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04/08/2004 12:34:44 PM · #1 |
I am trying to purchase a D70 and can only obtain a body only from my local camera shop. The 18-70 lense kits seem 'un-obtainable'. I have been offered a TOKINA 19-35mm lense and a subsitute. Does anyone own one or point me in the direction where I can find out more info on this lense - I had never heard off it before - then I'm new to this game...
Anyone know of any other general purpose lense for around the £200 to compare with the 18-70?
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04/08/2004 12:40:47 PM · #2 |
sigma has a two lens package for about 250 I think
18-50
and I think 50-200
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04/08/2004 01:30:29 PM · #3 |
Just made a very similar decision.
Best option is the Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8 (very expensive but legendary)
Very good second option Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5
Rated at 4 to 4.5 points out of a possible 5. Very good wide angle for this application, when buget is tight. Highly recommended. Another possible is the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4 or lastly the 24-120.
A single focal Nikkor 50mm 1.8 for around $100 US, is still a GREAT lense and rated a 5 out of a possible 5.
(had the wrong focal length cited on the 24-120)
Message edited by author 2004-04-08 14:42:24.
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04/08/2004 01:38:55 PM · #4 |
| You don't mention the speed of the lens. Tokina make some rather nice gear in the 'top end' of their line. I have their 28-80 2.8 ATX Pro, and I'm quite satisfied: I think it compares very favorably with similar Canon products, but for much less money. If you can find out exactly which lens your shop is offering to you, visit //www.photographyreview.com/ and do a search for reviews. |
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04/10/2004 07:26:35 PM · #5 |
Thanks for the advice, in the end deceided to purchase the D70 with a Sigma 105mm as this was also on my shopping list. The shop 'threw' in the 28-80 lense to be used as a bookstop (in their words). Time to start saving again for the next purchase and a lot of good behaviour needed to 'calm the water' with the wife.
Can't wait to get outside tommorow..........
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04/10/2004 08:38:39 PM · #6 |
Congrats on the new beast. Hopefully it feels like it belongs in your hands. You will likely want to go a little wider at some point. The 28-80 is a solid zoom focal length on a film body but a little tight on the D70. Essentially you have a 42-120 which is real nice for "reaching" candids but I believe you will find that over time, you'll want something closer to a 20 or 24 which means getting in the 14-18mm range.
Good luck with the finance minister, they can be a little touchy if they feel slighted......so be sure and express your FULL appreciation of her support for this meaningful endeaver of yours.
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04/10/2004 10:32:11 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by nordic:
Time to start saving again for the next purchase and a lot of good behaviour needed to 'calm the water' with the wife.
Can't wait to get outside tommorow.......... |
Ha! The same situation I'm in, since I made my D70 investment. I think I was doing pretty good at "calming the water", until I ordered my new LowePro backpack, last night.
Hmmm...what can I get my honey for Easter. :)
Congrats, by the way, you're gonna love your new baby.
Edit: spelling
Message edited by author 2004-04-10 22:32:57.
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