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Andrea R. Siebert
 

Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX (VR) Vibratio


Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX (VR) Vibration Reduction Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens

what do you think about this lens? Pros and Cons? I LOVE my 50mm lens, but would also like something that has a range.
honest opinions please!


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October 15, 2008

 

W.
 
Hi Andrea,

I think you would find its range a bit limited. Especially on the telephoto side.
Why not consider the AF-S DX NIKKOR
16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, the AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, or even the AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED?

They're all at http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Camera-Lenses/Autofocus/Standard-Zoom.page?cont_cat_id=fa7dgolr.

Have fun!


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October 15, 2008

 

Andrea R. Siebert
  what do you think of the 18-70. I was looking at that too...


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October 15, 2008

 

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18-70 (28-105mm in 35mm equivalent) was my standard zoom 20 years ago. Very useful workhorse lens for event and press photography. But we're 2 decades on, and I think you should opt for something either wider at the wide end or longer at the long end. Depending on your personal style and inclination.


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October 16, 2008

 
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