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Lens recommendation for Nikon D 70
Roger wrote:
BTW With the D-70, I'd also carry at least one can of air for cleaning the bugs out, "in-the-field". I hasten to add I consider the "canned air", both essential and a very dangerous way to "blow out" the interior of any camera, let alone a digital. One blast of liquid on the CCD and I'd guess it'd be all done. A blower that uses CO2 cartridges is much safer, though not 100% foolproof. But you probably can't bring it on a plane, I dunno. -- Jeremy | |
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"Bill Christie" wrote in message ...
I've just bought a D70 with the 18-70 zoom, and am now looking for a complimentary tele-zoom - a digital equivalent of 70-210 in 35mm terms. What would you recommend in terms of value for money - Nikkor, Sigma or other independents? Nikon's 80-200mm f/2.8D ED AF Zoom-Nikkor. I don't have one (yet!) but from what I've read, it looks like a terrific lens. |
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If budget--not picture quality--is your top priority, go with a Nikon 70-210
G series lens (there is also a image stabilization version of the G lens, but that's closer to $1500 US). This will cost less than $150 US. If picture quality is the top priority, especially when shooting sports, go with the 80-200 f2.8 ED IF, which is what most newspaper photographers use. The drawback: it will cost about $900-$1,000. An intermediate option is the 70-300 f 4-5.6 ED, which has a ED (extra-low dispersion) front element. you don't pick up the quality or light transmission of the 80-200/ 2.8, but it's far better than the low end G. Nikon lenses have a higher resale value and are far easier to unload when it comes time to upgrade, so avoid the off-brands. Dave Reynolds former member National Press Photographers Assn. "Bill Christie" wrote in message ... I've just bought a D70 with the 18-70 zoom, and am now looking for a complimentary tele-zoom - a digital equivalent of 70-210 in 35mm terms. What would you recommend in terms of value for money - Nikkor, Sigma or other independents? Many thanks |
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David Reynolds wrote:
If budget--not picture quality--is your top priority, go with a Nikon 70-210 G series lens (there is also a image stabilization version of the G lens, but that's closer to $1500 US). This will cost less than $150 US. Are you sure you mean 70-210? Do you mean the AF f4-5.6 version? That is a "D" lens (and no longer made). -- Ken Tough |
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As a new digital user, I understand that the D70 comes with an 18-70
lens made for digital photography. Do you see a new higher lenses say a 70-200 being made for digital, or does in not make a difference? and will they work fine , and are there any differences between a digital lens and the standard nikon lenses that have been around forever. Thanks, Steve |
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