This is a thread for us to list out lenses for the cash strapped photographer. For both Nikkor and third party manufacturers.
Alternative for Nikkor 14-24 F2.8
Sigma 12-24 Beware of Sigma QC issues. Ensure you get a sharp copy. Its a full frame lens so the range of 12-24 can be used.
Tokina ATX-X 12-24 F4 DX lens, so on a Full Frame camera, range is about 18-24mm.
Nikon 12-24 F4 DX Excellent from about 17-24mm on full frame.
Technically there is no substitute for the Nikkor 14-24, these are just alternatives.
Nikon AF 50mm f/1.8 !!! For under $150US, it's simply the best bang for your buck lens..
nothing at this price range can match it's picture quality and has such a large aperture!!
It's also light and small too. everyone should have one unless you already have a f/1.4
I think bang for buck zooms :
18-200 DX F3.5-5.6 G (IF)
Apparently the 70-300 VR is good and affordable as well.
(07-22-2009 11:59 AM)FEINT Wrote: [ -> ]I think bang for buck zooms :
18-200 DX F3.5-5.6 G (IF)
18-200 VR is $709 on B&H (U.S.A)
If you want Bang For Buck , you should probably get
18-55 VR $189 and 55-200 VR $229 (both U.S.A. stock on B&H)
together they give you the same zoom range and aperture as the 18-200VR and price is only $418
Didn't think of it like that. What would you recommend for a person moving to Nikon, as a good and value for money lens setup?
If you had a little bit more to spend, you could consider
AF Nikkor 24-85 F2.8-4 D (IF) about US$500 (FX compatible)
OR
AF-S VR 24-120 F3.5-5.6 G (IF) about $570 US (FX Compatible) This is slightly slower but has more reach and AF-S.
and
AF-S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 G VR about $550 US.
So in total $1000 US for 2 VR lenses that are FX compatible!
NOTE: Just speaking from specs, no idea what optics are like.
70-300 VR is a great lens!!
i say it's Nikon's (closest) answer to Canon's 70-200 F/4.
(07-23-2009 07:59 PM)wrong Wrote: [ -> ]70-300 VR is a great lens!!
i say it's Nikon's (closest) answer to Canon's 70-200 F/4.
Yeah 70-200 f4 is amazing lens !
But I never had chance to try 70-300