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03/26/2005 04:25:15 AM · #1 |
| I have just got a nikon G lens 70-300, what is the difference between G and D lens apart from the big difference in price. Used the lens today noticed a lot of camera shake, would this be the same on both. I have only just got my first SLR. |
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03/26/2005 04:55:31 AM · #2 |
The difference between G and D lenses is that the G series does not have an apature ring so apature settings must be done with the camera itself.. ED-G is better glass quality, the reason for the shake might be because you need a faster shutter speed or use a tripod at full focal lengh.
hope this helps |
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03/26/2005 05:30:20 AM · #3 |
| is this worth the extra money,I dont wont to but something now and then wish later that i had spent the extra. I am only a novice taking photos of family at the moment, but i have a feeling the more i know the more i will want to do. |
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03/26/2005 06:16:06 AM · #4 |
I cannot advice you on how to spend your money but I think if you can afford it to get the best glass you can NOW because lenses will last far longer than bodies so try to get the best glass you can in the first place. I wasted so much money buying cheaper MADE IN CHINA type Nikkor lenses and also bottom end SIGMA/TAMRON, allthough now the EX range of SIGMA is very good it is also quite expensive too and Ide rather get the Nikkor myself. You can find good glass in secondhand shops I got most of mine there for reasonable price too. AF-G type lens with ED glass is VERY good quality and should be worth the extra IMO.
good luck friend |
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03/26/2005 06:52:25 AM · #5 |
| thanks ill go back and have another look |
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03/26/2005 06:53:23 AM · #6 |
Why do you want the 70-300? What are your photography goals with that lens?
The ED lens has served me well since 1999, and it was only this last 6 months that I "outgrew" it.
Clara
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03/26/2005 07:08:57 AM · #7 |
| I thought that the larger use would be useful but the 18-70 is probably ok for what i am doing. |
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03/26/2005 08:54:01 PM · #8 |
You have to be very careful with tele lenses when it comes to shake. Keep your shutter speed up (1 over focal length is general rule of thumb), stay steady, and don't jerk the shutter. Either that or use a tripod.
Just stick with what you have and practice keeping it steady. The 70-300 is a good lens for the price. |
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