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Where is it selling at locally?
Nikkor 16-85 VR f3.5-5.6 Rumours (with pic)
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Where is it selling at locally?
Giving me a big headache.The Dry Box
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I am searching for a general purpose lens and was at a loss whether to get the 16-85 or 18-200 also. I was also intending to get a wide angle for landscape also and was eyeing the sigma 10-20.
Imo, it helps to go to the shops and play around with the lenses. I feel that 16mm is wide enough for me, and the IQ at f8-f11 seems to be great from the french review. The zoom at 85mm felt sufficient, while have a 200mm max is a huge advantage I don't really see it as something I will use often on the streets. Furtermore the IQ on test samples seems really good.
The only thing that's a turn-off atm is it's price. If only it's on the 800+ range it might feel more comfy for my poor student budget... =D
Combo the 16-85mm + 70-300 or w/ a faster 70-200 lens will be great for my purpose, since I will not use the later range unless I am doing very specific subjects such as portraits or wildlife.
But if budget permits, the 17-55mm glass is the best and most versertile lens on the streets. But for now, the 16-85 will have to do.
Imo, it helps to go to the shops and play around with the lenses. I feel that 16mm is wide enough for me, and the IQ at f8-f11 seems to be great from the french review. The zoom at 85mm felt sufficient, while have a 200mm max is a huge advantage I don't really see it as something I will use often on the streets. Furtermore the IQ on test samples seems really good.
The only thing that's a turn-off atm is it's price. If only it's on the 800+ range it might feel more comfy for my poor student budget... =D
Combo the 16-85mm + 70-300 or w/ a faster 70-200 lens will be great for my purpose, since I will not use the later range unless I am doing very specific subjects such as portraits or wildlife.
But if budget permits, the 17-55mm glass is the best and most versertile lens on the streets. But for now, the 16-85 will have to do.
Six-GHz
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Given a choice, I'd choose the 16-85mm, cos that's the everyday range, at least for me. I'd have used the longer reach if I were on holidays. But how many holidays can I manage a year? And basing on the French review alone, this new lens seems to have some potential! :thumbsup:
Good price? Still hovering around the 2K region leh...:sweat: Oh well, I got no moolah for fast lens, that's why I had a flash! :bsmilie:
The Dry Box
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haha, I think I'll just settle with a Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 with built in motor. =D Just need to hope and pray that I get a good copy when I do!
Six-GHz
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That's the problem with many people (me included) - the headache is because we got too much expendible cash! You got a classic case of BBB virus! :bsmilie:
If you already got a 18-200mm which many consider it the only lens, then maximise its potential lor.
Too much cash? :bigeyes: Wish I had that problem too!
Think I'll wait for more real-user reviews and for the price to drop a bit first.... Haha... no man, I wish that was the case. Buying the 16-85 to replace the 18-200! If I sell off I'll still be able to recoup some cash. I think I'll have more use of the wide than zoom.
In future, if I really decide to get a tele, a 70-300 addition will be better combo. 
Haha... no man, I wish that was the case. Buying the 16-85 to replace the 18-200! If I sell off I'll still be able to recoup some cash. I think I'll have more use of the wide than zoom.
Depending on how people look at it, to me I call it quick decision and decisive,:thumbsup: if you believe you made a mistake, making a quick correction is better than stick on to the old one and feeling bad, after some delay, then decide to make the correction may incurr more losses.
Already did. Got my 16-85, and have confirmed a buyer for my 18-200, minimal loss thanks to his generous offer.Now that I have both lens on hand, hopefully I can find time to make a quick comparison for you guys before he comes and collect it from me.
$950 from MS. Got the last piece... Called a couple of other outlets and TK still got stock at $950 as of yesterday. Cathay also have but selling at $990, and AP no more.
I'll see if I can post a couple of shots later today.
Build-wise not much difference, but weight wise the 16-85 feels much lighter on the D300. Looks less pro also since it's quite small.
Haven't really pixel peep yet, but the 24mm vs 28mm wide is quite significant, and I think I can live without the 85-200mm loss. I tried zooming from 85-200 a couple of times to get a feel of what I'm losing, and I'm quite happy to let it go. Don't think I'll use that range much.BTW, it costs $200+ cheaper than the 18-200, and you can use that money to get a 2nd hand 70-300 for $400+ in future for better quality for a larger range.
Hope my 18-200 buyer don't read this! Later he fly my kite...
Yes, all prices I mentioned above is inclusive of GST. No idea about CC charge, didn't ask them, but $950 is cash/NETS price.
Great. Thanks.
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