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07/20/2007 02:04:55 PM · #1 |
Canon: L
Nikon: no equivalent
Tamron: SP?
Others?
Message edited by author 2007-07-20 14:50:37.
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07/20/2007 02:07:59 PM · #2 |
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07/20/2007 02:09:20 PM · #3 |
Sigma EX
Minolta G
Tokina AT-X
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07/20/2007 02:09:21 PM · #4 |
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07/20/2007 02:23:51 PM · #5 |
All Nikon lenses are Nikkor and there are no special designations because they're all high-end. ;-)
The Nikon/Nikkor designations to look for would be AF-S for ultrasonic autofocus ("SilentWave"), ED for extra-low dispersion optics, and VR for vibration reduction. DX refers to lenses made specifically for digital/APS-C sensors. |
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07/20/2007 02:56:18 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Creature:
All Nikon lenses are Nikkor and there are no special designations because they're all high-end. ;-) |
Ah, thanks! I was wondering about that, and someone at some point told me Nikkor meant pro-level. Guess not.
So then Nikon's 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG would be their answer to Canon's EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM? I own the Nikon, and I'm blown away by it, but I'm also new to SLRs and trying to understand what else is out there.
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07/20/2007 03:02:13 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by levyj413:
So then Nikon's 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG would be their answer to Canon's EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM? I own the Nikon, and I'm blown away by it, but I'm also new to SLRs and trying to understand what else is out there. |
Yes and very cool that 70-200 2.8 VR is AMAZING!!!!!! |
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07/20/2007 03:11:12 PM · #8 |
yes i believe from all studies ever done by all people, all nikon lenses are better than L glass ;-)
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07/20/2007 03:22:46 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by ryand:
yes i believe from all studies ever done by all people, all nikon lenses are better than L glass ;-) |
According to who?!? Ken Rockwell? Haha, cause we all know how trustworthy he is. Plus we all know that big white lenses with that sexy red stripe are way cooler than drab black. :)
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07/20/2007 03:25:13 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
Yes and very cool that 70-200 2.8 VR is AMAZING!!!!!! |
Yeah, now I understand what people mean about buying good lenses!
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07/20/2007 03:26:52 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by SamDoe1:
Originally posted by ryand:
yes i believe from all studies ever done by all people, all nikon lenses are better than L glass ;-) |
According to who?!? Ken Rockwell? Haha, cause we all know how trustworthy he is. Plus we all know that big white lenses with that sexy red stripe are way cooler than drab black. :) |
i believe it was actually ansel adams that did the study and many other very famous photographers
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07/20/2007 03:36:13 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by levyj413:
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
Yes and very cool that 70-200 2.8 VR is AMAZING!!!!!! |
Yeah, now I understand what people mean about buying good lenses! |
For sue I have the older but still awesome 80-200 2.8 AF-S. Same optics no VR.
The next one you should think about is the 17-35 2.8 AF-S. It is another unbelievable lens. That and the 80-200 are my faves! |
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07/20/2007 05:06:55 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
Originally posted by levyj413:
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
Yes and very cool that 70-200 2.8 VR is AMAZING!!!!!! |
Yeah, now I understand what people mean about buying good lenses! |
For sue I have the older but still awesome 80-200 2.8 AF-S. Same optics no VR.
The next one you should think about is the 17-35 2.8 AF-S. It is another unbelievable lens. That and the 80-200 are my faves! |
Haven't you and I discussed the 17-50 2.8 Tamron? I'm enjoying that one a lot. I think the Sigma 10-20 or Tokina 12-24 are next. Possibly in time for my trip to Vermont in a month.
Message edited by author 2007-07-20 17:37:28.
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07/20/2007 05:22:16 PM · #14 |
Jeff- Where in VT are you going? Originally posted by levyj413:
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
Originally posted by levyj413:
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
Yes and very cool that 70-200 2.8 VR is AMAZING!!!!!! |
Yeah, now I understand what people mean about buying good lenses! |
For sue I have the older but still awesome 80-200 2.8 AF-S. Same optics no VR.
The next one you should think about is the 17-35 2.8 AF-S. It is another unbelievable lens. That and the 80-200 are my faves! |
Haven't you and I discussed the 17-50 2.8 Tamron? I'm enjoying that one a lot. I think the 10-20 or 12-24 are next. Possibly in time for my trip to Vermont in a month. |
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07/20/2007 05:34:42 PM · #15 |
Hiya Peter.  brownsm said you two were friends when we went shooting earlier this week. :)
Groton Pond. It's about 2/3 of the way from MA to Canada and 1/3 of the way west from the NH border toward NY.
Here's a Google map of it.
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07/20/2007 05:42:10 PM · #16 |
| Maybe we did. The Tokina is one kick booty lens as well. I have that one too and LOVE IT! |
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07/20/2007 05:58:23 PM · #17 |
Excellent - Enjoy yourself in "our" neck of the woods. I have a place in the Windsor area that we go to about once a month. Try and get over to Lake Willoughby if you have any time - it is about 50-60 miles from where you are going, but it is one of the most beautiful lakes in all of New England - mountains around it and deep clear water.
I will hope for dry and not humid weather and big puffy clouds for you on your trip.
Originally posted by levyj413:
Hiya Peter. brownsm said you two were friends when we went shooting earlier this week. :)
Groton Pond. It's about 2/3 of the way from MA to Canada and 1/3 of the way west from the NH border toward NY.
Here's a Google map of it. |
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07/20/2007 06:07:31 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by bassbone:
Excellent - Enjoy yourself in "our" neck of the woods. I have a place in the Windsor area that we go to about once a month. Try and get over to Lake Willoughby if you have any time - it is about 50-60 miles from where you are going, but it is one of the most beautiful lakes in all of New England - mountains around it and deep clear water. |
Sounds lovely. My wife's great-grandfather built a cottage on Groton Pond (heaven help you if you call it Lake Groton) in 1913, and every generation since has grown up spending major chunks of each summer there. My wife and daughters go with my mother-in-law for several weeks ever August; I'll be joining them for 4 days before I head to NYC for a conference. Here's a snapshot:
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