Thanks to everyone who replied, shared photos,gave me some great advice on converters, momopods, and the list goes on. As much as I'd like to order a D600 and a couple of lenses, I think I'll wait until the oil/dust problem is resolved. In the meantime I can be making up my mind on the lenses. Thanks again everyone! durango

Beautiful photos, I especially like the first one. Thanks for sharing them. Good to know that so many people like the 28-300mm lens. Thanks!

Thanks. Good point on the resale, but I'm sure I'd like the 24-70 lens, espcially for landcapes. Thanks Again.

Thanks, very good points. You've given me a lot to think about with the Nikon 17-35mm lens, that's one that I hadn't considered. I appreciate your comments. Thanks.

thanks jerryc41. I'll be sure to check that out. Thanks for replying.

Thanks imagemeister for replying. The 2x converter may be a consideration depending on what I decide. I'll take at the look link you've provided. Thanks.

durango wrote:
I’m hooked on UHH, I read it every. Great advice and friendly people.

I’m considering getting the Nikon D600, but trying to decide on a couple of lens. My interests are landscapes, nature, sporting events of grandchildren, and some macro(this one can wait). My oldest granddaughter runs track both indoor and outside tracks, I need a fast for that. I have about $5,000+ put aside for a new camera and lenses. A salesperson suggested that I purchase the Nikon 28 300mm VR $899.00 and the Tamron 24 70mm VC f/2.8 for $1299. Our closet camera shop is 2.5 hours away, so I can’t just stop in and ask for help. I know some of you have Nikon 28 300mm and have recommended it to others. Would the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 $1249 with rebate be a good choice for sports and other low light situations? If so, would I need the Nikon 28 300 lens too? I’ve read Ken Rockwell (I can’t afford all of his suggestions), dpreview, and other reviews, but still confused. Help please!

jerryc41 wrote:
I use the Nikon 28-300mm on my D600, and I love it. It's my always-on lens. I'm probably going to get the Tokina 16-28mm.

Thanks jerryc41. I saw on UHH where you had bought the D600. Have you had any problems with it? I keep hearing good things about the Nikon 38-300mm lens. Good to know that so many people like it. If you do get the Tokina 16-28mm be sure to post some pics. Thanks again for replying.

Thanks Db7423 for the tips on the monopod. We stopped at camera shop awhile back and looked at them. I'd like to take another look at them sometime and maybe take my camera and lens with me. Thanks Again.

Please be sure to check the D600 for the spots carefully. If you shoot landscapes with f/22 and you have clear skies, you may see the spots. If not, you may not see them. I have my second D600 and it came with fewer spots, but after under 150 photographs, there were many more. I did not change lenses during that time to avoid introducing more dust into the camera. I have finally started checking by photographing an empty wall to identify each spot. I have used a bulb blower to clean the camera 5 or 6 times now. I am going make another 100 shots to see if more spots appear. I'm trying to decide whether or not the problem is improving or not. By the way, there is a setting in the camera for eliminating the spots from photos using a sample photo. I'm not sure how it works yet. You can also remove the spots in post-processing,but that is time consuming. Bottom line, check out the camera carefully when you receive it if you use use Raw files, make large prints and shoot at f/22 with sky in you photos. Other than the spots, I really like the camera.

Thanks hikercheryl. Great advice. Sorry that you're having that problem too. Good to know that you like the camera...though other than the spots. Thanks.

parks333
I wouldn't recommend the D600 at this time. Look into the senor oil and dust problems that appears on this and other forums. Mine is on the way back to B&H for a refund.

Sorry to hear that you had that problem. I am concerned about that. Good to know that B&H is refunding your money. Thanks.

felo6162009:
look at costco they selling the d600 with two lenses

Thanks felo6162009, I'll check out Costco.

durango
I’m considering getting the Nikon D600, but trying to decide on a couple of lens. My interests are landscapes, nature, sporting events of grandchildren, and some macro(this one can wait). My oldest granddaughter runs track both indoor and outside tracks, I need a fast for that. I have about $5,000+ put aside for a new camera and lenses. A salesperson suggested that I purchase the Nikon 28 300mm VR $899.00 and the Tamron 24 70mm VC f/2.8 for $1299. Our closet camera shop is 2.5 hours away, so I can’t just stop in and ask for help. I know some of you have Nikon 28 300mm and have recommended it to others. Would the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 $1249 with rebate be a good choice for sports and other low light situations? If so, would I need the Nikon 28 300 lens too? I’ve read Ken Rockwell (I can’t afford all of his suggestions), dpreview, and other reviews, but still confused. Help please!
quonnie
Nikkor 50mm f2.8. the 1.8 is what steve meant. 2.8 was a typo. I have the d600 with the 28-300 lens and am very happy with it. I'm surprised that you found it for 899. be sure it isn't a gray market lens that would not have a USA warranty. as to shooting sports, I'm getting nice clean images with my iso set to auto 6400 which allows me to shoot in low light. I don't plan on hanging them on the wall, but for albums the shots are fine. when I shoot in a preferred iso of 100 or 200 the images are awesome. I think you would be very happy with the d600 and 28-300 combination. save the $ for a lens you can choose when you have a better feel for the camera.

Thanks quonnie. The $899 on the Nikon 28-300mm was a quote from a camera shop when purchased with the D600. Thanks for the tip on the ISO for indoor sports. This is my grandduahters senior year and I'd like to get as many shots of her as possible before she's off to college. Also on your later post, glad to hear that not all D600s have the oil or dust problem, but it is a conern. Thanks again.

I’m hooked on UHH, I read it every. Great advice and friendly people.

I’m considering getting the Nikon D600, but trying to decide on a couple of lens. My interests are landscapes, nature, sporting events of grandchildren, and some macro(this one can wait). My oldest granddaughter runs track both indoor and outside tracks, I need a fast for that. I have about $5,000+ put aside for a new camera and lenses. A salesperson suggested that I purchase the Nikon 28 300mm VR $899.00 and the Tamron 24 70mm VC f/2.8 for $1299. Our closet camera shop is 2.5 hours away, so I can’t just stop in and ask for help. I know some of you have Nikon 28 300mm and have recommended it to others. Would the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 $1249 with rebate be a good choice for sports and other low light situations? If so, would I need the Nikon 28 300 lens too? I’ve read Ken Rockwell (I can’t afford all of his suggestions), dpreview, and other reviews, but still confused. Help please!

Db7423
Only problem I see with the 28-300 3.5-5.6G ED VR is the aperature. I have similar needs as yours. Indoor and outdoor sports. The additional shutter speed you can pickup with the Nikon 70-200 2.8 throughout the zoom range makes a big difference in what you can do. I use mine with a monopod for sports. I agree also with a nifty fifty. Then perhaps, later add the little sister to the 70-200, the 28-70 f2.8. Then later a 1.7 teleconverter for the 70-200 then...the list never ends.

Thanks Db7423. Lots to consider. Thanks for the tip on 1.7 converter. What type of momopod do you use? You're right the list never ends. Thanks.

Thanks BobH for your input.

Thanks SteveR. I'll definitely consider the Nikon 70-200mm. Maybe one great lens for now would be the best option. I looked on B&H and Amazon I saw a Nikon 1.8, but couldn't find a Nikon 2.8 lens. Thanks again for replying.