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May 25, 2016 08:51:52   #
relie Loc: Western Massachusetts
 
Here's another plus for the 18-140mm lens. This has become my walk around lens since my D90. It's now on my D7100 and I use it all the time. Don't be afraid of used lenses either, I bought a used 55-300 and love it. Have also used 70-300mm and that one is a keeper.

Enjoy, whatever lens you pick up.

Dave

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May 25, 2016 09:05:03   #
Ward Posey
 
I have used my 7100 for 3+ years. Two trips to Europe and much travel. The 18-140 is my walk around lens and it is a good one. I use a Nikon 70-300 for longer shots. That is all I take and this system although a little heavy load
wise, works fine.

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May 25, 2016 09:11:42   #
ABJanes Loc: Jersey Boy now Virginia
 
I have been very happy with my 18-140MM f3.5-5.6 on my D7100.......sharp at 18, 140 & in-between. I have seem them Nikon Refurbished for $300.00.

Mogul wrote:
I have a refurbished Nikon D7100 on order. I went to the 7XXX series to facilitate AF in all lenses. I will be familiarizing myself with the camera using my old reliable AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8, but I will need to purchase lens(es) to take pictures of my greadchildren's T-ball, junior fast-pitch softball and other smaller field games up to high school soccer and even rugby. While I prefer prime lenses, I am not foolish enough to think I can shoot with them at all times. Most kit lenses yield poor IQ (especially the way I shoot). I would appreciate suggestions on (and this is flexible) 18 to 105, 200 or 300 lenses, preferably with IS, IF, preferable a fairly fast aperture, and, of course AF (preferably with manual focus override). Please note that I will be on-the-move and currently have no need of anything longer than a 300mm. Full frame lenses are acceptable, as I am saving for A D750. Nikon or GOOD after-market lenses will both be considered. One touch or two touch lenses are acceptable (I haven't seen any P-P AF lenses, but am used to the feel). My budget is roughly $500 +/- $250, but even that is flexible. I would also appreciate comments on battery holders/grips.

I will continue to use my Sony A6000 until I have time to familiarize myself with the Nikon, although using the smaller camera is causing my arthritic hands to cramp.

Thank you for your assistance.
I have a refurbished Nikon D7100 on order. I went... (show quote)

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May 25, 2016 09:28:04   #
londonfire Loc: NY to NC
 
Not a mention so far of the Nikon 18-200 but that is my main lens on a 7100. It gets a great review from Ken Rockwell for those that read his stuff. You can pick up a version 1 for a decent price and the only difference in the version 2 is a zoom lock, if that matters to you.
One thing worth mentioning that may apply to any lens, depending on your copy. I had to fine tune my combo because at the long end it was not tack sharp. I think I settled on +10 to put it right where it needed to be.

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May 25, 2016 09:33:34   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
Mogul wrote:
I have a refurbished Nikon D7100 on order. I went to the 7XXX series to facilitate AF in all lenses. I will be familiarizing myself with the camera using my old reliable AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8, but I will need to purchase lens(es) to take pictures of my greadchildren's T-ball, junior fast-pitch softball and other smaller field games up to high school soccer and even rugby. While I prefer prime lenses, I am not foolish enough to think I can shoot with them at all times. Most kit lenses yield poor IQ (especially the way I shoot). I would appreciate suggestions on (and this is flexible) 18 to 105, 200 or 300 lenses, preferably with IS, IF, preferable a fairly fast aperture, and, of course AF (preferably with manual focus override). Please note that I will be on-the-move and currently have no need of anything longer than a 300mm. Full frame lenses are acceptable, as I am saving for A D750. Nikon or GOOD after-market lenses will both be considered. One touch or two touch lenses are acceptable (I haven't seen any P-P AF lenses, but am used to the feel). My budget is roughly $500 +/- $250, but even that is flexible. I would also appreciate comments on battery holders/grips.

I will continue to use my Sony A6000 until I have time to familiarize myself with the Nikon, although using the smaller camera is causing my arthritic hands to cramp.

Thank you for your assistance.
I have a refurbished Nikon D7100 on order. I went... (show quote)


It sounds to me that you would be very well served with the new Sony RX10III ! ( except for the price of course)

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May 25, 2016 09:53:52   #
Pjhones
 
I have the same two lenses after trying several others and agree....

