lenses for d70

[jOhO]

mauahhahahaha

watcher and his worship of the 12-24dx. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: ;p

 

[coolingbean]

Hello

I intend to buy the following nikon lenses and speedlight for my d70 and would welcome any comments on whether it is wise:

1) AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
2) AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED
3) AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF ED
4) SB800 Speedlight

I know it may sound crazy but I do have a budget of about S$13k for this setup. i am also debating whether i should get the d2h with some of the above lenses OR a d70 but with ALL of the above lenses. or should i wait for the dx 17-55mm/2.8? the only problemm with the dx lens is that it is not compatible with the film-type nikon SLRs, hence i can't use if for my older camera. also, there's some overlap in focal length between 28-35mm for lenses (1) and (2) which could make one feel a little wasted, what do you think? fyi, i am not a pro, only a amature photographer.

Any comment is appreciated!

Thank you all for replying to my questions. Really appreciate it! I think I would need some time to take in and digest each and every one of your valuable inputs. I guess I would not rush into buying the equipment right away but would first do some hard thinking. Afterall, $13k is quite a lot of money.

Thanks again.

 

[gadrian]

Thank you all for replying to my questions. Really appreciate it! I think I would need some time to take in and digest each and every one of your valuable inputs. I guess I would not rush into buying the equipment right away but would first do some hard thinking. Afterall, $13k is quite a lot of money.

Thanks again.

Coolingbean.. give me a call.. and I can arrange to meet up with you.. can let you try all the following lenses..

24-120 AFS-VR
70-200 AFS-VR
17-35 AFS
28-70 AFS
50 f1.8


I think you really need to consider what would your main subject of interest be.. if it more landscapes.. then the 12-24 and 17-35 are good options..

I do find the 10.5 a unique lens.. more a cliched lens.. not suitable for most situations.. so think carefully about it.. and test what you need..

 

[sykestang]

Coolingbean.. give me a call.. and I can arrange to meet up with you.. can let you try all the following lenses..

24-120 AFS-VR
70-200 AFS-VR
17-35 AFS
28-70 AFS
50 f1.8


I think you really need to consider what would your main subject of interest be.. if it more landscapes.. then the 12-24 and 17-35 are good options..

I do find the 10.5 a unique lens.. more a cliched lens.. not suitable for most situations.. so think carefully about it.. and test what you need..

Wow :bigeyes: ... Can I give you a call to try those lenses also??? :bsmilie: :bsmilie: :bsmilie:

 

[gadrian]

Wow :bigeyes: ... Can I give you a call to try those lenses also??? :bsmilie: :bsmilie: :bsmilie:

kns.. you already tested.. you want to test what some more.. go get your own.. hehe.. :blah: :blah: :blah: :blah: :blah: this comment only mean for sykestang..

coolingbean you are still welcomed to give them a try.. hehe..

 

[clive]

Hello

I intend to buy the following nikon lenses and speedlight for my d70 and would welcome any comments on whether it is wise:

1) AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
2) AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED
3) AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF ED
4) SB800 Speedlight

I know it may sound crazy but I do have a budget of about S$13k for this setup. i am also debating whether i should get the d2h with some of the above lenses OR a d70 but with ALL of the above lenses. or should i wait for the dx 17-55mm/2.8? the only problemm with the dx lens is that it is not compatible with the film-type nikon SLRs, hence i can't use if for my older camera. also, there's some overlap in focal length between 28-35mm for lenses (1) and (2) which could make one feel a little wasted, what do you think? fyi, i am not a pro, only a amature photographer.

Any comment is appreciated!

dude..pray when was the last time i touched that amount of cash ^_^

i recommend this:
(1) a used F100
(2) a used D100 or D70 or D1x or D1H
(3) a used 50mmf1.8
(4) a used nikkor 20-35mm/2.8
(5) a used nikkor 80-200/2.8. either AFD version or AFS version will do. u dont need VR at this range
(6) a used nikkor 300mm/2.8
(7) a used 2x teleconverter.
(8) a used compatible nikon flash

coz of the 300mm..the budget may exceed just a bit..withis u hav a very gd setup of film, digital, lowlight, fastzoom, long tele. cool.

 

[coolingbean]

kns.. you already tested.. you want to test what some more.. go get your own.. hehe.. :blah: :blah: :blah: :blah: :blah: this comment only mean for sykestang..

coolingbean you are still welcomed to give them a try.. hehe..

Gadrian, many thanks for your offer. From your postings in various threads, I could tell that you are an experienced photographer, and a generous one too. Let me sort out my own thoughts (and feelings) before taking up your offer. Hope there's no expiry date

Cheers.

