Recommendations/Suggestions for DX Nikon One Lens Walkaround
Nov 9, 2017 06:32:53 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Bike guy wrote:
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Your 18-70 becomes an effective 24-105. I shot the Nikon 105 for portraits for over 20 years and at 24mm it's ideal for cityscapes. Advice given.
Nov 9, 2017 06:51:51 #
Nov 9, 2017 06:55:14 #
DavidPine wrote:
A Nikon 24-120 f/4 would be great.
Not ideal on a DX body for the use intended by the OP.
Nov 9, 2017 07:04:52 #
After purchasing my Nikon DX 18-200 two years ago I carried it all over Europe on a one month trip for use on my D80 and have since carried it to fairs and on many hikes on my upgrade to a D7100. I cannot say enough positive about this lens and how it represents a complete bag full of lens in a single lens. Its not the lightest thing around; but, it isn't that heavy when you consider the alternatives. It is my go to lens, receives about 80 to 90% of the usage on my camera.
Nov 9, 2017 07:06:44 #
Bike guy wrote:
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When I had DX bodies, I liked the 18-200mm. Good lens, good range, good price.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/18200.htm
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/644744-USA/Nikon_2192_AF_S_DX_NIKKOR_18_200mm.html
ebay - recent sales, new and used -
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=nikon%2018-200mm&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684
Nov 9, 2017 07:23:38 #
On my D5300 I just got a Tamron 18-400.
As long as you get bright light,its a great walk around lens.
Just took it to Iceland,and I never used my 10-20 wide angle.
As long as you get bright light,its a great walk around lens.
Just took it to Iceland,and I never used my 10-20 wide angle.
Nov 9, 2017 07:43:25 #
I can only give you my personal opinion, we are all different.
With your APS body the 70mm side of the 18-70 f3.5-4.5 AF-S will give you a field of view of 105 mm. Isn't that enough as a portrait lens? Set it at around 35 mm. and you can make beautiful 3/4 portraits from your subjects.
As a walk around lens it is pretty sharp and the focal lengths it covers should give you a large proportion of excellent shots IF you do your part. In low light consider using flash or raising the ISO if you want to go with more ambient light.
I consider a great idea taking your 35 mm. f1.8 along since its angle of view is pretty similar to a 50 mm. lens with a full frame camera and that focal length could be very useful with your cropped sensor.
If I had to make a selection between the 18-105 and the 18-140 I would not hesitate buying the 18-140.
With your APS body the 70mm side of the 18-70 f3.5-4.5 AF-S will give you a field of view of 105 mm. Isn't that enough as a portrait lens? Set it at around 35 mm. and you can make beautiful 3/4 portraits from your subjects.
As a walk around lens it is pretty sharp and the focal lengths it covers should give you a large proportion of excellent shots IF you do your part. In low light consider using flash or raising the ISO if you want to go with more ambient light.
I consider a great idea taking your 35 mm. f1.8 along since its angle of view is pretty similar to a 50 mm. lens with a full frame camera and that focal length could be very useful with your cropped sensor.
If I had to make a selection between the 18-105 and the 18-140 I would not hesitate buying the 18-140.
Nov 9, 2017 08:45:52 #
The Nikon 16-80mm f/2.8-4.0 would be an excellent walk around lens. You can get them refurbished from a Cameta Camera for $779.
Nov 9, 2017 08:47:45 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Help yourself out here. Envision ahead of time the kinds of photos you want to take instead of settling for grabshots of most anything. Maybe a story to tell, a theme? Zooms give you a range of composition, so do your feet. That 35mm f1.8 could sure cover a lot of territory with a little forethought.
Nov 9, 2017 09:02:17 #
Nov 9, 2017 09:15:38 #
Some good advice here. I'm an m43 shooter now, but, shot Nikon for years. The 18-105 is one of two DX bargains in the Nikon line-up. Small, light and sharp.
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Nov 9, 2017 11:52:36 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
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I took an 18-140 on my D5300 and a 35 f1.8 (used only once). The 18-140 stayed on the the whole two weeks. Happy with that choice.
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