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 04/05/2004 08:16:02 PM · #1
Any lens you have and highly recommend? Right now, I'm interested in Tele Zoom Lens but feel free to include must have lenses to consider in the future. Thanks :)
 04/05/2004 08:49:05 PM · #2
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 - Worth every penny

Ohhhh -- see this Thread too.

Message edited by author 2004-04-05 20:53:24.
 04/05/2004 09:24:09 PM · #3
Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8 (rated one of the best nikon lenses ever)
Nikkor sf 50mm f/1.4 (rated excellant - newer versions)
Nikkor sf 50mm f/1.8 (excellant lense. rated 5-highest)

Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 (economical tele zoom with impressive credentials) translates to a 75-750 on the Nikon Digital body.

04/05/2004 09:30:26 PM · #4
The Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D is really nice, if you can't afford the f/1.4D. I found my f/1.8D on Ebay for $100 new (shipping and everything included).

I think my next lens will be a longer Sigma.
 04/05/2004 09:46:52 PM · #5
Originally posted by Flash:
Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 (economical tele zoom with impressive credentials) translates to a 75-750 on the Nikon Digital body.


I just happen to have this lens. I did some test shots over the weekend. Sigma 50-500 Test shots

You didn't say what your primary shooting subject is. For portraiture the 28-70 f/2.8 or the 70-200 VR f/2.8 are excellent. Nikkor 28-70 f/2.8 Example

The 70-200 VR is also an excellent telephoto lens and works great with the Nikkor TC-20EII teleconverter. Examples with 2x teleconverter

For Macro work the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 is great, but save some money and get the Sigma 105. Both produce stellar results. Nikkor 105 Macro Example

For low light shooting you can't beat the crisp Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 (1.4 if you can afford it) Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 Example

For wide angle the Sigma 12-24 is very nice. Sigma 12-24 Example

I also have some other lenses, but these are my most used. My 28-70 is my everyday walking around lens, and the 70-200 is my standard telephoto zoom.

-danny
 04/05/2004 09:46:53 PM · #6
Thanks!

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 04/06/2004 07:10:04 AM · #7
Danny,

DSC_7697 is a wonderful photograph (S 50-500). Well done. Nice capture.
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