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May 25, 2016 09:58:42   #
Pjhones
 
Pjhones wrote:
I have the same two lenses after trying several others and agree....


I was referring to the 35mm 1.8 and the 18-300....sorry for the confusion.

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May 25, 2016 11:58:48   #
joraangm Loc: Baton Rouge, LA
 
I have had my D7100 since 5/8/2013 and have used the AF-2 Nikkor 70-300mm 1:4.5 - 5.6 G VR lens for shooting birds in flight, airshows, fast pitch softball, football, landscape etc. and I have ended up with excellent results and the lens is fairly reasonable too. It is also a light weight lens too.

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May 25, 2016 12:56:07   #
WayneT Loc: Paris, TN
 
I have a d7200 and according to what I'm doing I either have the 18-140mm or my 55-300mm on the camera. Generally I use the 55-300 when I'm in the country looking for birds or other animals the rest of the time the 18-140mm covers just about everything else.

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May 25, 2016 14:00:30   #
RSQRD Loc: SW Florida
 
Check out the full frame70-300mm VR II ( latest Version) It is sharp & under rated for ~ $ 500 Available Used & Refurbished for less. RSQRD

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May 25, 2016 16:25:30   #
Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA
 
Mogul wrote:
I have a refurbished Nikon D7100 on order. I went to the 7XXX series to facilitate AF in all lenses. I will be familiarizing myself with the camera using my old reliable AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8, but I will need to purchase lens(es) to take pictures of my greadchildren's T-ball, junior fast-pitch softball and other smaller field games up to high school soccer and even rugby. While I prefer prime lenses, I am not foolish enough to think I can shoot with them at all times. Most kit lenses yield poor IQ (especially the way I shoot). I would appreciate suggestions on (and this is flexible) 18 to 105, 200 or 300 lenses, preferably with IS, IF, preferable a fairly fast aperture, and, of course AF (preferably with manual focus override). Please note that I will be on-the-move and currently have no need of anything longer than a 300mm. Full frame lenses are acceptable, as I am saving for A D750. Nikon or GOOD after-market lenses will both be considered. One touch or two touch lenses are acceptable (I haven't seen any P-P AF lenses, but am used to the feel). My budget is roughly $500 +/- $250, but even that is flexible. I would also appreciate comments on battery holders/grips.

I will continue to use my Sony A6000 until I have time to familiarize myself with the Nikon, although using the smaller camera is causing my arthritic hands to cramp.

Thank you for your assistance.
I have a refurbished Nikon D7100 on order. I went... (show quote)


I'm in the opposite boat. I sold my D7100 after several years and purchased an a6000 and an a6300. On the D7100, my main lens was the Nikon 18-200mm VRII. Also had a Nikon f1.8 35mm, a Sigma 200-400 and a Rokinon 8mm Fisheye. The 18-200 covered about 95% of my photo needs. I'm using an 18-200 Sony on the Sonys.

You will probably love your D7100. With the 18-200 lens you have most of your needs covered for the kid's sports, though an 18-300mm would reach out further for the sports.

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May 25, 2016 16:49:14   #
Grandpa Pete Loc: Western Finger Lakes (NY)
 
Mogul wrote:
I have a refurbished Nikon D7100 on order. I went to the 7XXX series to facilitate AF in all lenses. I will be familiarizing myself with the camera using my old reliable AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8, but I will need to purchase lens(es) to take pictures of my greadchildren's T-ball, junior fast-pitch softball and other smaller field games up to high school soccer and even rugby. While I prefer prime lenses, I am not foolish enough to think I can shoot with them at all times. Most kit lenses yield poor IQ (especially the way I shoot). I would appreciate suggestions on (and this is flexible) 18 to 105, 200 or 300 lenses, preferably with IS, IF, preferable a fairly fast aperture, and, of course AF (preferably with manual focus override). Please note that I will be on-the-move and currently have no need of anything longer than a 300mm. Full frame lenses are acceptable, as I am saving for A D750. Nikon or GOOD after-market lenses will both be considered. One touch or two touch lenses are acceptable (I haven't seen any P-P AF lenses, but am used to the feel). My budget is roughly $500 +/- $250, but even that is flexible. I would also appreciate comments on battery holders/grips.

