great images.
May 16, 2020 07:45:05 #
ELNikkor wrote:
Are you hoping for a 15-180 f2 Nikkor weighing 9 ounces? (They don't make it yet!) You will have to compromise on having a fast aperture, but Nikon does have a very good 28-300 zoom. My 24-120 f4 is excellent for covering wide to medium tele.
I agree the 24-120 is a sweet range for a carry lens.
Wish Canon had that lens.
May 16, 2020 07:48:16 #
I have the 28-300 and I use it a fair amount on FX cameras in the 20 MPx range. Yes, it's not the sharpest lens, and for important work I use the 14-24-70-200-500 but it's really flexible and if I don't want to carry the camera bag full of lenses, it does a reasonable job. Family and vacation shots are just fine (for me). I don't sell photos and maybe my standards are just too low, but it works for me for casual shots.
May 16, 2020 08:11:10 #
edhjr
Loc: Needham, MA
28 to 300 !!!
Been all over the world: Africa, Galapagos, South and Central America, Alaska, Morocco, Europe, etc. Have 20 by 30 and larger prints in my house and have sold/given prints to friends, etc.
Will work with tele-adapters if needed!!!
You will have a lot of fun with that lens plus the holy trinity. add 200 to 400 for safari work.
Elliott
Been all over the world: Africa, Galapagos, South and Central America, Alaska, Morocco, Europe, etc. Have 20 by 30 and larger prints in my house and have sold/given prints to friends, etc.
Will work with tele-adapters if needed!!!
You will have a lot of fun with that lens plus the holy trinity. add 200 to 400 for safari work.
Elliott
May 16, 2020 08:18:51 #
MrBumps2U wrote:
Thank you for this suggestion. The OP has an issue that so many of us face, with all the usual issues pro and con the available Nikon glass. I am a great fan of my Tamron 100-400, but was not aware of the 35-150. Worth a look.
I love my Tamron 35-150 - versatile and sharp, it basically lives on my Z6. I have a 28-300 - thought I'd love it but am not at all thrilled with it - should have bought the Tamron 100-400.
May 16, 2020 08:27:34 #
Yes, the new Tamron 35-150 I would suggest strongly.
I might also suggest the older Tamron 28-200 ED IF XR lens which I use on my Sony A99. This lens can be had for about $50 now - mostly used. For $50 you can try one - and see - if you are at all adventurous ! and do not mind dumbing down for a little convenience.
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I might also suggest the older Tamron 28-200 ED IF XR lens which I use on my Sony A99. This lens can be had for about $50 now - mostly used. For $50 you can try one - and see - if you are at all adventurous ! and do not mind dumbing down for a little convenience.
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May 16, 2020 08:32:11 #
Gene51 wrote:
I am a Nikon shooter, and I own a closet full of N... (show quote)
My friend, a retired professional photographer, who has used Nikon, Hasselblad and view cameras all during his photographic experience and loves Nikon told me he bought the Sony as you suggest and says it equals and often betters his Nikon D800E for sharpness. According to him he could do 98% of what he did for years with a Nikon.
Dennis
May 16, 2020 08:34:26 #
racerrich3 wrote:
also look at the 18-200 or 18-300 Nikon lenses. my 2 cents. lol
Those are DX lenses and will shoot in crop mode.
May 16, 2020 08:38:53 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
I would go with the 28-300 zoom. Great range for one lens.
That's my daily lens, but some have said it's lacking in top quality. How about non-Nikon long zooms? Tamron has an 18-400mm for about $600.
May 16, 2020 08:43:21 #
jerryc41 wrote:
That's my daily lens, but some have said it's lacking in top quality. How about non-Nikon long zooms? Tamron has an 18-400mm for about $600.
I don't know but the number 18 makes me think it's a DX lens.
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