What is the difference between Nikon55/300mm lens and 70/300mm lensh
Dec 28, 2011 13:15:08 #
Dec 28, 2011 13:22:46 #
The real factor in all this is learning the Focusing Modes, and combinations therein of the D7000. Until I did these shots were not possible. Practice with your camera in other words. PS shutter speed depends on the camera and not the lens in this case.
charles brown wrote:
Good question - the 70-300 will focus faster but not sure if any difference in shutter speed. Doubt it.
Dec 28, 2011 13:33:15 #
fstop22 wrote:
but the 55-300 will not work on a full frame camera.
Not true. nikon's full frame digitals can shoot in DX mode.
Dec 28, 2011 13:40:24 #
Nice birds!
FYI: Nikon crop factor is 1.5, Canon is 1.6 ( or 1.3 depending on the model) Think od it as using a teleconvertor.
The same f-stop on any lens gives the same exposure as any other lens, thus giving the same shutter spped for the same scene.
FYI: Nikon crop factor is 1.5, Canon is 1.6 ( or 1.3 depending on the model) Think od it as using a teleconvertor.
The same f-stop on any lens gives the same exposure as any other lens, thus giving the same shutter spped for the same scene.
Dec 28, 2011 14:48:04 #
snowbear wrote:
Not true. nikon's full frame digitals can shoot in DX mode.
fstop22 wrote:
but the 55-300 will not work on a full frame camera.
Not true. nikon's full frame digitals can shoot in DX mode.
Your right, my mistake, will not work properly on a 35mm camera as it will be dark in the corners, but works fine on an FX camera.
Dec 28, 2011 18:40:37 #
Might I suggest you take a look at the Nikkor 28-300mm. It is a full frame and it almost never leaves my Nikon D7000 body. It yields a 42-450mm zoom on the D7000 which is an incredible range. Just another option to consider, but I recommend it HIGHLY!
Dec 29, 2011 06:39:02 #
Lets try to clear all this up. Both of these lenses will work on your camera. The 55-300 and the 70-300. The only thing that would make you not buy the 55-300 is if you are thinking of going to a better camera,FF. It will work on the FF Nikons, but you have to run them in the crop mod. Everyone brings up the 1.5 crop. The 55 will be a little wide than the 70. Both will the same focal length at the long end which will be around 450mm.
MT is right about the 28-300. But it is a little more money. It gives you a wide view but the same length as the other two. It is a 3.5 so better light. And from what I have seen with mine, sharper pictures.
Erv
MT is right about the 28-300. But it is a little more money. It gives you a wide view but the same length as the other two. It is a 3.5 so better light. And from what I have seen with mine, sharper pictures.
Erv
Dec 29, 2011 06:54:02 #
Erv well said - if it was my choice I would also consider what I will be shooting after the trip. My experience is when on a trip I will use a wide lens much more thAn a zoom. She might be better off going for a two lens combination instead of one.
Dec 29, 2011 07:17:27 #
sbesaw
Loc: Boston
It you just want to cop are the specs go to: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?atclk=Brand_Nikon&ci=274&N=4288584247+4291315846
and scroll the pages until you see the lens you want to cop are, click the "compare box" below the picture of the lens and when you have checked both or three if you add in the 55-300 which is one that I shoot then just click on the word compare
and scroll the pages until you see the lens you want to cop are, click the "compare box" below the picture of the lens and when you have checked both or three if you add in the 55-300 which is one that I shoot then just click on the word compare
Dec 29, 2011 09:13:30 #
steve_stoneblossom
Loc: Rhode Island, USA
Good advice, Charles Brown- there is no substitute for trying out the lenses in question on your camera. There must be a good camera shop somewhere near you in CT. I would try all three, 55-300, 70-300, 28-300 and compare results.
Dec 29, 2011 09:34:51 #
fstop22 wrote:
Your D7000 will Love the fast focus of the 70-300mm. And if you ever get a full frame camera this lens will work also, but the 55-300 will not work on a full frame camera.
