Need new glass for my D3

MJRPHOTOMJRPHOTO Registered Users Posts: 432 Major grins
edited June 11, 2008 in Cameras
Just got a D3 last month and I am looking to get some new glass to fill in the ranges I am missing. Looking for advice on what to get.

This is the glass I have already:
Nikon 50 f1.8
Nikon 70-200 f2.8 VR
Nikon 85 f1.4
Nikon 300 f2.8 VR
TC-1.4 Converter
TC 2.0 Converter

I have been looking at the Nikon
AF-S NIKKOR 24-70 f/2.8G ED
and the Nikon
AF-S Zoom- NIKKOR 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED
and the Nikon
AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Looking only for Quality glass.
What is your opinion on these?


Looking to get into more Portraits and Parties or Weddings in the future.

Thanks in advance
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Comments

  • MitchellMitchell Registered Users Posts: 3,503 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2008
    Are you looking for a zoom or a prime? What kind of photography are you doing?

    I'd give a serious look at the new pro zooms that came out along with the D3. The Nikkor 24-70mm, f2.8 is an awesome lens. I have the previous version which rarely leaves my camera.
    Mitch
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  • MJRPHOTOMJRPHOTO Registered Users Posts: 432 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2008
    Mitchell wrote:
    Are you looking for a zoom or a prime? What kind of photography are you doing?

    I'd give a serious look at the new pro zooms that came out along with the D3. The Nikkor 24-70mm, f2.8 is an awesome lens. I have the previous version which rarely leaves my camera.
    Looking for a zoom first.
    Most of my work has been in the action sports area up until now. I am looking to do some portrait and party/wedding work soon.

    I just ordered the Nikkor 24-70mm, f2.8 at lunch. Yea I know I could not wait!!! Getting it overnight to me so I hope to have it on Wednesday.wings.gif


    I will probably get the AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED or the Nikon 600 f4.0 VR next. Anybody have some cash they want to give away.:D
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2008
    I recently got the 14-24 2.8 and its awesome. The only drawback is it not accpeting filters.

    If you are going to be doing more landscapes type of captures I would go with the 14-24. If you want to shoot wildlife the 600mm or the 500mm lenses would be good choices. The 600mm gives you more reach but the 500 is a lot easier to tote and gives you more flexibility.
    Harry
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  • MJRPHOTOMJRPHOTO Registered Users Posts: 432 Major grins
    edited June 11, 2008
    Harryb wrote:
    I recently got the 14-24 2.8 and its awesome. The only drawback is it not accpeting filters.

    If you are going to be doing more landscapes type of captures I would go with the 14-24. If you want to shoot wildlife the 600mm or the 500mm lenses would be good choices. The 600mm gives you more reach but the 500 is a lot easier to tote and gives you more flexibility.
    Harry,
    I would like to do both so it looks like I will need to get both lens.

    Got the 24-70 today.
    Here is a test shot wide open.

    311579485_LkUuc-M.jpg
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