I will continue to use my Sony A6000 until I have time to familiarize myself with the Nikon, although using the smaller camera is causing my arthritic hands to cramp.

Thank you for your assistance.
I have a refurbished Nikon D7100 on order. I went... (show quote)


I love the Nikon 70-300 VR. It's right at your price point and an FX for the future. Great detail.

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May 25, 2016 19:13:47   #
Jules Karney Loc: Las Vegas, Nevada
 
Bret wrote:
Maybe consider the Nikon 18-140. While it doesn't have the 300mm reach for those outfield shots...it more than makes up for it with IQ. I purchased that kit 7100/18-140 specifically for that lens.


I also have the 18-140. I love this lens, tack sharp and a pleasure to work with.
Good luck

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May 25, 2016 21:57:36   #
mikeroetex Loc: Lafayette, LA
 
Mogul wrote:
I have a refurbished Nikon D7100 on order. I went to the 7XXX series to facilitate AF in all lenses. I will be familiarizing myself with the camera using my old reliable AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8, but I will need to purchase lens(es) to take pictures of my greadchildren's T-ball, junior fast-pitch softball and other smaller field games up to high school soccer and even rugby. While I prefer prime lenses, I am not foolish enough to think I can shoot with them at all times. Most kit lenses yield poor IQ (especially the way I shoot). I would appreciate suggestions on (and this is flexible) 18 to 105, 200 or 300 lenses, preferably with IS, IF, preferable a fairly fast aperture, and, of course AF (preferably with manual focus override). Please note that I will be on-the-move and currently have no need of anything longer than a 300mm. Full frame lenses are acceptable, as I am saving for A D750. Nikon or GOOD after-market lenses will both be considered. One touch or two touch lenses are acceptable (I haven't seen any P-P AF lenses, but am used to the feel). My budget is roughly $500 +/- $250, but even that is flexible. I would also appreciate comments on battery holders/grips.

I will continue to use my Sony A6000 until I have time to familiarize myself with the Nikon, although using the smaller camera is causing my arthritic hands to cramp.

Thank you for your assistance.
I have a refurbished Nikon D7100 on order. I went... (show quote)
I have been happy with my Nikkor 70-300 f4.5-5.6G. Non VR, but lightweight enough you don't need it that much, espec ially if on a tripod. I also have a Sigma 70-200 F2.8 OS DG HSM EX that I got on ebay for a great deal, about $400- $450, as I recall. I use it at night for sports, and the 70-300 shooting daytime baseball. the Sigma is heavy and I use a monopod. I handhold the 70-300.

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May 26, 2016 00:52:53   #
BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA
 
Thank you all for your suggestions. I have spoken with a local camera shop representative. With his assistance, I have decided that using a 70-300 would not be practical for my purposes as the first lens; I would have to purchase another shorter lens for the limited ranges at which I am currently shooting. However the purchase of a lens from 18mm to an intermediary length (105-140) would open the possibility of a longer lens in the near future.

There is, however, one lens that has been suggested to cover all ranges; that is the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO Lens. Has anyone here used this lens to any great extent, and, if so, what is your opinion as to image quality, particularly at mid range?

Another suggestion has been to purchase the FF 24-70 (a real strain on my budget unless I can find a good buy on a used or refurbished sample). After that, I could work toward the purchase of a reasonably good FF 70-300. In any case, I intend to wait until 06/10 when a local store is having a tent sale with a consignment inventory of used and refurbished equipment; at that time, I will also be able to get an idea as to what my Sony gear is worth.

As to those who suggested that I simply wait until I can afford the D750, I appreciate what would normally be a logical suggestion. The problem is that I must switch to something which has a larger grip rather quickly. After shooting less than 300 pictures in a few hours last Saturday, my right hand was cramped so badly that I had to use my left hand to pull the camera from my grip. I don't even know that a larger camera will work. If this doesn't work, my only option will be to return to film, using my current MF equipment and forego longer shots.

Anyway, thanks again for all the suggestions; any ideas as to how to overcome this insidious problem are always welcome.

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