D0r1neK wrote:
So you have to have a full frame camera to use a full frame lens? So your saying I will not get the benefit of a full frame lens because my d7000 is not a full frame camera?
I also own the D7000 and 70-300mm VR. Love them both. The fast focus is definitely a plus. A side benefit is that I also dabble with SLR film cameras, so the 70-300mm works on those cameras as well. I have Nikon N80 and F4 SLR film cameras. Used SLR film cameras are pretty inexpensive on eBay; lenses are not.
Dec 29, 2011 09:38:39 #
I have the 55-300mm VR lens and love the results I get with it. Can't be beat for the price, Amazon has it for $249.00
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-55-300mm-4-5-5-6G-ED-VR/dp/B003ZSHNCC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325168973&sr=8-1
I shoot with a Nikon D3100 and the 70-300mm VR cost more ($589.00) than I paid for my camera new with the kit 18-55mm VR lens ..no way I'm putting it on my D3100. And the 28-300mm is almost $900.00 ... not gonna happen! Especially when the results I get with the 55-300 are fantastic(to me)
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-55-300mm-4-5-5-6G-ED-VR/dp/B003ZSHNCC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325168973&sr=8-1
I shoot with a Nikon D3100 and the 70-300mm VR cost more ($589.00) than I paid for my camera new with the kit 18-55mm VR lens ..no way I'm putting it on my D3100. And the 28-300mm is almost $900.00 ... not gonna happen! Especially when the results I get with the 55-300 are fantastic(to me)
Dec 29, 2011 09:56:47 #
steve_stoneblossom
Loc: Rhode Island, USA
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I shoot with a Nikon D3100 and the 70-300mm VR cost more ($589.00) than I paid for my camera new with the kit 18-55mm VR lens ..no way I'm putting it on my D3100. And the 28-300mm is almost $900.00 ... not gonna happen! Especially when the results I get with the 55-300 are fantastic(to me)
I, too, am reluctant to overspend on equipment. But only you know whether or not you might eventually upgrade your camera and consequently if your lens should be compatible with future purchases. Seen it said many times- bodies wear out, lenses you keep.
Dec 29, 2011 09:59:45 #
55mm /300 or 70/300 no one at here mentioned 55/300mm is wider angle lens than is 70/300. So,, what is your other lens ? Idea is not to overlap lens/or have a cap mm on to your other lenses.
Also 4.5 f is slow speed glass. No problem in full day lite, but if you shoot in Africa early morning and/or later on the day for wildlife shots you may have problem with your slow speed lens to get photo from moving animal. Yours not full frame camera on wild life shots is to your benefit, since it add your better zoom value. Full frame camera is advance on landscape images, but not on distance animal or any other subjects on distance.
If you take only one lens, ( I would take at least two), 55/300 would be my"only one".
Also 4.5 f is slow speed glass. No problem in full day lite, but if you shoot in Africa early morning and/or later on the day for wildlife shots you may have problem with your slow speed lens to get photo from moving animal. Yours not full frame camera on wild life shots is to your benefit, since it add your better zoom value. Full frame camera is advance on landscape images, but not on distance animal or any other subjects on distance.
If you take only one lens, ( I would take at least two), 55/300 would be my"only one".
Dec 29, 2011 10:23:22 #
Steve has it right. It is the same old story, You get what you pay for. I have some good Nikon glass from way back. Yes I am old ha. I have a 70-180 micro that I got when I was shooting film. I can not remember what I paid for it, but when I go look on ebay at the price it is going for now, I know I did't pay that price. But if you buy good glass you will get most of your money back if you have to sell it.
I just had to make a list of all my photo gear for the insurance company last year. I almost fell off my chair when I totaled up the numbers. I took all my prices off of ebay, some were new and some were used. If you can afford the good glass go that way, if not get the best lens you can. They all hold teir value pretty good.
Erv
I just had to make a list of all my photo gear for the insurance company last year. I almost fell off my chair when I totaled up the numbers. I took all my prices off of ebay, some were new and some were used. If you can afford the good glass go that way, if not get the best lens you can. They all hold teir value pretty good.
Erv
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