Looking for help with both Nikon 18-300 mm lenses. They are both DX, one is 3.5-6.3. The other is 3.5-5.6. Since they are both a bit weighty, is the lens with internal focusing easier to handle both hand held or on a tripod. Hoping to find someone with experience with using both lenses. Interested in purchasing one or the other. Thanks!
If it's not a surprise gift, let her try the D7200 or the D5500. The D5500 is very light and feels good to a smaller set of hands. By the way, Costco has a great price on the D7200 kit, with two nice lenses and a $300. Rebate.
I too am rather new. I did a lot of research and followed a lot of advice. As a noob our budgets are sometimes limited so I ordered my Nikon D5500 with a kit lens of the 18-140. I bought the D5500 because it was light weight and wanted video without breaking the bank. The 18-140 gives me great range. Then when I saw the price I ordered the 35mm 1.8. Wow, what fun for the money. Especially when you are taking close ups of the kids in groups of two three or more. The 35mm will be fine for knitting patterns as well. I will assume that your D5500 came with an 18-55 and that can be put to great use. Again you can sped money on all kinds of longer lenses, but you are adding weight around your neck as you are sight seeing and carrying other items as well, purse, backpack? Keep it simple for awhile. Some day you may want to progress to a full frame camera, and a different set of lenses, as well. Just. My two cents, but keep in mind the folks who have been on this sight for years are the pros who always offer good advice. Good luck to you.
Thanks everyone for your valuable input. Do appreciate all the advice
In the market for a wide angle lense for a Nikon D 5500. I realize that the Nikon 10-24 is sharper. Am I giving up a lot with the Tokina 2.8 aperature vs the Nikon 3.5. Any advice please.
Bring the Tokina 11-16, unless you have to travel ultra light. With this lens you use one of the towers to elevate, up an elevator to get a shot of the American Falls and Horseshoe falls (Canadiens), and the Niagara Rapids all in one shot. Find your way to Goat Island. Look foe Terripin Point, where you can walk up and practically touch the water as it rushes over the falls, breathtaking and free of charge. Even without wind blowing lots of spray and mist as you near the water, on either side of the border. If you take the Maid of the Mist boat which approaches the base of the falls, you can use your 18-140 to shoot from a distance. You will be approaching a giant wall of water no need for long lenses. You will be covered in plastic rain gear for a reason. ( free with a boat ticket). Put away your expensive gear and pull out a water proof point and shoot, sold everywhere around the falls in gift shops. Sorry for the long answer, but I used to live there. Started shooting the falls in the '70's with a Minolta, from every vantage point imaginable, and with relatives from around the world who came to visit. You are safe no matter which country you sleep in. The Canadian side is more modernized with a carnival atmosphere as you venture on foot through their side of it all.
Thanks Craig, I am an amateur and recently purchased the D5500. I ordered it withe 18-140 lens and also own a 70-300. But I will most likely use the 35mm 1.8 in the lower canyon and switch out to the 18-140 in the upper canyon. I plan to go in late Sept. or early Oct. when crowds thin out, but will still have enough sunlight inside the canyons. I have a lot to learn and in the future I will get into a larger format camera and better lenses.
Jim
I will not change out lenses, thanks
Thanks, I was advised of that ad well, so I wanted to know what- one lens was best the 35 mm or the 18-140. So it seems that the 35 will have to do for me. I am grateful for any comments and advice.
Hi, I am new to the group and would like some info from anyone familiar with shooting in Antelope Canyon. I carry a Nikon 18-140 and the Nikon 35 1.8. Can I get by with these lenses on a scheduled trip to Antelope in a few months. Thanks, Jim G.