Nikon lenses
Nov 17, 2017 22:50:13 #
jnurm99
Loc: Clarkston, Michigan
I am looking to buy the Nikon d7500 bundle it comes with the lenses below. What kind of quality are the lenses ??
AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens
AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G VR Lens
AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens
AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G VR Lens
Nov 17, 2017 23:03:13 #
They will work. One is a $250 lens and one is a $400 lens. By comparison, the kit lens that comes with the D500, the 16-80, retails for just over $1000. You can go to the Nikon USA Web site and read all about them...
Nov 17, 2017 23:18:28 #
They are you average "kit" lenses. I'm not saying that this is necessarily a bad thing but there are better ones out there. My suggestion would be to use them until you feel that your skill level has outgrown them and/or you have a need for something in particular. Until then, they should work just fine. They aren't the fastest kids on the block but that isn't the end of the world. Fast glass costs money!
I use a slightly newer version (VR II) of the 18-55 that came with my original D5000 and it works fine on the D7100. I also still use a 55-300 on a regular basis and it works great if you put it one a tripod and let it do its thing. The only other lens that I have is a 35mm prime which is definitely the sharpest crayon in my box and it wasn't that expensive.
Get used to the camera before spending too much time with other stuff.
I use a slightly newer version (VR II) of the 18-55 that came with my original D5000 and it works fine on the D7100. I also still use a 55-300 on a regular basis and it works great if you put it one a tripod and let it do its thing. The only other lens that I have is a 35mm prime which is definitely the sharpest crayon in my box and it wasn't that expensive.
Get used to the camera before spending too much time with other stuff.
Nov 17, 2017 23:33:52 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
jnurm99 wrote:
I am looking to buy the Nikon d7500 bundle it comes with the lenses below. What kind of quality are the lenses ??
AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens
AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G VR Lens
AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens
AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G VR Lens
Both of these lenses are designed for the crop sensor Nikon's. The 18-55mm is probably the most famous of all kit lenses. It sometimes gets a bad review from advanced amateurs, because it's cheap, and they don't use this lens anymore, after buying better glass. The 18-55mm is primarily an entry-level lens. Nikon apparently decided on the 70-300mm VR for this camera, D7500. Not so with the D3400 bundle. On the D3400 bundle, you get the non VR version of the 70-300mm instead. Both of these VR lenses are good. If the deal on this bundle is a good one. Buy it.
Nov 18, 2017 00:17:10 #
I have the 70-300 and think that you will really like it. It focuses fast and is very sharp and with it's light weight is easy to follow moving subjects. I haven't seen a lab test but when one comes out I think it will surprise everyone.
Nov 18, 2017 06:23:04 #
jnurm99 wrote:
I am looking to buy the Nikon d7500 bundle it comes with the lenses below. What kind of quality are the lenses ??
AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens
AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G VR Lens
AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens
AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G VR Lens
Good lenses. The basic little 18-55mm has a good reputation.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/18-55mm-vr-ii.htm
Nov 18, 2017 07:24:32 #
I like the Nikon 35 1.8, and the 18-140 and the 70-300. Good luck
Nov 18, 2017 07:45:56 #
jnurm99 wrote:
I am looking to buy the Nikon d7500 bundle it comes with the lenses below. What kind of quality are the lenses ??
AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens
AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G VR Lens
AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens
AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G VR Lens
They are optically ok at F5.6-F8. Mechanically they are not meant to last. Stabilization works as it should. At optimum apertures, you'd have a hard time telling the difference between a picture taken with one of these and a better (more expensive) "kit" lens. FX lenses will likely have better image quality across the frame because they have larger image circles and you are only using the center, better corrected portion.
Nov 18, 2017 08:14:27 #
jnurm99
Loc: Clarkston, Michigan
So when you say better glass what does than mean and what would I see with the end result? Looking to begin photographing wildlife. So staying with a 7500 what would I see if I upgraded the glass or lens?
Nov 18, 2017 08:53:16 #
jnurm99 wrote:
I am looking to buy the Nikon d7500 bundle it comes with the lenses below. What kind of quality are the lenses ??
AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens
AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G VR Lens
AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens
AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G VR Lens
They are average kit lenses. Personally, I started with a couple of kit lenses then added a quality 50mm f/1.2 lens, a wide angle zoom (18-24mm), and a good professional 80-400mm lens.
With the D7xxx you don't have to worry about the lenses having internal focusing motors but the lens internal motor is faster and quieter than the motor in the D7xxx. However, since the D7xxx has the focus motor, it guarantees compatibility with older and less expensive lenses. My two beginning lenses (which I still have) are a Nikkor 18-70mm and a Nikkor 70-300. Both are kit lenses and (while acceptable) are not as great as some others.
If you want to get quality additional lenses, look at Adorama, B&H and KEH Camera for quality used lenses. I bought my 80-400mm from them for about $650
Nov 18, 2017 09:00:03 #
Nov 18, 2017 09:02:36 #
Nov 18, 2017 10:35:35 #
jnurm99 wrote:
So when you say better glass what does than mean and what would I see with the end result? Looking to begin photographing wildlife. So staying with a 7500 what would I see if I upgraded the glass or lens?
This question tells me you are just starting out with your photography. To me, that means you should get the kit and use it. Learn everything you can about getting good pictures with those lenses (which are great, they just won’t last decades because they are mostly plastic). Once you feel like you need different lenses, you will know which ones they are, based on what is limiting your pictures with those kits lenses. Right now, you wouldn’t know the difference between these lenses and “better glass”.
Nov 18, 2017 11:08:35 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
jnurm99 wrote:
So when you say better glass what does than mean and what would I see with the end result? Looking to begin photographing wildlife. So staying with a 7500 what would I see if I upgraded the glass or lens?
Better glass is usually FX lenses. They cost more, and are designed for full frame cameras. Some photographers use FX lenses on crop sensor cameras such as the D7500. Although DX lenses can be used on a Nikon full frame camera, it is not recommended.
Nov 18, 2017 12:20:57 #
nothing wrong with the bundle lenses, but I would rather buy just the body and pick the lens that I would need and not what come in the bundle.
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