Suggestions for Nikon FX glass for my refurb D610
Apr 17, 2015 17:09:30 #
I see it now, it is a push pull. Does yours ever flop out? (what a strange sounding question!!!)
Apr 17, 2015 17:21:14 #
NormanHarley wrote:
I am looking at that lens now on Ken Rockwell's site, is it a push/pull lens? That is an incredible savings!
The push/pull is second best, from what I've read. The one called the "two ring" is the better one, and it's priced accordingly.
Apr 17, 2015 18:33:36 #
jerryc41 wrote:
The push/pull is second best, from what I've read. The one called the "two ring" is the better one, and it's priced accordingly.
Now I have found a 28-70 f/2.8 with great reviews... time for a beer, let this all soak in.... Too much reading for one day!
Apr 17, 2015 18:51:25 #
NormanHarley wrote:
... time for a beer, let this all soak in.... Too much reading for one day!
I'm with you on that. It's happy hour in Oregon! :-)
Apr 17, 2015 21:52:17 #
OddJobber wrote:
I'm with you on that. It's happy hour in Oregon! :-)
Cheers, Oddjobber! :lol:
Apr 17, 2015 22:31:36 #
NormanHarley wrote:
I bought a refurb D7100 and my girlfriend now has ... (show quote)
I have a D610 and quite a few lenses for it. If you want one lens with great range, the 28-300 f3.5-5.6 works well and costs around $950, it has VR and is usually my go to lens. An alternative is the 24-85 VR at around $550 - mine is tack sharp and, to me, is every bit as good as the much more expensive 24-70 F2.8 except for being a slower lens. Since I don't shoot action with it, the VR more than compensates for the speed loss. Combine the 24-85 with the 70-300 VR (also around $500) and you cover the range from 24-300 with 2 lenses that will provide excellent images. You can then add a 50mm F1.8 for around $200 if you need a fast prime. All the aforementioned are available used or refurbished for less too. My travel kit is usually a 16-35 F4 and the 28-300 but that pair will exceed your budget.
Apr 17, 2015 23:21:57 #
Apr 18, 2015 06:36:31 #
I have several fixed lenses but I generally use the 28-300 as my walk around lens. I also have the Nikon 24-70mm which is also a favorite. Carrying the 28-300 and the 16-35 pretty much covers what I do. I do have a 50mm 1.8 around if I need it. They are all sharp lenses. You can get deals on these from ebay or other outfits. If your girlfriend can afford it, get a 17-55mm DX lens. Tack sharp!
Apr 18, 2015 09:54:07 #
Here is a link to a thread I started on the Nikonians forum about older, high quality Nikon lenses. I love my 17-35mm f/2.8 & my most used lens is the 28-105mm.
http://www.nikonians.org/forums/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=146&topic_id=236519
http://www.nikonians.org/forums/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=146&topic_id=236519
Apr 18, 2015 10:27:07 #
NormanHarley wrote:
I bought a refurb D7100 and my girlfriend now has ... (show quote)
Look into the Nikon 24-120 f/4. This is my carry about lens. It is sharp and unlike the long zoom range Nikon zoom will not extend itself while carrying it around.
I also carry the 35mm and the 85mm Nikon lenses if I think that I'm going to be doing detail work, or I decide that I should just make my legs be the zoom mechanism.
Apr 18, 2015 10:42:45 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Just to give you an alternative - I got the previous "Nikon's Best," the 35-70 f/2.8 for a little over $300. Great lens in excellent condition. Then I looked on the KEH site and bought brand new (new old stock) Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 for $600+. I got both lenses for under $1,000. I don't have that extra bit of wide angle, and I don't have VR, but I saved $3,000 on those two lenses.
Two wonderful old Nikons!
Apr 18, 2015 11:48:23 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
NormanHarley wrote:
I bought a refurb D7100 and my girlfriend now has ... (show quote)
Since you prefer prime lenses, I'd say you'd be covered pretty well with a 24, 35 and 50.
Apr 18, 2015 12:17:50 #
Apr 18, 2015 12:26:18 #
NormanHarley wrote:
I bought a refurb D7100 and my girlfriend now has ... (show quote)
Norman, I will now take you down the road less traveled -
Two older lenses: Tamron SP 20-40 f2.7-3.5 ( about $250 most places) and the Tamron SP 28-105 f2.8 (about$350 most places) KEH is the best place to get these. I have and use both these lenses on crop frame, but they are both full frame.
It would seem you are a serious photog - and as such, you really should have a GOOD 70-200/300 ! - maybe this should be your first priority.
Apr 18, 2015 13:12:53 #
Hi,
You wrote:"My budget is roughly $1000 for some new glass. I prefer fixed focal lengths, f/1.8 is plenty fast enough for me, but I will consider another zoom if it offers sharp, quality images."
My suggestion is to buy the Nikon 85mm 1.8G (razor sharp lens) and the 50mm either 1.8 D or G. I have the 50mm 1.8D and it is a really sharp lens, and cheap. The 85mm goes for about $500 and the 50mm D lens goes for a little over $100. That leaves you almost $400, so add another hundred and a half and have the 35mm 1.8 G and you will have a great set of prime lenses.
You wrote:"My budget is roughly $1000 for some new glass. I prefer fixed focal lengths, f/1.8 is plenty fast enough for me, but I will consider another zoom if it offers sharp, quality images."
My suggestion is to buy the Nikon 85mm 1.8G (razor sharp lens) and the 50mm either 1.8 D or G. I have the 50mm 1.8D and it is a really sharp lens, and cheap. The 85mm goes for about $500 and the 50mm D lens goes for a little over $100. That leaves you almost $400, so add another hundred and a half and have the 35mm 1.8 G and you will have a great set of prime lenses.
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