 

[gadrian]

Gadrian, many thanks for your offer. From your postings in various threads, I could tell that you are an experienced photographer, and a generous one too. Let me sort out my own thoughts (and feelings) before taking up your offer. Hope there's no expiry date

Cheers.

:embrass: :embrass: aiyo.. I now very shy.. hehe.. coolingbean.. thanks for you compliments. It is just a small thing I am doing.. nothing great. Buy you coffee next round.

Sure.. there is no expiry on my offer..

 

[espn]

:embrass: :embrass: aiyo.. I now very shy.. hehe.. coolingbean.. thanks for you compliments. It is just a small thing I am doing.. nothing great. Buy you coffee next round.

Sure.. there is no expiry on my offer..

Can I test too? :bigeyes:

 

[gadrian]

Can I test too? :bigeyes:

How many times you wanna test.. :blah: :blah: i think must charge you fee for testing..

espn -> :hammer:

 

[sykestang]

kns.. you already tested.. you want to test what some more.. go get your own.. hehe.. :blah: :blah: :blah: :blah: :blah: this comment only mean for sykestang..

coolingbean you are still welcomed to give them a try.. hehe..

No... I've not tested your 17-35, at least not yours, I tested Diin's one... :blah:

For your 28-70... have been begging you to bring, but you never brought it once...

And for your 70-200VR also... all along I tested AJ23's one... :blah:

Ok lah.. have to admit, I played with your beloved 24-120VR once... and as for your 50mm, I own one myself, so no point testing yours.

 

[gadrian]

No... I've not tested your 17-35, at least not yours, I tested Diin's one... :blah:

For your 28-70... have been begging you to bring, but you never brought it once...

And for your 70-200VR also... all along I tested AJ23's one... :blah:

Ok lah.. have to admit, I played with your beloved 24-120VR once... and as for your 50mm, I own one myself, so no point testing yours.

Oh do be quiet will yah.. you are getting irritating. :angry:

 

[sykestang]

Oh do be quiet will yah.. you are getting irritating. :angry:

:blah: :blah: :blah: :blah: :blah: :blah:

 

[espn]

How many times you wanna test.. :blah: :blah: i think must charge you fee for testing..

espn -> :hammer:

You just can't get enough of good things, I'm particularly addicted to the 17-35 and the 70-200VR for now ;p ;p

Why was I born fat instead of rich? :cry: :cry:

 

[Watcher]

You just can't get enough of good things, I'm particularly addicted to the 17-35 and the 70-200VR for now ;p ;p

Then why aren't you BUY! BUY! BUY! :sweatsm: :blah: . But the 12-24 is not on your addiction list... espn ->:kok: Watcher

Why was I born fat instead of rich? :cry: :cry:

More like: why can't you trade your fat for $$$ :sweat: :devil:

 

[espn]

Then why aren't you BUY! BUY! BUY! :sweatsm: :blah: . But the 12-24 is not on your addiction list... espn ->:kok: Watcher

What do you think I used for my Geraldine shots? :devil: Give you a hint, it's not the 17-35 :angel: The 12-24 is not as good as the 17-35 :blah: :blah: :bsmilie:

More like: why can't you trade your fat for $$$ :sweat: :devil:

Urm... Post in Buy/Sell: WTT: Fats for $$$ ? :sweatsm:

 

[Watcher]

What do you think I used for my Geraldine shots? :devil: Give you a hint, it's not the 17-35 :angel: The 12-24 is not as good as the 17-35 :blah: :blah: :bsmilie:

Depends on how you use it...

 

[Daniel Wee]

I'd go for:-

1. D2H $5400
2. 17-35AFS or (12-24AFS + 50mm/1.8) $2500?
3. 70-200VR $3100
4. SB-800 $680?

Somehow when I had the 28-70AFS, I hardly used it. The 50mm is also left unused. This setup leaves you some money for CF cards, Nikon Capture, etc.

Daniel

 

[lokewl]

This is my preference for Nikon lenses, in order of usage level :-

1) 18-70
2) 70-200 VR
3) 12-24 Nikon or Sigma


Like Daniel, I use to own the AFS 28-70 but later sold it because it is not wide enough on a DSLR and it is heavy to carry around. Only consolation is that it has a f/2.8 aperture.

 

[vince123123]

how come u say 24-120 is better on the digital bodies?

Drop the 28-70MM F2.8 and get the 24-120mm VR. ( A better choice if using D70,D100 or D2H) :think: