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Nikkor 24-120MM F3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens VERSUS the 70-200 MM F 2.8 G ED-IF AF-s VR Zoom Lens
Hello, Not trying to start a war.
I currently have the D-70S and the Kit Lens. In addition I have the 80-400MM Zoom VR lens. It's ok, and I took some great pictures with it. I want something in the middle, or I will get rid of the 80-400 and use the 70-200 Instead. Was wondering if anyone has and uses the 24-220 lens mentioned above? I want to purchase a Diopter to use if for macro photography and based on the review at http://www.naturfotograf.com he does not think it's as good a lens as the 70-200 VR. I am asking for your personal experiences and how you have used the lens (24-120) what issues you have had to overcome and what you did. The lens sells for around 510.00 US at D and H. Looked on e-bay and could not find one there. My girlfriend uses the 24-85 F2,8-4D IF AF Zoom, and that is just a great piece of glass. Takes excellent pictures. Suppose I could duplicate that lens and use the 70-200 for the long stuff. The 24-85 has a macro setting. However, John and Barbara Gerlach, mentioned in one of their classes that if you have a good 200MM lens, making it into a macro lens is easier with a diopter, so trying to kill two birds with one stone. A dedicated macro lens is just that, and I want some flexibility. Thank you in advance for taking the time to at least read this. And no, I am not going to change brands and go to Cannon, and no I don't care about Full Frame sensor now. I need to improve in my photography first and the better equipment will come later. The D200 is nice, but way more camera than I can use. Plus I want to see how it evolves down the road for a year or so first. Thom Hogan and Dpreview reviews are good, but there are enough small things I don't want to spend the money now. Sincerely, Old Man River |
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Nikkor 24-120MM F3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens VERSUS the 70-200 MM F 2.8 G ED-IF AF-s VR Zoom Lens
I have the 24-120 and covet the 70-200 f/2.8.
The 24-120 is surprisingly sharp sometimes: http://faczen.smugmug.com/gallery/12...58516768/Large http://faczen.smugmug.com/gallery/12...58523017/Large It's amazing what you can do with the VR (handheld) http://faczen.smugmug.com/gallery/12...60720529/Large http://faczen.smugmug.com/gallery/12...58541162/Large That said, I've heard of people complaining that they've gotten a soft one Glenn Photo gallery at http://faczen.smugmug.com Reply via the web portal at www.faczen.com or email usenet at faczen dot ca Old Man River wrote: Hello, Not trying to start a war. I currently have the D-70S and the Kit Lens. In addition I have the 80-400MM Zoom VR lens. It's ok, and I took some great pictures with it. I want something in the middle, or I will get rid of the 80-400 and use the 70-200 Instead. Was wondering if anyone has and uses the 24-220 lens mentioned above? I want to purchase a Diopter to use if for macro photography and based on the review at http://www.naturfotograf.com he does not think it's as good a lens as the 70-200 VR. I am asking for your personal experiences and how you have used the lens (24-120) what issues you have had to overcome and what you did. The lens sells for around 510.00 US at D and H. Looked on e-bay and could not find one there. My girlfriend uses the 24-85 F2,8-4D IF AF Zoom, and that is just a great piece of glass. Takes excellent pictures. Suppose I could duplicate that lens and use the 70-200 for the long stuff. The 24-85 has a macro setting. However, John and Barbara Gerlach, mentioned in one of their classes that if you have a good 200MM lens, making it into a macro lens is easier with a diopter, so trying to kill two birds with one stone. A dedicated macro lens is just that, and I want some flexibility. Thank you in advance for taking the time to at least read this. And no, I am not going to change brands and go to Cannon, and no I don't care about Full Frame sensor now. I need to improve in my photography first and the better equipment will come later. The D200 is nice, but way more camera than I can use. Plus I want to see how it evolves down the road for a year or so first. Thom Hogan and Dpreview reviews are good, but there are enough small things I don't want to spend the money now. Sincerely, Old Man River |
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Nikkor 24-120MM F3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens VERSUS the70-200 MM F 2.8 G ED-IF AF-s VR Zoom Lens
Old Man River wrote:
24-120MM F3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens VERSUS the 70-200 MM F 2.8 G ED-IF AF-s VR Zoom Lens I currently have the D-70S and the Kit Lens. In addition I have the 80-400MM Zoom VR lens. It's ok, and I took some great pictures with it. I want something in the middle, or I will get rid of the 80-400 and use the 70-200 Instead. Was wondering if anyone has and uses the 24-220 lens mentioned above? I want to purchase a Diopter to use if for macro photography and based on the review at http://www.naturfotograf.com he does not think it's as good a lens as the 70-200 VR. They are very different ranges & different quality. I'm not sure if the 24-120 would be better than the kit lens in it's range, it's not as wide & slower f/stop. Certainly the 70-200 would be better than the 80-400 in it's range. I am asking for your personal experiences and how you have used the lens (24-120) what issues you have had to overcome and what you did. The lens sells for around 510.00 US at D and H. Looked on e-bay and could not find one there. My girlfriend uses the 24-85 F2,8-4D IF AF Zoom, and that is just a great piece of glass. Takes excellent pictures. Suppose I could duplicate that lens and use the 70-200 for the long stuff. The 24-85 has a macro setting. However, John and Barbara Gerlach, mentioned in one of their classes that if you have a good 200MM lens, making it into a macro lens is easier with a diopter, so trying to kill two birds with one stone. A dedicated macro lens is just that, and I want some flexibility. A dedicated macro is more flexible as it can focus to infinity also. A 'diopter' setup is akward, only working within a few feet range and some compromise in image quality. I've got a 70-200 VR with a screw-on +2 diopter closeup lens and it is nice but inconvenient. The only good one available for the 70-200 is a 2-element Canon & it is not cheap. It is akward to use, I need to keep screwing it on & off for different conditions. But it is nifty to have 200mm stabilized macro! The 70-200 VR is big & heavy. Thank you in advance for taking the time to at least read this. And no, I am not going to change brands and go to Cannon, and no I don't care about Full Frame sensor now. I need to improve in my photography first and the better equipment will come later. The D200 is nice, but way more camera than I can use. Plus I want to see how it evolves down the road for a year or so first. Thom Hogan and Dpreview reviews are good, but there are enough small things I don't want to spend the money now. Sincerely, Old Man River |
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Nikkor 24-120MM F3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens VERSUS the 70-200 MM F 2.8 G ED-IF AF-s VR Zoom Lens
Thank you for the information. I think based on some additional research,
that I am going to purchase the 70-200 sell my girlfriend the 80-400 for her N80 and (she will also buy the D70S later when I move up) and down the road a piece will purchase the same lens she has for my camera. It has the macro feature but much better appture at 2.8. I don't like the kit lens, but it's got good glass, it's just does not have the macro feature. I am going to set up a humming bird feeder and try to take pictures of them so will need the macro part. Old Man River. |
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