D90 User Group (V)

[coolthought]

Using d90 with 24-70 and grip. Loved the combo, haven't really require to switch lens on the shoots I went so far. Do note that without the grip while using 24-70 will tire your wrists easily. Had considered 17-55 but was worried on the aspects on future upgrades and went straight into 24-70
Never regretted since.

comparing the wide end at 24 and 18.... you probably can't cover as wide you can especially when you are shooting indoor restrictive environment and at the telephoto end, the difference isn't as significant as at the wide end. You can see in your shots between one at 55 and 70mm and you can crop down a bit when shooting at 55mm to get a similar one at 70mm. Anyway, I am just making a suggestion, this is your style and what suits you is most important.

 

[RuineD]

It is a good and sharp lens, but I know several photographers who think it is over priced for a DX lens.

Ahh...ok, its good to know that, seems that those reviews I have read says so, I guess I have no alternatives.. I will be trying out that lens from 1 of my customer !!!

 

[RuineD]

From a few reply, seems that this is a good lens for DX, by the way will not be selling my D90 or upgrade that for the time being wifey eyeing on my D90!!

If were to make a change to FX, my wife will grab mines for sure, so the DX lens will goes to her as well.. Lolx..

Then only have to invest a few K to get my new stuff

What coolthought mentioned was rite, in DX if I were to go for FX lens, I would have need to sacrifice my wide, become narrow.. That's one of the disadvantage...

 

[RuineD]

There is actually a question which I do have it in my mind for quite sometimes:

Example: Using the D90 with a 24-70 f2.8 and a D700 with the same lens 24-70 f2.8 and we set that using IS0100 on both body. And the way we shoot is under a same environment, same subject, same shutter speed, with f2.8, would the bokeh turns out to be the same? Or is there any noticeable or huge difference in that?

Any comments would be good

 

[cheesy]

Yes, I do agree with you, Checked on the price, around 2K (From Technogadgets)

But not sure if there is any other user which do have any advice on this?

I wanted to go for other 3rd party like tamron, tokina, sigma, then again I was quite reluctant to move to them. IQ might be compromised.. I guess..

Read reviews and feedback from net which most of them is positive as well..

Nikkor 17-55mm f2.8G is a great lens to have. no point going for cheaper alternative, what you pay is what you get.

i suggest that you monitor the pricing from TG, it will fluctuate. can try to request for the item to be on sale for a lower price.

 

[coolthought]

There is actually a question which I do have it in my mind for quite sometimes:

Example: Using the D90 with a 24-70 f2.8 and a D700 with the same lens 24-70 f2.8 and we set that using IS0100 on both body. And the way we shoot is under a same environment, same subject, same shutter speed, with f2.8, would the bokeh turns out to be the same? Or is there any noticeable or huge difference in that?

Any comments would be good

Changing iso is changing the sensitivity of the sensor to light. It nothing to do with depth of field or bokeh

I guess the bokeh probably is the same in both camera since it has a lot to do with the lens itself. Diaphragm design, number of blades, etc.

There will be a significant difference in dof in your pic from these 2 camera with similar aperture and focal length settings.

 

[NikF601]

Nikkor 17-55mm f2.8G is a great lens to have. no point going for cheaper alternative, what you pay is what you get.

i suggest that you monitor the pricing from TG, it will fluctuate. can try to request for the item to be on sale for a lower price.

If can wait, just hold on BBB virus, this year they should have cheaper DX lens for wide angle, 17-55mm price is too high for DX cam. IMO

 

[Cowseye]

If can wait, just hold on BBB virus, this year they should have cheaper DX lens for wide angle, 17-55mm price is too high for DX cam. IMO

Seriously, I feel that 17-55mm F/2.8 is made for D200 & D300(s). Then again, it's all abt what you want and how much you wish to pay for the perfection of your system. I bet many of us are satisfied by what 3rd party lenses can offer.

 

[Blur Shadow]

Seriously, I feel that 17-55mm F/2.8 is made for D200 & D300(s). Then again, it's all abt what you want and how much you wish to pay for the perfection of your system. I bet many of us are satisfied by what 3rd party lenses can offer.

I know what you mean. I just mounted the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8 on my D7000, and yeah, it does look slightly overwhelming compared to my previous dSLR (Nikon D300s).

Yet, the weight distribution is fine. Maybe it's because I like to hold the camera at the lens near the lens mount, but it's still ok.

 

[ItheSG]

I'm aware of what kit lens IQ. my main purpose it not just shooting at landscape but more than it sometimes low light too.

I use D90 + 24-70mm mainly for portrait/kids/pets. Other than what were mentioned Coolthought, and it is also a very fast lens.
Low light performance is mainly contributed by the camera body. At the end, I still rely on my speedlight for better quality when it comes to low light (when it is possible).

 

[chrissng]

I am also thinking of buying a third party lens and is a noob on this. I now using a D90. If i buy a third party lens without built in motor, will it still auto focus?

 

[kriegsketten]

I am also thinking of buying a third party lens and is a noob on this. I now using a D90. If i buy a third party lens without built in motor, will it still auto focus?

As long as it's not a really old film era manual focus lens, any third party lens from Sigma/Tamron/Tokina of current or recent years should be able to Auto Focus with D90 (unless it's stated as manual focus lens) as the camera body has a built-in motor to turn those lenses. Keep in mind that some other third party lens brands are manual focus lenses.

 

[chrissng]

Thanks!

 

[NikF601]

I am also thinking of buying a third party lens and is a noob on this. I now using a D90. If i buy a third party lens without built in motor, will it still auto focus?

Best way is to fix it with your D90 and try few shots if 2nd hand.. If new lens, the spec usually will provide some data if can work on certain cam model.

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

I am also thinking of buying a third party lens and is a noob on this. I now using a D90. If i buy a third party lens without built in motor, will it still auto focus?

D90 has the AF-drive screw on the lens mount. If the lens has the reciprocating AF slot on it (see picture below), it should be fine.

http://blog.eltonsaulsberry.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/EES_0033.jpg​

Still, as NikF601 suggested, best to test with your D90 if there is the possibility to do so

 

[LBL2009]

A question keeps coming to mind. If I have selected my focus point and I set Autofocus to AFS-S, the camera will focus and lock on my chosen focus point, then it doesn't matter whether my AF area is set to Single Point or Dynamic. Am I right?

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

A question keeps coming to mind. If I have selected my focus point and I set Autofocus to AFS-S, the camera will focus and lock on my chosen focus point, then it doesn't matter whether my AF area is set to Single Point or Dynamic. Am I right?

You got a point

 

[LBL2009]

Very quiet.

Hello, anybody home? All went out to queue for D800, D600?

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

Very quiet.

Hello, anybody home? All went out to queue for D800, D600?

Haha well D90 has been in the market for very long already. Fair to assume that excitement level for this camera is rather low now.

 

[trd2970]

Very quiet.

Hello, anybody home? All went out to queue for D800, D600?

am using d90 as second body