All-in-one travel lens?
Apr 17, 2016 17:14:22 #
when I need just one lens for a quick day trip, etc., I grab my Tamron 16-300. It's not a lens I would use at night or indoors, but I've been very pleased with the results overall. I've also had the Sigma 18-250 and that did the job, but I like the Tamron more.
Apr 17, 2016 17:23:05 #
steve_stoneblossom
Loc: Rhode Island, USA
Stevewayne23 wrote:
when I need just one lens for a quick day trip, etc., I grab my Tamron 16-300. It's not a lens I would use at night or indoors, but I've been very pleased with the results overall. I've also had the Sigma 18-250 and that did the job, but I like the Tamron more.
Is this not a DX lens, though?
Apr 17, 2016 17:35:42 #
Robeng
Loc: California
cogerox wrote:
I am going to be spending 2-3 months traveling the... (show quote)
Check my website below. I've been very lucky to be able to travel and shoot. From experience I don't carry a lot of glass. I keep it simple, 2 full frame bodies in case one goes down. 3 lenses, 28mm-300mm, 16mm-35mm & 50mm. Plus filters & tripod. I leave all the heavy glass at home. I'm packing for a trip tomorrow.
Apr 17, 2016 17:43:56 #
AZNikon
Loc: Mesa, AZ
I agree with Bob. I have that lens on my D750 and I love it. I also agree with Bob on the 95% as it really covers a lot of bases.
rmalarz wrote:
The 28~300 is a very good lens. I purchased mine about 2 years ago. It's been on my camera 95% of the time. If I had a choice to take one lens on a trip like you mentioned, that'd be the one.
--Bob
--Bob
Apr 17, 2016 18:44:40 #
If I would take only one lens it would be mu Nikon 28 to 300mm lens--it's on my camera 98% of the time
Apr 17, 2016 18:47:37 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
The D810 pairs well with the 24-120mm and the 28-300mm lenses. As a Nikon DX format camera owner, I seekto purchase the 18-300mm lens as an overall one lens choice. I have the 70-300mm but prefer 18-300mm. I know someone who owns the D810. A great camera it is. 36 megapixels.
Apr 17, 2016 20:57:20 #
I have D810 and the Nikon 28 - 300 VR
Good lens, does better at some focal lengths and aperture combinations than others. Lightroom can corrects distortions. Overall I am satisfied with the lens
Good lens, does better at some focal lengths and aperture combinations than others. Lightroom can corrects distortions. Overall I am satisfied with the lens
Apr 18, 2016 01:07:51 #
tenor57 wrote:
I have D810 and the Nikon 28 - 300 VR
Good lens, does better at some focal lengths and aperture combinations than others. Lightroom can corrects distortions. Overall I am satisfied with the lens
Good lens, does better at some focal lengths and aperture combinations than others. Lightroom can corrects distortions. Overall I am satisfied with the lens
Excellent display of the capability of the lens.
Apr 18, 2016 09:32:28 #
mohawk51
Loc: Texas
My personal all in one lens on my F3 to travel with is the Voigtlander 40mm F2 Aspherical. I really don't use zooms. Outstanding lens, fast and light. It's amazing what that lens does for me.
Apr 18, 2016 16:23:45 #
romanticf16
Loc: Commerce Twp, MI
cogerox wrote:
I am going to be spending 2-3 months traveling the... (show quote)
I've read the postings in the Nikonians publication online from their annual outings and many of their very serious photographers use the 28-300 as the walk about optic, with extreme WA and Tele lenses pulled out as needed. I have the18-300 f3.5-5.6 DX version and love it for my sensor size.
Apr 18, 2016 16:34:14 #
Not to quibble, but the 28-300 is a very acceptable travel lens; but is not what I prefer as an everyday "walk around" lens. My everyday lens is a 35mm 1.4.
Apr 18, 2016 20:09:57 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
Not to quibble, but the 28-300 is a very acceptable travel lens; but is not what I prefer as an everyday "walk around" lens. My everyday lens is a 35mm 1.4.
I'd say it all depends on where you like to walk.
Apr 19, 2016 08:48:22 #
mohawk51
Loc: Texas
Kmgw9v wrote:
Not to quibble, but the 28-300 is a very acceptable travel lens; but is not what I prefer as an everyday "walk around" lens. My everyday lens is a 35mm 1.4.
Yep, the thought of carrying that 28-300 everyday, all day makes my shoulder sore already! You might be amazed at what you could cover with one single lens in the 35-45mm range. Not to mention the lens speed.
Apr 25, 2016 20:28:40 #
Bob Gowens
Loc: Phoenix, AZ
I have a Nikon DX VR. AF-S Nikkor 18-300mm 1:3.5-6.3G ED.
For what you will be shooting, you will not be disappointed!
Bob Gowens
For what you will be shooting, you will not be disappointed!
Bob Gowens
Apr 25, 2016 22:03:08 #
Bob Gowens wrote:
I have a Nikon DX VR. AF-S Nikkor 18-300mm 1:3.5-6.3G ED.
For what you will be shooting, you will not be disappointed!
Bob Gowens
For what you will be shooting, you will not be disappointed!
Bob Gowens
Bob,
The OP has a full-frame camera.
Not a good lens choice for that.
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