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Id second the recommendations on 18-200
Nikon Lense - the $64,000 dollar question
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I think 18-200 + 12-24 would be ideal for your needs. Add a 10.5 or 10-17 later and it would complete your setup. The above is also the most used 2 lens setup for me.
You may need to take note on the small aperture for the 2 lens but the VR does help up to a certain extend. For me the 17-55 is not that versatile although big aperture.
You may need to take note on the small aperture for the 2 lens but the VR does help up to a certain extend. For me the 17-55 is not that versatile although big aperture.
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AF-D 17-35MM, AF-D28-105MM, Sigma 70-300MM
Larren Chen
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18-200mm VR Nikon, 10-20mm Sigma, 50mm Nikon (Close up potraits) + Reverse 50mm Nikon (Close up macro) both combined as one...
Jus my suggestion... using this set up currently...
Cheers n happy shooting... Baldwin Jazz
Jus my suggestion... using this set up currently...
Cheers n happy shooting... Baldwin Jazz
I personally use the following combination at the moment, which I would recommend too:
Tokina 12-24mm f/4
Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D
My most used lenses are the 18-200VR and 70-200VR because of VR. I wouldn't recommend anything in that range without VR as I find VR critical to my work. I have a much higher hit rate at stabilizing shots with the 70-200VR at 200mm running 1/20s than I have with the 50/1.8 at 1/20s.
That said the 50/1.8 is what I find to be the best for night time photography due to the large aperture. But I usually have to fire off 3 to 5 shots in a row to get a sharp frame due to the lack of VR. 50mm (75mm equiv on APS-C) works better for me as I mainly photograph people. Your choice of glass really depends on what you photograph.
Tokina 12-24mm f/4
Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D
My most used lenses are the 18-200VR and 70-200VR because of VR. I wouldn't recommend anything in that range without VR as I find VR critical to my work. I have a much higher hit rate at stabilizing shots with the 70-200VR at 200mm running 1/20s than I have with the 50/1.8 at 1/20s.
That said the 50/1.8 is what I find to be the best for night time photography due to the large aperture. But I usually have to fire off 3 to 5 shots in a row to get a sharp frame due to the lack of VR. 50mm (75mm equiv on APS-C) works better for me as I mainly photograph people. Your choice of glass really depends on what you photograph.
You mean Nikon DX size, 1.5x? IIRC APS-C is Canon sensor size, which is 1.6x.
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If you really have 64000 to spend, then go for both 18-200 and 17-55+70-200, use either combi depending on weight or quality.
However if you only got 640, the 18-55 and 55-200 VR is a great combi.
Or if you have only 320, then 18-55/55-200 non VR will be your best choice. :bsmilie:
However if you only got 640, the 18-55 and 55-200 VR is a great combi.
Or if you have only 320, then 18-55/55-200 non VR will be your best choice. :bsmilie:
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I'm an amateur photographer and opted for the single lens solution of the 18-200mm VR pow kah leow lens.
I didn't want to commit and buy lenses for the digital format as technology is moving very fast and we'll be able to use that normal lenses very soon in our life time.:thumbsup:
Your mileage may vary.
I didn't want to commit and buy lenses for the digital format as technology is moving very fast and we'll be able to use that normal lenses very soon in our life time.:thumbsup:
Your mileage may vary.
Just bought my first serious DSLR , A Nikon D200 so I need some good advice for a lense to go with it , My photography will be mainly the walkabout and shoot variety - everything from landscapes ( UK Lake District) casual , candid , buildings , shows and carnivals and family portraits and fun photos .
I want either a single lense or 2 lenses so not to have much to carry around as I will be carrying a backpack with tripod and the obligatory water proofs , lunchbox and flask
The lens - lenses I have in mind are :
Single lens setup : Nikon 18-200MM F3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR DX
Two lens setup : Nikon 18-55MM F3.5-5.6G AF-S DX and Nikon 55-200MM F4.5-5.6G AF-S DX
whats is the 18-135 lens like on the whole , does anyone use it ? any other recommendations also welcome
thank you for your time replying
the $64,000 dollar question ? :dunno:
agree with bro XC Pictorial, if you have $64,000 to spend,
go for D2Xs, 17-55/2.8, 70-200VR, 85/1.4,105/2 DC, AFS 12-24, 200/f2, 300mm f/2.8VR, and AFS 600mm f/4.
and also C***N system for backup, like Canon 1mark III, and Canon FF 5D.
btw $64,000 enough for that equipment ?
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I'm wondering why after the explanation, people still dont understand the meaning of the phrase "the $64,000 question"
Seeing as you ask a question that implies several choices based on personal preferences... here goes:
Rather than 18-55, step up to 18-70 lens. Even so, given the resolution of the D200, it is reputed to be somewhat unforgiving with lens quality. For the 18-200, you may notice that several people have chosen to sell theirs. Basically, the compromises required for a super-zoom (11X !!!) are such that results may not satisfy.
