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!


The Nikon 28-300 VR is a pretty impressive lens. My daughter just came home from Italy and she shoots with a D600 camera. She said the lens is very versatile and if used properly, it is sharp. Here is a sample of a photo taken with this lens but with the D800>

Thanks, Awesome photos! I especially like #1. I'm new at posting, so I'm not sure if I'm doing this correctly. Looks like tht Nikon 28-300 VR is an excellent choice. Has your daughter noticed any of the reported spots on here pics?


No! But her first D600 camera that came from B&H had a blurry viewfinder even with fully charged battery. She sent it back to B&H and got one from Best Buy that had no viewfinder problems.

Thanks ephraim Imperio. That's too bad, but glad she got it replaced. It's nice to know that B&H refunded her money.

I'm leaning toward the Nikon 28-300mm lens, but still need a fast lens for indoors sports. I may wait and get use to the camera and lens before buying a fast lens. I have about two months before the first indoor track meet. Thanks again for sharing the photos and for replying.

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!


The Nikon 28-300 VR is a pretty impressive lens. My daughter just came home from Italy and she shoots with a D600 camera. She said the lens is very versatile and if used properly, it is sharp. Here is a sample of a photo taken with this lens but with the D800>

Thanks, Awesome photos! I especially like #1. I'm new at posting, so I'm not sure if I'm doing this correctly. Looks like tht Nikon 28-300 VR is an excellent choice. Has your daughter noticed any of the reported spots on here pics?

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!

Congratulations! You'll love it, but don't let them talk you into helping for 'awhile'....which never seems to end. Enjoy!

Thanks jfantasma for the comments and warm welcome too.

Thanks PAToGraphy, yes there were 3 briges in the photo.

durango

Roadrunner, thanks for the nice comments and and the warm welcome. I've been enjoying reading and learning more about photography on UHH.

Durango

I'm new to UHH and to farily new to digital photography. These are my first post. I hope you enjoy them.

Old Wooden Hills Bridge on Cty Rd located near Marietta, OH.

Bridge over the Ohio River and the Kanawha River in Parkersburg, WV

Bridges Parkersburg, WV


Old Wooden Hills Bridge