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03/22/2007 12:33:34 AM · #1 |
budget 500 USD.
Here's what I have:
Lenses: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Nikon
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro for Nikon
Replacements are OK....I love the Nikon Kit lens but I want something longer for walking around. I like the sigma 70-300 but need more width. The Sigma macro is usually used in studios.
So I guess something as wide or wider than the Nikon with more length than 70mm and faster would be nice....VR/IS....well....not sure.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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03/22/2007 12:55:40 AM · #2 |
It's LENS.... LENS!!!!
Alright!?!?
man.
You're not even British or Australian ;) |
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03/22/2007 12:59:55 AM · #3 |
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR
Don't know the difference between these two but they around $500. I don't know much about them just looked at the lenses listed here. I don't know of any one lens that is wider than 18 mm and longer than 70 mm. |
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03/22/2007 08:26:45 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by Artyste:
It's LENS.... LENS!!!!
Alright!?!?
man.
You're not even British or Australian ;) |
see I knew this was going to happen! LOL! Sorry Arty....I put a request in right away! Mea culpa!
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03/22/2007 08:36:54 AM · #5 |
i looked at the 24-120mm and it looks good. but it seems to be around the $600 mark, which may be a bit high for the poster's budget. worth the extra $100 though, if you can stretch it. trading your 18-70mm would cover the difference. i have the 18-70mm and i like it a lot ... it's a great lens.
i'd say that speed is more important than width. but with the VR, you'd be ok. 17-55mm f2.8 is an awesome lens. but double what you're after.
the 24-120 is probably the widest range walk around lens you'll find ... price is good too.
you've got a lot of range covered, however, so if you're considering a 4th lens, rather than upgrading, then think about an ultra wide lens, like the tokina 10-17mm. it's high on my list of things to buy!! :)
that would cover you from 10mm to 300mm in just 3 lenses, with your 50mm prime as a nice fast backup.
i love lens shopping nowadays ... there are just so many options! :)
Message edited by author 2007-03-22 08:37:38.
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03/22/2007 03:42:06 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by banmorn:
Originally posted by Artyste:
It's LENS.... LENS!!!!
Alright!?!?
man.
You're not even British or Australian ;) |
see I knew this was going to happen! LOL! Sorry Arty....I put a request in right away! Mea culpa! |
Hehe.. I've actually relaxed a lot on the issue, but I had to give an old fellow S7000 user a hard time ;) |
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03/22/2007 03:50:11 PM · #7 |
For me I'd definately get a super wide zoom before upgrading current coverage.
That Tokina 10-17 is a fisheye by the way.
Sigma has a 10-20 rectilinear that although Ken Rock-dog doesn't like so much has gotten good reviews.
Another option is the Sigma 30 1.4 if you do a lot of indoor natural light shots.
Those two are on my list of next purchases.
I love my 18-200 VR when there is enough light btw but that's well over 5 hunny. |
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03/22/2007 03:55:10 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by super-dave:
i looked at the 24-120mm and it looks good. but it seems to be around the $600 mark, which may be a bit high for the poster's budget. worth the extra $100 though, if you can stretch it. trading your 18-70mm would cover the difference. i have the 18-70mm and i like it a lot ... it's a great lens.
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Pricegrabber - Beach Camera
It is $500 ...
note to myself *I should not be reading threads like these which make me want to shop for a lens* |
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03/22/2007 04:03:18 PM · #9 |
Found these 2.. don't know how they are, but they sound great for the price!
Tamron 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Macro
Tokina 12-24mm f/4 DX PRO
Any reviews on either of the 2 lenses above?
Message edited by author 2007-03-22 16:04:11.
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03/22/2007 04:09:24 PM · #10 |
There are PLENTY reviews for the 12-24. And probably all positive.
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03/22/2007 07:12:30 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by k4rp:
There are PLENTY reviews for the 12-24. And probably all positive. |
That 12-24 is supposedly better than the Sigma, mainly build quality, but for the same price and maybe a little less the Sigma gives you 10mm coverag - 15 vs. 18 ff equivalent. |
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