Lenses
Nov 4, 2016 16:50:49 #
OK if you had one lens knowing that you're going to change lenses but one lens that stays on the camera 50% a time which would it be. I understand changing lenses is part of the DS LR but there's environments were your not able to to have the ability to change lenses. if you're stuck in that environment which lens would you pick
Nov 4, 2016 16:54:00 #
Stevep5050 wrote:
If you had to pick one lens that would stay on the camera (Nikon D7200) the majority of the time which one would you pick.
The Nikkor 18-200 is a great all-around lens. It is weakest at 200mm, but it is still better than the 18-300 at 200mm. You need to get a lens band for it, since it the zoom will tend to creep when the lens is pointed down or up. Simple, low tech solution. It's got flaws, like complex distortion, CA, and uneven brightness across the frame, but all are automatically correctable in most decent post processing software by selecting and applying the lens' profile.What I like best about it is at 18mm, it is plenty wide, the equivalent field of view of a 27mm lens. While I like the 24-70 and the 24-120 better, neither are wide enough, with a field of view only equivalent to 36mm.
Nov 4, 2016 16:55:32 #
Stevep5050 wrote:
If you had to pick one lens that would stay on the camera (Nikon D7200) the majority of the time which one would you pick.
For the D7200 it would be the 17-55mm f/2.8.
Nov 4, 2016 16:59:43 #
BebuLamar wrote:
For the D7200 it would be the 17-55mm f/2.8.
I still have 2 at work.
Best DX zoom Nikon made, designed back when Nikon didn't have a full-frame camera.
Expensive, but there are third party lenses by Tamron and Sigma that supposedly come close now with VR for less $.
Nov 4, 2016 17:34:57 #
Stevep5050 wrote:
If you had to pick one lens that would stay on the camera (Nikon D7200) the majority of the time which one would you pick.
Without knowing what type of photography you like I would suggest a prime lens close to the focal range you use the most. The D7200 (which I have and love) will brutally show you the flaws of every lens you put on it. A good quality short range zoom with a large aperture (17-50 f/2.8 for example) might also do the trick. I would stay away (and I do) from kit lenses and large focal range zooms. On the other hand the D7200 is capable of stunning results with good quality glass.
Nov 4, 2016 18:02:45 #
If you want to have one lens buy a bridge or point and shoot camera. I set up my camera for what type of photography I want to do and then pick the one or two lenses that will work for that type of photography. For example I use a Tamron 35-105 f/2.8 fixed aperture for portraits. (Crop frame camera.) A macro for macro shooting. etc. etc. - Dave
Nov 4, 2016 18:28:42 #
steve_stoneblossom
Loc: Rhode Island, USA
GoofyNewfie wrote:
I still have 2 at work.
Best DX zoom Nikon made, designed back when Nikon didn't have a full-frame camera.
Expensive, but there are third party lenses by Tamron and Sigma that supposedly come close now with VR for less $.
Best DX zoom Nikon made, designed back when Nikon didn't have a full-frame camera.
Expensive, but there are third party lenses by Tamron and Sigma that supposedly come close now with VR for less $.
My 17-55 is probably the biggest reason why I don't ditch DX altogether.
Nov 4, 2016 19:30:09 #
Stevep5050 wrote:
If you had to pick one lens that would stay on the camera (Nikon D7200) the majority of the time which one would you pick.
Since you are shooting crop sensor, 35mm f/1.8. On a full-frame I'd go for broke with the 58mm f/1.4G (beautiful people lens for Nikon) or 50mm f/1.2 L (Canon's best all-around people lens), depending on which system you use.
Nov 4, 2016 19:45:06 #
steve_stoneblossom wrote:
My 17-55 is probably the biggest reason why I don't ditch DX altogether.
It's a supporting reason I'm considering renting/buying a D500. W/O a good lens like that available, I wouldn't be hearing voices in my head telling me I need anti-flicker detection. (and possibly the best DX viewfinder on the market)
Nov 5, 2016 06:15:11 #
Nov 5, 2016 06:16:22 #
Nov 5, 2016 06:26:59 #
I disposed off 18-105 & a 70-300 & got a 18-300 (3.5-6.3) for my D 7000. So convenient & am happy with the results from this combination. No excess weight, no changing lenses & all the incidental problems.
Nov 5, 2016 06:37:55 #
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/camera-lenses/af-s-dx-nikkor-18-200mm-f%252f3.5-5.6g-ed-vr-ii.html
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/camera-lenses/af-s-dx-nikkor-16-80mm-f%252f2.8-4e-ed-vr.html
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/camera-lenses/af-s-dx-nikkor-18-300mm-f%252f3.5-5.6g-ed-vr.html
Best on a crop body!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/camera-lenses/af-s-dx-nikkor-16-80mm-f%252f2.8-4e-ed-vr.html
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/camera-lenses/af-s-dx-nikkor-18-300mm-f%252f3.5-5.6g-ed-vr.html
Best on a crop body!!!!!!!!!!
Nov 5, 2016 06:41:26 #
I use the 18/300 Nikor as my walk about lens. It all depends on what you like to shot, I shot wildlife and need the reach.
Nov 5, 2016 07:16:45 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Stevep5050 wrote:
If you had to pick one lens that would stay on the camera (Nikon D7200) the majority of the time which one would you pick.
It depends on what you want, if you want speed, the 24-70 is nice but heavy and the zoom range is limited. I have used the 18-200 for several years as a walk around and vacation lens, it is light and the zoom range covers most situations. I now own the 18-300 but it is heavier than the 18-200 and carrying it around all day can get to your shoulder. The new Nikon 16-80 DX has the same range as the 24-120 Nikon FX without the weight. The 18-200 VR II is a bargain on ebay but you want to buy Mint in the box. Good luck.
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