Nikon lens suggestions
sdways01
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I shoot a Nikon D80 and currently have a 18-135mm kit lens that came with the camera and a 24mm f/2.8D lens. I love being able to use my kits lens for many different situations, but I want something that will allow me to zoom in more. I like most things outdoors and have been hiking a lot lately and always bring my camera. I wish that I could get a closer shot of animals I see, or objects off in the distance. It would be great if I could leave the lens on almost all the time and be able to still take the shots along the trail where the items are close.
I am currently borrowing a Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Lens from a family member and love how much I can zoom in. But, it is kind of heavy to bring on long hikes up large mountains and doesn't zoom out far enough for close up items. I am willing to spend up into the $1000-$1500 range for an nice lens. I am also going on a honeymoon soon to Dominica in the Carribbean and would expect to use it there plenty as well.
If you want any more info, just ask. Let me know what kind of lenses you think might work good for my situation.
I am currently borrowing a Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Lens from a family member and love how much I can zoom in. But, it is kind of heavy to bring on long hikes up large mountains and doesn't zoom out far enough for close up items. I am willing to spend up into the $1000-$1500 range for an nice lens. I am also going on a honeymoon soon to Dominica in the Carribbean and would expect to use it there plenty as well.
If you want any more info, just ask. Let me know what kind of lenses you think might work good for my situation.
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I do love the zoom of the 80-200, but it is just a lens I am borrowing. I might buy one after I use it some more though. I'm just wondering if anyone has any suggestions other than that one as well.
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here is a great buy on a 70-300 http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?p=1739189#post1739189
I expect I would use this lens mostly for animals and outdoor landscapes. I would have it with me hiking, whether it be simple walking near home or in the White Mtns of NH with views that go on for miles going up the 4000+ ft mountains.
"If you saw a man drowning and you could either save him or photograph the event...what kind of film would you use?" - Anonymous
The fixed aperature is certainly nice, but I am pretty used to not having it. If the lens is heavy enough or zooms out far enough, I would expect to be bringing my monopod or tripod anyways. So the variable aperature would not be as big of a deal.
"If you saw a man drowning and you could either save him or photograph the event...what kind of film would you use?" - Anonymous
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As was said earlier you get the extra 100mm focal length over the 18-200 (losing a bit on the wide end), but multiply that by your crop factor and it is more like 150mm extra.
This is now used with my D80 and my D7000 and I am always pleased with the result. Is the VR version worth the extra money..........for me YES
I also use a sigma 28-200, it's an old one from my days of film body's but it is compact and delivers good consistent performance
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