Nikkor Lens Choice
Nov 12, 2012 23:11:53 #
MT Shooter wrote:
quote=wizard Question: Which would be the better... (show quote)
MT -- You just gave a plug to Sigma and they have been getting better every year it seems. Tamron and Tokina have both come up with some excellent lenses lately as well. My question: Why hasn't someone jumped in with a challenger to the Nikon 80-400 VR lens? That has to be one of Nikon's worst lenses ever. It is terribly slow to focus and often has to go fishing to find a focus spot. Tokina was working on one but at the last photo show, I was told by a rep. they have abandoned trying to produce one. I would like to have a lens in that range but not the Nikon.
Nov 12, 2012 23:36:58 #
Tell me...how sharp is your AF-S 80-200? Ken Rockwell says it's the sharpest zoom Nikon has made and an overall sharp lens. You need to read the review, however, because he said that the lenses were inconsistent and he happened to pick out a good one. If you got a good one I wouldn't get rid of it.
Nov 13, 2012 00:27:00 #
SteveR wrote:
Tell me...how sharp is your AF-S 80-200? Ken Rockwell says it's the sharpest zoom Nikon has made and an overall sharp lens. You need to read the review, however, because he said that the lenses were inconsistent and he happened to pick out a good one. If you got a good one I wouldn't get rid of it.
Wonder what Ken Rockwell is on about sometimes. Never, ever read anywhere that anyone has had an issue with this lens. It was one of the most popular workhorses used by professionals in every sphere from War Zones to , .. wherever. Built like a tank, heavy but sharp and reliable. I wonder if he is perhaps referring to an over abused 2nd hand one perhaps.
Nov 13, 2012 00:32:05 #
Bridges wrote:
quote=wizard Question: Which would be the better... (show quote)
Are you sure the 2.8 is compatible with a TC? If you mean the old f2.8 80-200, be very careful attaching a Nikon TC. I didnt think you could. Suggest you look at the compatibility chart on the Nikon website before using a TC with any zoom. You can easily end up destroying a lovely collection of glass if it ain't compatible.
Nov 13, 2012 10:10:47 #
wizard wrote:
Thanks for you thoughts - I made a bid on an AF-S 80-200 2.8 lens today - hope I win the auction.
if you are not familier with auctions you need to be watching at the end as over 90% are won in the last minutes, or bid the highest number you would be willing to pay and relax and see what happens. good luck, great lens.
Nov 13, 2012 15:05:28 #
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