300 vs d200 vs 105 - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

01/11/2006 05:27:37 PM · #1

I can't decide between:

Nikkor 300mm f/4 AFS
D200
105 f/2.8 macro

just thought I'd share my dilemma.

nomad469

Nikon D700

01/11/2006 05:28:48 PM · #2

Originally posted by dpaull:

I can't decide between:

Nikkor 300mm f/4 AFS
D200
105 f/2.8 macro

just thought I'd share my dilemma.

no dilemma dude... D200

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

01/11/2006 05:30:03 PM · #3

Do you need a second body or another lens? Or is want the operative word, hence the dilemma?

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED

01/11/2006 05:35:55 PM · #4

heh...I don't need any of the three...

the 105 micro is probably the least likely purchase being that I'm not into macro photography, and if I need to shoot at 105 2.8, I'll use the 80-200 and just not focus closer than 6 feet.

I was thinking of pursuing some wildlife photography, hence the 300mm...but I don't think 300 would be enough to be completely honest. I may just need a 500 f/4.

Yes I would like to retire the d70 to backup status. I would have a use for using the d200 and throwing the d70 over the shoulder...not to mention the viewfinder on the d200 (bigger than that of the d2x, and WAY bigger than that of the d70) would allow for some nice pinpoint manual focusing for headshots...something my d70 doesn't really allow me to do.

Message edited by author 2006-01-11 17:39:29.

joebok

Fujifilm X100F

01/11/2006 05:50:07 PM · #5

I say get the lens you want now - by the time you save the $$ to buy a new body they will just be that much better a value.

Message edited by author 2006-01-11 17:50:36.

01/11/2006 06:04:32 PM · #6

Originally posted by joebok:

I say get the lens you want now - by the time you save the $$ to buy a new body they will just be that much better a value.

I actually am leaning more and more toward that option the more I think about it.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

01/11/2006 06:06:11 PM · #7

To top it all off, I'm going shooting this weekend and will be using a 1dmkIIn and a 500 f/4L ..........

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

01/11/2006 06:55:51 PM · #8

Originally posted by dpaull:

To top it all off, I'm going shooting this weekend and will be using a 1dmkIIn and a 500 f/4L ..........

... well then, never mind the rest of it, just switch to Canon. ;o)

Message edited by author 2006-01-11 18:56:02.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

01/11/2006 06:59:33 PM · #9

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

Originally posted by dpaull:
To top it all off, I'm going shooting this weekend and will be using a 1dmkIIn and a 500 f/4L ..........

... well then, never mind the rest of it, just switch to Canon. ;o)

that's the most expensive of avenues...besides, I enjoy the dark side.

hokie

Nikon D2X

01/11/2006 07:20:37 PM · #10

Canon IS the darkside!

You don't hear Simon and Garfunkle singing about Canon do you ;-)

Message edited by author 2006-01-11 19:20:57.

ralph

Nikon Z9

01/11/2006 07:57:49 PM · #11

Originally posted by dpaull:

I can't decide between:

Nikkor 300mm f/4 AFS
D200
105 f/2.8 macro

just thought I'd share my dilemma.

have all three (almost, just a 300mm f/4 AF no -S)

i really really like the D200 _ but i moved up from D100
the 105 f2.8 was my first "bought new" lens and is always in my bag and one of my most used lenses ,,,

i very rarely use the 300mm

but it depends on what you shoot ... i'm a inside /macro person so for me the 105 was a no brainer (and the 300 was dumb)
D200 i wouldn't do without now ;)