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08/17/2008 02:43:59 PM · #1
I have this lens and LOVE IT!Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR II

What pros/cons are there to keeping or selling these other two.
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G in silver
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6G

I have not taken the VR off my camera other than to use my 50mm...

I take outdoor shots, birds at feeders, pets, and starting to do portraits.

Thanks for your opinions.
08/17/2008 02:50:24 PM · #2
The only real pro is that if your VR breaks you would have no other lens to use. Beyond that I can not see any real benefit. I would sell them and use the proceeds to either buy yourself a real fast portrait lens(1.4, 1.2 or something), or a Real tripod(manfrotto) or both.
08/17/2008 02:54:14 PM · #3
I'd sell the 70-300mm, but I'd keep the 28-80mm.

Because it's silver.
08/17/2008 03:20:29 PM · #4
thanks.....
I was thinking along the lines of selling to have funds for something better....(already do have a manfrotto tripod, but maybe need a better portrait lens)

why keep the 28-80 because its silver??
08/17/2008 03:22:06 PM · #5
Originally posted by dassilem:

thanks.....
I was thinking along the lines of selling to have funds for something better....(already do have a manfrotto tripod, but maybe need a better portrait lens)

why keep the 28-80 because its silver??


Because it's silver!
08/17/2008 03:39:50 PM · #6
lol no sell the 28-80 and get a portrait lense lol. Keep the 300 so you can have range should you need it. Just my opinion though. I've been wrong once or twice in my life.... I think it was the summer of 97 if I remember correctly
08/17/2008 03:48:49 PM · #7
Originally posted by K10DGuy:

I'd sell the 70-300mm, but I'd keep the 28-80mm.

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Yes. I heard 28-80 is very sharp. Dump 70-300. I had ED version and it was junk.
08/17/2008 03:53:06 PM · #8
Originally posted by Nikolai1024:

Originally posted by K10DGuy:

I'd sell the 70-300mm, but I'd keep the 28-80mm.

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Yes. I heard 28-80 is very sharp. Dump 70-300. I had ED version and it was junk.


Actually, I was saying that out of pure humor. In actuality, I'd sell the 28-80 too and get a really decent prime. Something in the 85mm range.
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