Do-All Lens for D7200
Nov 29, 2015 09:11:52 #
I find myself attaching Sigma "C" 17-70 2.8-4 to my D7200 more and more often these days. It's an excellent lens with a reasonable "range" for general purposes. Will focus way-up-close "macro-ishly" - to reaching out reasonably in ASP-C format. Bokeh is "good," autofocus, if you use it, is quick and quiet. From pictures of bugs, to portraiture, to landscapes- it's a good "walk around" lens. I have numerous primes, zooms, telephotos, yet this Sigma is more-and-more my "go-to." Hope this opinion helps- since you specifically mention this lens.
Nov 29, 2015 09:46:42 #
deepdiverv
Loc: arizona
The 18-300mm lens is the best travel lens I have ever owned. I used it on my last trip to Ecuador and covered about 90% of my needs.
nikon D7200 ,18-300mm nikon
nikon D7200 ,18-300mm nikon
Nov 29, 2015 09:56:03 #
Far North wrote:
I have been on the search for a new camera and hav... (show quote)
My do all lens is the Nikon 28-300mm. There are compromises as with all zooms but in my opinion is holds up much better than the reviews would suggest.
Although costly it serves my needs extremely well and is worth every penny.
Nov 29, 2015 10:43:03 #
duck72 wrote:
I find myself attaching Sigma "C" 17-70 ... (show quote)
This looks like a great lens choice, too. It would be a good one for when a long telephoto won't be needed, but macro capability might be. I think a good combination of lenses might be the Sigman 17--70 and the Nikkor 18--300. Yes, they overlap a bit, but each seems to have its purpose. Gotta give that some thought.
Nov 29, 2015 12:24:20 #
Far North wrote:
I have been on the search for a new camera and hav... (show quote)
The Sigma 18-300 is rated good and cheaper then the Nikon version.
Nov 29, 2015 12:37:45 #
As Mt below has mentioned the Tamron 16-300 lens is a pretty good deal and since I just purchased a D7200 and that tamron lens I can second that combo... Just recently received both and am very pleased with the combo... Good luck with what ever you decide upon.
Nov 29, 2015 12:49:10 #
Far North wrote:
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I sold 18-105 & 70-300VR lenses & bought 18-300 AFS new lens for my D 7000. Now no need to carry 2 lenses , no risk of dust/dirt or losing a shot when changing lenses. For my requirements this combo is great & I am comfortable with it.
Nov 29, 2015 12:49:13 #
Far North wrote:
I have been on the search for a new camera and hav... (show quote)
I sold 18-105 & 70-300VR lenses & bought 18-300 AFS new lens for my D 7000. Now no need to carry 2 lenses , no risk of dust/dirt or losing a shot when changing lenses. For my requirements this combo is great & I am comfortable with it.
Nov 29, 2015 12:57:16 #
I take a walk with my camera every day. I use a Nikon D7100 camera with a Nikon 18-300 3.5-6.3G lens. For me, it's a perfect combination for general purpose walk around photography. The lens can handle anything from close-ups to distance shots and delivers what I consider good quality images.
Nov 29, 2015 13:06:01 #
Far North wrote:
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I recently got a Nikon D7200 and the Nikon 18-140 has been a great all-around lens for me. I do have others for particular things. The Nikon 35mm 1.8 is great, along with a couple others I inherited from my cousin. But the 18-140 is a good walk-around for me.
Nov 29, 2015 13:14:30 #
I've been very happy with a Sigma 18-300 Contemporary on my D7200 as a walking around lens. I'm pretty serious about birds in flight and other wildlife and shoot with a Sigma 150-500 for that purpose. With 24MP, you can get pretty good reach out of an 18-300 by cropping in post. You really can't go wrong with the Tamron, the Sigma or the Nikon, it just depends on how much pain your wallet can stand and what kind of deal you can run into during the holiday sales. Good luck!
Nov 29, 2015 13:18:35 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Far North wrote:
I have been on the search for a new camera and hav... (show quote)
Generally, "do it all lenses" lenses are not optically better then kit lenses. More often then not they are not even as good as kit lenses. They are a compromise, and for the convenience of a wide focal range you'll have a lens that is soft at the long end with a high level of distortion and other issues. Overall the Nikkor AF-S DX 18--300mm f/3.5--6.3 ED VR is a very decent as super zooms go, but it will never match the image quality of shorter range zoom lenses or prime lenses. It may be a great solution for a general purpose vacation walk around lens, and you may be very happy with the results, but you will never get the best from your very capable camera with it attached.
Nov 29, 2015 13:31:04 #
mwsilvers wrote:
Generally, "do it all lenses" lenses are... (show quote)
I agree here. But I have to keep my wallet in mind, so while I'd like to have a kit of about 4 different lenses, I can only afford so much, so something like the 18--300 becomes attractive to me.
Nov 29, 2015 13:41:46 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Far North wrote:
I agree here. But I have to keep my wallet in mind, so while I'd like to have a kit of about 4 different lenses, I can only afford so much, so something like the 18--300 becomes attractive to me.
As I said super zooms are a compromise, but as long as you understand that and are willing to accept their limitations, you will not be disappointed by the convenience of the Nikkor 18-300.
Nov 29, 2015 13:48:58 #
mwsilvers wrote:
As I said super zooms are a compromise, but as long as you understand that and are willing to accept their limitations, you will not be disappointed by the convenience of the Nikkor 18-300.
And I do understand that. Actually, that lens will do, at least until I have decided exactly in what area I want to sort of specialize. Then I will look to getting lens(es) more suitable for that need or needs, that will produce the best overall images. Gotta start somewhere, I guess.
A number of years ago, I had a pretty good knowledge of cameras and lenses, but then I had a hiatus for quite a few years, playing with fully automatic P&S cameras. So getting back into serious cameras is something new to me again. Actually, I'm having a pretty fun time asking questions and researching. My current quandary is DSLR vs. mirrorless, however, despite the fact that mirrorless cameras are lighter and smaller, I keep leaning toward the DSLR. Probably because I have a history with SLR film cameras and that's what is familiar to me, I guess.
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