Everyday or "walk around" lens - Nikon
Nov 16, 2016 19:16:09 #
I am going to assume you are speaking about street photography. If that is the case my 18-200MM stays on my D7100 95% of the time.
Don
Don
Nov 16, 2016 21:03:37 #
Nov 16, 2016 22:39:57 #
I recently purchased a Nikon D500 with the new kit lens 16-80mm f2.8/4. Very light, bright in the viewfinder and fast auto focus. It's a little pricey by itself but in the kit it was about $500. Perhaps you could rent one to try it out.
BBurkett wrote:
Hi all!
I currently have the AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR on my D7100 and not really pleased with the results I get with it.
What is your favorite everyday ro "walk around" lens?
Thanks,
Bob
I currently have the AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR on my D7100 and not really pleased with the results I get with it.
What is your favorite everyday ro "walk around" lens?
Thanks,
Bob
Nov 17, 2016 00:21:31 #
In keeping being toward the end of the line, now I will post.
I have a 7100 and my walk around and only lens is a 18-300. I do everything with it except macro. But it does some really nice very close ups
I have a 7100 and my walk around and only lens is a 18-300. I do everything with it except macro. But it does some really nice very close ups
Nov 17, 2016 07:11:44 #
To all who have offered advice and recommendations, thank you very much! All greatly appreciated.
After reading all the comments, I have decided to first have my 16-85 checked/calibrated/cleaned at a service center before moving on to a new lens.
If I do move on, I will be looking at something in the same zoom range as the 16-80 f2.8 or similar.
Again, thanks to all!
After reading all the comments, I have decided to first have my 16-85 checked/calibrated/cleaned at a service center before moving on to a new lens.
If I do move on, I will be looking at something in the same zoom range as the 16-80 f2.8 or similar.
Again, thanks to all!
Nov 17, 2016 11:13:37 #
My only Nikon is an FM film body (full-frame, of course), and my favorite walk-around lens for it is an old Russian 50mm f/2 Helios lens, with the much older (1960s) 105mm f/2.5 Nikkor (Sonnar Type) my favorite Nikon lens ever, but less useful as a walk around.
Nov 17, 2016 21:59:58 #
wmcy
Loc: Charlotte
I love the results I get from my 16-80. It's sharp and light, has VR, and takes excellent images.
Nov 19, 2016 23:34:21 #
Dontrain
Loc: Chicago suburb
I've become very fond of the DX 35 mm 1.8 on my 7100. Like many primes it is light and fast.
Nov 19, 2016 23:49:59 #
BBurkett wrote:
To all who have offered advice and recommendations, thank you very much! All greatly appreciated.
After reading all the comments, I have decided to first have my 16-85 checked/calibrated/cleaned at a service center before moving on to a new lens.
If I do move on, I will be looking at something in the same zoom range as the 16-80 f2.8 or similar.
Again, thanks to all!
After reading all the comments, I have decided to first have my 16-85 checked/calibrated/cleaned at a service center before moving on to a new lens.
If I do move on, I will be looking at something in the same zoom range as the 16-80 f2.8 or similar.
Again, thanks to all!
Good decision. My D200 and I travelled all over the world with that lens (Spain, Iceland, Indonesia, Japan, etc etc). I found it to be very sharp, compact, fast focusing. I was always happy with my shots. Then, of course I had to go full frame and invite a whole new set of compromises to deal with. Good luck with your cleaned and tuned lens.
Nov 20, 2016 00:13:18 #
My 18-140 does a brilliant job...wide enough for a good field of view and a bit of zoom for the other "stuff"... 
Nov 20, 2016 01:49:56 #
BBurkett wrote:
Hi all!
I currently have the AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR on my D7100 and not really pleased with the results I get with it.
What is your favorite everyday ro "walk around" lens?
Thanks,
Bob
I currently have the AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR on my D7100 and not really pleased with the results I get with it.
What is your favorite everyday ro "walk around" lens?
Thanks,
Bob
Mine is a Nikkor 50mm f/2 from the 70's.
I also like a Nikkor 35mm f/2.
Nov 20, 2016 01:51:20 #
kb6kgx
Loc: Simi Valley, CA
rpavich wrote:
Mine is a Nikkor 50mm f/2 from the 70's.
I also like a Nikkor 35mm f/2.
I also like a Nikkor 35mm f/2.
I only have two lenses, the 50mm f1.4 AI-s and 105mm f2.5 AI-s. The 105 is what I use about 98% of the time. Love it.
Nov 21, 2016 10:43:02 #
Thanks SX2002 for advice the 18-140 is one of the lenses I'm thinking about and the 18-200. You ever tried the 200?
Nov 21, 2016 10:51:36 #
Bear2
Loc: Southeast,, MI
Royce Moss wrote:
Thanks SX2002 for advice the 18-140 is one of the lenses I'm thinking about and the 18-200. You ever tried the 200?
Love my 18-200 VR ll, it is on my camera 90% of the time. First it was on my D7000, and now on my D7200. Clear and fast focus, lighter than the 18-300.
Duane
Nov 21, 2016 11:14:15 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
Really dumb, meaningless response.
That's SOP for that troll.
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