i think already has that. yeah if you don't mind used lens, the nikkor 28-200mm might be kinda cool.
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i think already has that. yeah if you don't mind used lens, the nikkor 28-200mm might be kinda cool.
sf_kang
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On a FX Nikon body (D700, D3, D3X), the ideal lenses would be the AF-S 14-24/2.8, 24-70.2.8 and 70-200/2.8VR if image quality is a priority. During times when I just want a walk about lens and willing to sacrifice image quality for convenience, I use the AF-S 24-120/3.5-5.6VR. It'll help improve the image quality if you avoid shooting wide open, e.g. shoot one or two stops from max aperture (like f8), and use the Auto ISO feature to bring up the ISO speed and still get decent shots.
Hope this helps. Sorry, no the way. Want high image quality, then bear with the weight.
Fred
Hope this helps. Sorry, no the way. Want high image quality, then bear with the weight.
Fred
wheresmycheese
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my choice D700 + 50 f1.2
well said!
Haha for me i suffer from backaches and poverty. so i do need something really light for everyday casual use.
I sacrifice on usabality. I carry my only dx camera with a 35mmf2.
Remember the photo podcast always harp on the point the most useful camera is the one you carry with you all the time and sob handphone has no camera + sold off my trusty powershot too.
eh how come we are recommending primes. he needs a zoom. haha!
maybe the 24-120 or the 28-105 will be good enough. i duno about them but the canon's equivalent range 24-105L seems like a popular lens there.
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Numnumball
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Undoubtedly the choice should be 24-70mm f2.8! :thumbsup:
It deliver such superb image quality with my D300.. surely it will do the same (or even better) with its FX counterpart, D700
Cheers
It deliver such superb image quality with my D300.. surely it will do the same (or even better) with its FX counterpart, D700
Cheers
Or alternatively, if you can't find the AF-D version, look at the AF-S version..
I fully agree with the 3 combo lens with FX body - for potraiture i use the 85 / 1.4 though ...
stupidbloke
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u want the quality without the weight?? shoot primes. seriously, not only is it light. the quality you get is at an extremely reasonable price. for a zoom to match the quality of a prime it has to be 4 times the size, weight and price.
well singaporeans being singaporeans we are always willing to pay for convenience. so the lens i would bring around? for a holiday, 35f2. wide enough on full frame and at f2 the bokeh is subtle and fantastic.
well singaporeans being singaporeans we are always willing to pay for convenience. so the lens i would bring around? for a holiday, 35f2. wide enough on full frame and at f2 the bokeh is subtle and fantastic.
I am leaving for chiang mai tmrrow carrying my d700 w/o batt grip+50mm 1.4 +14-24mm+70-200mm and a my old fav olympus 5050+kata bag R103, leaving behind my fav 24-70mm,85mm1.8 and the ext flashes.Guys pls comment,am I going to suffer carring this stuffs around for 5 days, I have a 18-200vr lens but quality and dx mode? Comments suggestions welcome thks! ok its a family tour! the olympus its for my wify to carry around thks!
jnet6
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are you going to safari? if not 70-200 will be in your bag most of the time.
24-70 will be more useful in most situation.
70 200mm is for shooting potraits of the tribe people at the four borders of thailand and shots of the shows and animals the 14 24 is for landscape and street shooting, the 50mm will be my walkabout lens. does this combo works? I dont want to carry 24 70 as my walk about lens to heavy! so I am not bringing it along.tks!
are you going to safari? if not 70-200 will be in your bag most of the time.
24-70 will be more useful in most situation.
Friend, you know actually what you are doing and jnet6 has a point too.
I personally, would also be bring only the 24-70, cause, during family tour espeically 50% of your energy will be looking after your love one.
I belief, in time of need, it is easier to take pictures with 24-70 and crop rather than having 70-200 with restriction due to the lens distance and coverage.
Should you not have a 24-70, than the Tammy 28-75 is another good 1 pc + D700 mix.
Finally, it is your take before flying off with the D700 + 1.
I think can add a 2.0x TC if really need the reach..
jnet6
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forget about 2x TC.... with 24-70
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