High quality medium zoom for Nikon DSLR...
Mar 13, 2015 10:37:49 #
Consider your range of subjects. Let's say you mostly photograph flowers and use a larger opening to soften the back grounds. Or if you plan on using the lens for landscape work at small apertures then depth of field will compensate for edge softness. If these,or something similar is your type of photography then edge and corner softness doesn't matter at all. On the other hand (extreme?)if you are using the lens for copy work then edge to edge sharpness is critical.
Think about what you really need and you can save money and still be happy with your purchase
Think about what you really need and you can save money and still be happy with your purchase
Mar 13, 2015 10:45:55 #
GPS Phil wrote:
I agree Doug, I use one on my Df for that general walk around lens that we all like. I added the new Nikon 20mm 1,8 for the wide angle that I wanted. Makes a nice lite bag for general purpose and street use! And by the way, good morning, hope your doing well!
Phil
Phil
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Thanks, Phil !!!! Yep, my recovery from receiving a new aortic heart valve is coming along (slowly), but I am getting back on my feet whereby some normal activities can be accomplished here in the home, although, I am not quite yet ready to get to the outdoor life whereby some photos can be taken.. Am looking forward to meeting up with you, hopefully, sometime later in the Spring !
As always, my best wishes for you !
~Doug~
Mar 13, 2015 11:32:37 #
imagemeister wrote:
If I were you I would have a look at Ken Rockwell's site - and I would also recommend you look at the Sigma 17-70 Contemporary - a GREAT lens - and I do not care who says what about it !
I second that suggestion! It is such a great and versatile lens I bought it twice. :-)
Actually, I bought the newer, "Contemporary" version & sold the original. Excellent lens, and the f/2.8 doesn't hurt any.
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Mar 13, 2015 12:02:21 #
The Sigma 17-70 mm f2.8 Macro. We use it and love it. It's a lens you can count on to perform. Read some reviews B&H, Amphoto, Amazon, etc. the B&H link is below. :thumbup:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=909805&gclid=Cj0KEQjwlYqoBRDajuaTvsyq1PQBEiQAEhSjnFiYz0wx6f7kl3IjmKkjkIqgui6oDtuMGNSb4Lcm76caAjnV8P8HAQ&Q=&is=REG&A=details
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=909805&gclid=Cj0KEQjwlYqoBRDajuaTvsyq1PQBEiQAEhSjnFiYz0wx6f7kl3IjmKkjkIqgui6oDtuMGNSb4Lcm76caAjnV8P8HAQ&Q=&is=REG&A=details
Mar 13, 2015 12:28:01 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
Stop reading DxOmark & other review sites as they are doing optical bench tests. Real world shooting is a different animal & bench tests don't compare...Only if there are huge gaps in ratings will you see a noticeable difference between lenses... Sharpness isn't everything either...
Good answer Scott so many people on here believe all that BS, That really makes them smart.👌👌
Mar 13, 2015 12:29:36 #
Rich1939 wrote:
Consider your range of subjects. Let's say you mos... (show quote)
Love your reply(smart), thanks :thumbup: :thumbup:
Mar 13, 2015 13:24:37 #
pith wrote:
I'm starting to wonder if there is such a thing. I... (show quote)
Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Mar 13, 2015 18:28:39 #
I used a Nikon 17-55 2.8 on my D7000 and was very pleased with it.
A little on the heavy and expensive side, but I thought it was worth it.
Good luck.
A little on the heavy and expensive side, but I thought it was worth it.
Good luck.
Mar 13, 2015 21:58:37 #
You mentioned 18mm and 35mm so have you thought of the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8. It has all of the quality you are asking for. I own this lens and it's phenomenal. The down side is the short zoom range. On a a dx it's a mid/wide in my book. The Sigma 24-105 f4 is a mid to me. I don't own this lens but I've heard rave reviews about it. Check some reviews on it.
Mar 13, 2015 23:44:14 #
Mar 14, 2015 03:09:46 #
wolfiebear wrote:
You might consider trying: NIKON 28-80 G (FX size)
See: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/28-80mm-g.htm
Having just done a bunch of side-by-side lens tests with it, I am not sure it is the best of the bunch from all the lenses I just got. I would have to some more testing to really say that for myself. However, it is sharp edge to edge as he says. And it's light and tiny, which I love . . . .and you can get it for literally a song and a dance.
See: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/28-80mm-g.htm
Having just done a bunch of side-by-side lens tests with it, I am not sure it is the best of the bunch from all the lenses I just got. I would have to some more testing to really say that for myself. However, it is sharp edge to edge as he says. And it's light and tiny, which I love . . . .and you can get it for literally a song and a dance.
I read Ken's review of that lens too, so I just picked up two of them (they are kind of like peanuts once you get started). I wanted to see if there was any variation between samples, but there really doesn't seem to be. It's a great little lens and a well kept secret. I tested mine against my 24-85 vr g and 28-105 and really couldn't see a difference, save a little corner sharpness wide open. The little "G" lens holds up really well to the bigger boys and spends a lot of time on my Df now. It's pretty much a no-brainer....almost free, light as a feather, sharp as a tack.
Mar 14, 2015 03:22:38 #
imagemeister wrote:
If I were you I would have a look at Ken Rockwell's site - and I would also recommend you look at the Sigma 17-70 Contemporary - a GREAT lens - and I do not care who says what about it !
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Mar 15, 2015 23:37:10 #
Kevin.M wrote:
Nikon 24-70 f2.8, it's fast & tack sharp, rent one before you buy it, It's an amazing lens.
I'll vote for the 24-70mm f2.8 also.
Mar 16, 2015 09:00:34 #
EliotN wrote:
The 16-85 is quite good
I have the Nikon 16-85mm DX lens also. It's really an outstanding lens. It has great build quality - almost the build quality of the pro Nikon 17-55 DX lens. It sharp and has half the distortion of the Nikon superzoom lenses. It's above any kit lens. Check out the Camera Labs review here:
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Nikkor_DX_16-85mm_VR/
Mar 16, 2015 11:21:51 #
brrywill wrote:
I read Ken's review of that lens too, so I just pi... (show quote)
Where can I get one?
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