In your position, if you want to learn, I would consider a couple of prime lenses: they will force you to think carefully about composition and will gradually train your vision to frame at a particular focal length. Last, but certainly not least, their optical quality is significantly superior to most zooms and eclipses that of the kit lenses.
For concrete suggestions: try the 50mm f/1.4 or f/1.8 and the 85mm f/1.4 or f/1.8. The 1.4 lenses are exceptional, while the 1.8 offer virtually the same optical quality with much less weight and cost. Should you wish for a wideangle lens, the primes are generally poor (in the current lineup). Two zoom lenses are excellent in the wideangle range: 17-35 f/2.8 and the 17-55 f/2.8. The former is full frame, while the latter is DX. They offer similar quality.
These lenses represent a significant investment (the 18-200 appears to be a low cost alternative, in comparison). However, if you bought a D200 and you want to use it...
If you want concrete data that backs up the above, try photozone.de
Rather than 18-55, step up to 18-70 lens. Even so, given the resolution of the D200, it is reputed to be somewhat unforgiving with lens quality. For the 18-200, you may notice that several people have chosen to sell theirs. Basically, the compromises required for a super-zoom (11X !!!) are such that results may not satisfy.
In your position, if you want to learn, I would consider a couple of prime lenses: they will force you to think carefully about composition and will gradually train your vision to frame at a particular focal length. Last, but certainly not least, their optical quality is significantly superior to most zooms and eclipses that of the kit lenses.
For concrete suggestions: try the 50mm f/1.4 or f/1.8 and the 85mm f/1.4 or f/1.8. The 1.4 lenses are exceptional, while the 1.8 offer virtually the same optical quality with much less weight and cost. Should you wish for a wideangle lens, the primes are generally poor (in the current lineup). Two zoom lenses are excellent in the wideangle range: 17-35 f/2.8 and the 17-55 f/2.8. The former is full frame, while the latter is DX. They offer similar quality.
These lenses represent a significant investment (the 18-200 appears to be a low cost alternative, in comparison). However, if you bought a D200 and you want to use it...
If you want concrete data that backs up the above, try photozone.de
Yup 1.5x
By the way, how old are you? Male or female? Weight does matter when doing long distance hiking/walking.
Ask yourself this few questions here.
1. What other thing(s) will you be shooting? Do you shoot macro too?
2. How far will you go by your walking feet or by lenses of choice?
3. What time of the day will you usually shoot? Including cloudy or rainy day.
4. How often will you go out to shoot in a week/month?
So on & so forth...
Hope that helps before you consider to purchase your lenses. Cheers
Ask yourself this few questions here.
1. What other thing(s) will you be shooting? Do you shoot macro too?
2. How far will you go by your walking feet or by lenses of choice?
3. What time of the day will you usually shoot? Including cloudy or rainy day.
4. How often will you go out to shoot in a week/month?
So on & so forth...
Hope that helps before you consider to purchase your lenses. Cheers
Baldwin Jazz
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By the way, how old are you? Male or female? Weight does matter when doing long distance hiking/walking.
Ask yourself this few questions here.
1. What other thing(s) will you be shooting? Do you shoot macro too?
2. How far will you go by your walking feet or by lenses of choice?
3. What time of the day will you usually shoot? Including cloudy or rainy day.
4. How often will you go out to shoot in a week/month?
So on & so forth...
Hope that helps before you consider to purchase your lenses. Cheers
Male - 52 years old - Almost everything that can be found on a walking trip - A zoom is a neccesity here as there are several places where you cant walk everywhere and may also need to climb - The Time of day will vary depending on the time of year as I like sunrises and sunsets as well - All weathers but in UK Lake District mostly cloudy and wet
- I also like to take a camera in the car for those one off shots you might never get a chance to take again .Thanks for all the replies , its much appreciated
Im going with the 18-200VR and ( 12 -24 if I can find one here )I can allways add primes at a later date , when I get used to the camera and If I decide I like it and keep it .
Male - 52 years old - Almost everything that can be found on a walking trip - A zoom is a neccesity here as there are several places where you cant walk everywhere and may also need to climb - The Time of day will vary depending on the time of year as I like sunrises and sunsets as well - All weathers but in UK Lake District mostly cloudy and wet
Thanks for all the replies , its much appreciated
I can allways add primes at a later date , when I get used to the camera and If I decide I like it and keep it .
That's cool dude & have fun.
Since the advent of VR/IS/OS and other stabilising technology, it has since become indispensable, so much so that the photographer complains when his 50mm does not come equipped with VR.
There's nothing like good handholding technique, and it's something worth training on. At least if your VR goes bust in the middle of a shoot, you can still pull off decent shots, rather than surrender on the spot.
That is still why I train for a situation when I don't have Image Stabiliser (IS), but use IS when the opportunity arises.
There's nothing like good handholding technique, and it's something worth training on. At least if your VR goes bust in the middle of a shoot, you can still pull off decent shots, rather than surrender on the spot.
That is still why I train for a situation when I don't have Image Stabiliser (IS), but use IS when the opportunity arises.
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