Nikkor FX wide angle zoom (14 or 18-300 or 400)
Apr 18, 2023 19:13:53 #
Some years ago, I purchased a 28~300 Nikkor. I have been very pleased with the results I've gotten with this lens. It's now the lens of choice when coupling it with my Gigapan head.
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A. T. wrote:
Hello my UHH family, br br I'm interested in an F... (show quote)
Apr 18, 2023 22:55:37 #
camerapapi wrote:
I know you are looking at a wide FX lens for your ... (show quote)
Okay first, thanks for responding to my question. Let me explain the reason for the post. I occasionally make trips to our wonderful zoo and I like to photograph some of the animals. Because so many of the animals are in very low lit areas, I take my full frame D4s which is outstanding in low light and I put my Nikkor 28-300mm lens because I have the best of both worlds without having to carry two lenses; however, when photographing the sea lions in action, I find that my burst capture rate is about 80%. My D500 has a burst capture rate upwards of 95% or better and I thought that if I could find an FX lens that was 14 to 18mm on the wide angle end and 300 to 400 on the long end, I could use that on my D500.
Apr 18, 2023 22:57:38 #
ColoPete wrote:
I am surprised that no one has yet mentioned the Nikon 16-35 f4G lens. I love mine on my D850 (FX). It is very sharp with good image quality and on a DX camera, would give you 24-52 mm zoom, plus you can also use it as intended on an FX body. For shooting on a DX body exclusively, I would use a dedicated DX lens like the 10-24 f 3.5-4.5 which is smaller and lighter but also very sharp.
I just wanted a longer zoom.
Apr 18, 2023 22:58:43 #
Warhorse wrote:
I shoot my D500 with a DX 10-24 3.5-4.5 for wide angle, and a DX 18-300 as a walk around.
Yeah, I just wanted an FX instead of DX lens.
Apr 18, 2023 23:00:31 #
GLSmith wrote:
I use my D-500 in some extreme areas. One of my go to lenses is the 18-300. Light weight, ability to clearly focus withing a few inches of the camera. I favor this lens over the 28-300. The 18-300 is designed for the DX series as well. Attachment was taken with the 18-300 @ 300mm from about 1200 yards @ 1/8000, F/13 ISO 125
I might have to break down and get that lens though I really wanted an FX lens.
Apr 18, 2023 23:06:25 #
A. T. wrote:
Hello my UHH family, br br I'm interested in an F... (show quote)
I have both the 14-24 2.8 and the 16-34 f4. While the 14-24 is faster and is a fantastic lens, I find myself taking the 16-34 more often. The one-stop is not a big deal and the 34 is nice to have on the higher end. The photo quality of the lenses is equal in my opinion. The 16-34 is lighter and will accept standard filters which the 14-24 will not. The price of the 16-34 is about half that of the 14-24 which is also a nice feature.
Apr 18, 2023 23:33:24 #
larryepage wrote:
There's also an 18-300 zoom, but it's a DX lens...about 16.5:1 ratio. I've never used one. There were also 18-200 and 18-140 DX zooms. Not nearly as many superzooms for FX as for DX.
I'm finding that out. I think I will break down and get the 18-300 3.5-5.6 for my D500. I have a pretty hefty assortment of lenses as is but just wanted an all in one walk-around zoom to keep from carrying two lenses.
Apr 18, 2023 23:38:42 #
This is an addendum to my earlier post. I wanted to thank all of the responses to my previous post. I have decided to seriously look at the Nikkor 18-300mm 3.5-5.6 for my D500 and wanted to know if anyone has that lens and your thoughts.
Apr 19, 2023 08:15:26 #
Warhorse
Loc: SE Michigan
A. T. wrote:
This is an addendum to my earlier post. I wanted to thank all of the responses to my previous post. I have decided to seriously look at the Nikkor 18-300mm 3.5-5.6 for my D500 and wanted to know if anyone has that lens and your thoughts.
Go for it, I like mine a lot.
Apr 19, 2023 08:25:51 #
Apr 19, 2023 09:47:14 #
Warhorse
Loc: SE Michigan
None, it’s a versatile lens well suited as a “walk around lens” as I stated in my earlier post.
Apr 19, 2023 14:27:10 #
Warhorse wrote:
None, it’s a versatile lens well suited as a “walk around lens” as I stated in my earlier post.
Okay, thanks a bunch my friend.
Apr 20, 2023 00:04:14 #
I keep an 18-200 on my DX nikon as my walk around lens. You can pick them up pretty cheep used. It's a good "do everything" lens. Not too heavy. Not too big. OK f-stop. Zoom range is ok. IQ is decent.
Apr 20, 2023 07:39:38 #
mikee wrote:
I keep an 18-200 on my DX nikon as my walk around lens. You can pick them up pretty cheep used. It's a good "do everything" lens. Not too heavy. Not too big. OK f-stop. Zoom range is ok. IQ is decent.
I had an 18-200 a while back. It was Ok, but not the sharpest lens. It did have a creep problem (hanging down, the lens moves to the long focal lengths). You can mitigate that by putting a rubber band on the lens so it touches both the static part of the lens and the focus ring. Keeps it from moving without some operator intervention. I eventually moved to FX.
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