Newbie lens Question
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gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
I like my 18-200 on my D7200 for my walk around lens. It’s rated as good quality for the price. Adorama has a used one for $200.
Mar 5, 2024 09:23:23 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
Doug452 wrote:
. I'd like suggestions for the best for a somewhat inexpensive price. I'd like suggestions on what may be the best for me. I am still a rank amateur, know the basic ideas, but still have much to learn. These shots were my first time out in Big Cypress Fl., all shot on auto.
I have a Nikon 55-300 DX lens in almost new condition that I rarely use. If interested, PM me.
Mar 5, 2024 11:31:43 #
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For the DSLR DX body, Nikon offered the 18-300 mm lens, lightweight, compact, reasonably priced new, used in great shape (KEH.com, or MPB.com)…$350~$380.
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Mar 5, 2024 12:16:27 #
Doug452 wrote:
Thanks. I still wonder what lens will fit on my cam, or what won't. I don't need a zoom less that 55mm, or so, but still debating 200 or 300mm max. I know I'll want the 300 "sometimes." Do any lens other than a Nikon have VR?
My Tamron 18-400 that I need to list on here has it. I only have FF Nikon mirrorless now so it’s no use to me.
Mar 5, 2024 12:27:41 #
VR …Nikonese for vibration reduction is an offering under different names by different manufacturers. Caveat…If you plan to do any shooting with a tripod, it will need to be turned off.
Mar 5, 2024 13:22:46 #
First, I liked the shots you posted (the alligator looks hungry). Next, I purchased a Nikon D7000 kit a number of years ago that had a Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR lens. I also had the 18-55 and 55-200 lenses but frankly I never used them as I did not like to change lenses too much when I was out shooting. So the 18-200 worked well for me. It can be found in good condition fairly inexpensively, and it might fill your needs currently. The 18-300 is also popular but significantly more pricey. Best of luck as you continue to shoot and keep posting your shots.
Mar 5, 2024 16:31:27 #
NDMarks wrote:
I have my "old" Nikon 3100 (it does everything I want it to do) and it came with the 18-55 and also a 55-200. The 55-200 is fairly decent and can probably be had for a fairly reasonable price.
Good idea and low cost. The OP doesnt need or isnt quite ready for really looooong zooms.
Witness that he did a great environmental pic of an egret (?) with an 18-55 kit zoom !
He delivered a great "swampscape with bird" image waaaaaay more interesting than the boring "bird portraits" that just clutter up the forum. I can mentally wander around in that spooky swampscape almost like Im there :-)
Examples of both types attached below:
Photo - Doug452 "Swampscape with Bird"
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Photo - RickL "Sitting Duck"
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Photo - RickL "Standing Bird"
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Jim Long
Loc: Baroda, Michigan
My walkabout lens is a Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 on a Nikon D5500 (cropped sensor) camera. It takes care of 99% of my images (I have a wider-angle Nikon) and I recommend it. IIRC, it is discontinued and therefore be available at a good price.
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