The best lens for a nikon d700
Mar 24, 2017 16:07:33 #
Brasspounder001
Loc: Erewhon
misterk wrote:
Voigtlander 40mm Nokton, Nikon F mount
Is this an AF lens?
Is this an AF lens?
Manual focus.
Mar 24, 2017 16:35:40 #
Totally appreciate yours and everyone's professional information and I will break down and get the proper equipment.
Mar 24, 2017 19:35:13 #
DavidPine wrote:
The best, today, in my opinion is the new Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 FL.
It must be nice to be able to afford that lens.
Mar 24, 2017 19:52:47 #
I've made that comment regarding several Nikkor lenses.
--Bob
--Bob
jethro779 wrote:
It must be nice to be able to afford that lens.
Mar 24, 2017 20:00:19 #
rmalarz wrote:
I've made that comment regarding several Nikkor lenses.
--Bob
--Bob
And then you buy those expensive wire squares at the camera show.
Mar 25, 2017 06:50:54 #
misterk wrote:
I have been using the nikon 18/200mm dx vr lens, but the
sharpness is just not giving me that almost perfection look.
What lens, which is not too overpriced, could be recommended?
sharpness is just not giving me that almost perfection look.
What lens, which is not too overpriced, could be recommended?
I must ask do you have a d700 or a d7000?
Mar 25, 2017 07:16:39 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
Have you read the reviews? I can attest to how good it is. It is nice but I've worked my butt of for it.
rmalarz wrote:
I've made that comment regarding several Nikkor lenses.
--Bob
--Bob
Mar 25, 2017 07:16:52 #
As already stated, the Nikon 50mm af d lens is top notch and sells for $100. You can also pick up a 35-70 2.8 for about $300. The 24-120 af 3.5- xxx vr was sold as a kit lens for the D700, you might want to try it. Since pixel peepers think it soft around the edges, it sells used for about $150 used. The average photographer has for many years enjoyed that lens and has gotten many good pictures with it. I think it will do better for you than the 18-200. I have the D700 with the 24-120 vr and the 18-200 vr. I would definitely use the 24-120 before using the 18-200 on my D700. Of course the 24-200 vr f4 is better then both of them, but costs a lot more too. There are better lenses, but not without spending a lot more money. Good Luck.
Mar 25, 2017 07:24:54 #
guitarbts
Loc: Charlotte, NC
misterk wrote:
I have been using the nikon 18/200mm dx vr lens, but the
sharpness is just not giving me that almost perfection look.
What lens, which is not too overpriced, could be recommended?
sharpness is just not giving me that almost perfection look.
What lens, which is not too overpriced, could be recommended?
I would suggest the 24-120 f/4.
Won't break the bank and is very good.
It is an FX lens also so will be great on a D700.
Mar 25, 2017 07:42:13 #
misterk wrote:
I have been using the nikon 18/200mm dx vr lens, but the
sharpness is just not giving me that almost perfection look.
What lens, which is not too overpriced, could be recommended?
sharpness is just not giving me that almost perfection look.
What lens, which is not too overpriced, could be recommended?
How to decide -
http://www.diyphotography.net/guide-will-help-figure-next-lens-purchase/
http://digital-photography-school.com/8-things-to-consider-before-you-buy-your-next-lens/
http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/12/20/buying-new-lenses-7-questions-to-ask-yourself-and-key-features-explained/
http://improvephotography.com/gear/recommended-lenses/
Here are lots of lens comparison sites.
http://lensvslens.com/
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/lenses
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx
http://www.diyphotography.net/this-website-helps-you-choose-your-next-lens-based-on-the-photos-you-like/
https://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://lenshero.com/lens-comparison
http://www.lenstip.com/lenses.html
http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare
http://www.lenscore.org/
Mar 25, 2017 08:10:28 #
Mar 25, 2017 08:54:49 #
There is no best lens. You purchase a lens to fulfill your requirements. You alone can only decide what you need
Mar 25, 2017 08:57:39 #
par4fore wrote:
I must ask do you have a d700 or a d7000?
Yup although the OP clearly stated that he has the D700 one must wonder if the OP didn't omit a zero.
Mar 25, 2017 08:59:12 #
Save up for a Nikon 17-35mm 2.8 and you will have one of the finest zooms Nikon has ever made for that focal range. Look for a good used on off of e bay.
Good Luck. The other lens for FX that will work is the 28-70mm 2.8, discontinued but find a used one.
Mike
Good Luck. The other lens for FX that will work is the 28-70mm 2.8, discontinued but find a used one.
Mike
Mar 25, 2017 09:07:36 #
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