Thoughts on my lens collection?
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Well, I think I am done buying lenses for awhile. After owning my D300S for a few months... I have already purchased.... in this order....
Nikon 18-200 VRII
Nikon 35mm 1.8
Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR
Nikon 70-300
Nikon 17-55 2.8 (being returned)
Tamron 17-50 2.8 VC -yet to arrive
Tokina 12-24 -*edit* deal fell through
Tokina 11-16 2.8 coming soon!
I also bought a D70 for a back up... since it was pretty cheap.
What do you guys think? I think this pretty much covers the range for me. I am missing macro capability though. Are there any other lenses that you recommend? I shoot EVERYTHING and specialize in none. Motorsports, models, and landscapes are my favorite though.
I am considering one more lens. The Nikon 80-400... but what do you think of buying a teleconvertor for the 70-200 instead? Any thoughts on that and my collection would be appreciated.
Nikon 18-200 VRII
Nikon 35mm 1.8
Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR
Nikon 70-300
Nikon 17-55 2.8 (being returned)
Tamron 17-50 2.8 VC -yet to arrive
Tokina 12-24 -*edit* deal fell through
Tokina 11-16 2.8 coming soon!
I also bought a D70 for a back up... since it was pretty cheap.
What do you guys think? I think this pretty much covers the range for me. I am missing macro capability though. Are there any other lenses that you recommend? I shoot EVERYTHING and specialize in none. Motorsports, models, and landscapes are my favorite though.
I am considering one more lens. The Nikon 80-400... but what do you think of buying a teleconvertor for the 70-200 instead? Any thoughts on that and my collection would be appreciated.
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You have no large aperture prime lenses which can be very valuable for landscapes and portraiture/model photography. You have no dedicated and true macro lens(es).
(I can spend your money very quickly if you wish.
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Yeah, I knew I didn't have any macro capabilty and since I posted this.... I have been looking hard at another wide angle. The 2.8 Tokina 11-16. I think I have been making good choices as far as 3rd party lenses go so far. I hate to return the Nikkor 17-55 as it's such a beautiful tank but the Tammy 17-50 is by far a better value.... and has comparable IQ.... plus VC. It's $1000 less!!!
Isn't the 35 1.8 a large aperture prime? Not very wide I know but what would you recommend, Ziggy? For me and MY money that is! haha
My bad. I just didn't see it.
I don't have any singular recommendations. You should approach lens purchases from the perspective of satisfying a need.
Pretty much any focal length can be used for landscape photography, so if you are wanting to isolate a subject in a scene you choose the focal length which matches your desired FOV. The large aperture allows better control over DOF.
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Nice shots. I have thought about that 105 before. It's a little pricey but I may pop on one if I can find one second hand. That may prove hard to find though. I definitely want AF.... with override. I think if I had a nice lens like your 105..... I'd shoot with it alot.... and my new found interest in macro. haha
I think I would be happier with a WA zoom. It will help with composing and I'd get more keepers/good shots I think.
Yes and no. I have some overlap but different apertures. I started with the 18-200... like a lot of people do... and that's the reason for most of the overlap. I upgraded lenses but I could never give up the versatility of the 18-200.
That's my problem. I don't really have a specific need so to speak. I just want all the good stuff!!
The deal on the Tokina 12-24 just fell through so I'm definitely in the market for a wide angle... and not quite finished buying lenses. Does it ever end? I am seriously thinking about the Tok 11-16.
I have the Canon version of the Tokina and have been very happy with the quality. The only thing I've been thinking about is how little I have ended up using it. I originally (mistakenly) thought I would use it for landscape type shots, but my 24-70 2.8 is much better for that. The 11-16 has become more of a creative closeup shot lens for me...now for me to actually use it more.
I'm surprised to hear that you like the 24-70 instead of the 11-16..... since the Tokina goes much wider and is suppose to have amazing sharpness and color as well. I want mine for landscapes and interior shots/real estate photography. I have heard people say the same thing though... that they don't use it as much as they thought they would. I may end up the same way but I'm still super anxious to get one and have it in my bag. Want to sell yours?
.... and just to add to my fun. As I was just writing this post... the mail man knocked on my door literally just 2 minutes ago. Now, I have an unopened box sitting next to me that contains my new Tamron 17-50 2.8 VC!!! Great day for me and glass!!!
*Update* Holy crap that Tamron is a sharp lens! Love it! Now I'm off to pick up the Tokina.
*Update2* Loving the super wide Tokina!!! Everyone should own one of these bad boys.
I am VERY satisfied with my venture into 3rd party lenses and I'm pretty happy right now.
If anyone has any recommendations or reviews they want to share... please do. Thanks!
Probably not. Only a few steps back and forth I think.
Yeah, I think I can live with it... just for now.
I just added ANOTHER 2.8 lens to my collection though! Macro capability as well!!! A Tamron 90mm 2.8 macro from a member here. So excited to get some macro images!! Anyone have this lens or experience with it? I have heard good things and have seen amazing images from it!!!
I would sweat having to carry all those goodies at once
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