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Thread: Nikkor lenses |
    
Silver Member Username: Claudermilk
Post Number: 354
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 10:32 am: |
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OK, Berny this is mostly pointed at you. 
I'm not as familiar with Nikon's line any more & have been tasked with making some recommendations for my sister. She shoots a D100 & needs something better than the kit lens that came with the old N80. Basically looking for a faster walk-around to take pictures of the 1-year-old (isn't this one of the driving forces behind lens sales?).
So, I'm looking for something equivalent to the Canon 17-55 IS, 17-85, or 24-105 IS. Primes are not an option--I've already floated that idea. Research is just beginning, so several options would be great. I don't immediately see anything between a $200 bottom feeder type & a $1100 premium lens. |
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Gold Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 8738
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 10:45 pm: |
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So far, the best walk around lens that is readily available is the 18-70mm AF-S. This one came with the D70 kit and well worth having. If you can find and 18-200 VR, which is really hard to find these days (retailing for about $700), I would highly recommend that she grab it.
Nikkor also has the a 17-55 lens that came with the Nikon D50, but I did not like the way it performed. |
Silver Member Username: Claudermilk
Post Number: 355
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 10:06 am: |
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Thanks. |
Gold Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 8750
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 05:43 pm: |
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No problem!
Can you believe this ben idiot? |
Silver Member Username: Claudermilk
Post Number: 356
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 10:07 am: |
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Gotta love trolls. Some people just don't want to hear the truth; I'm tuning him out. |
New member Username: Rwin
Lehigh valley,
Pennsylvania
Post Number: 2
Registered: Jan-07
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| Posted on Monday, January 29, 2007 - 10:59 pm: |
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The nikon 18-70mm is a sweet lens. Extremely sharp. Not as fast as the 17-55mm but far less cash. Not as much crying if you get sand in it.
Had considered buying the 17-55mm and did lot's of research on it. Saw lots of info about inconsistent focus, soft images, from a percentage of the 17-55mm -- so make sure to test the actual 17-55mm lens before you buy, and that it's giving you a $1,700 image at a wide aperture. I still may buy the 17-55mm but will test the snot out of it before handing over any plastic. |
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New member Username: Rwin
Lehigh valley,
Pennsylvania
Post Number: 3
Registered: Jan-07
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| Posted on Monday, January 29, 2007 - 11:06 pm: |
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By the way, are we talking about the same 17-55mm nikon lens? I mean this one
http://search.ecoustics.com/a.php?search=17-55-nikor
Looks like the price is coming down
Surprised it's offered on the D50? |
Platinum Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 12644
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Monday, January 29, 2007 - 11:47 pm: |
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oops, that should be the 18-55 |
New member Username: Rwin
Lehigh valley,
Pennsylvania
Post Number: 4
Registered: Jan-07
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| Posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - 10:34 pm: |
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The 18-55mm is currently $170. It's my opinion that Nikon has realized that the money is with the masses of consumers. Not surprised you didn't like this lens. Perhaps this lens is another sign of the future for Nikon? Not like the old days. Be careful and do your research when buying any product. Nikon has good stuff. And today they've got 'other' stuff. Just my personal opinion. As with anything, stay informed when considering any product, Nikon or otherwise. |
New member Username: Cried
Erie,
PA
US
Post Number: 9
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Saturday, June 02, 2007 - 01:57 am: |
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I just bought one last christmas, and I love it! |
