 Pam Elliott |
Good Nikon Travel Zoom lens Hello all! I have a Nikon D700. I have the 24-70 F/2.8 lens, but am looking into what I should get for more of a travel zoom lens in the 50-300 area? I know all about the Nikon 70-200 F/2.8 lens - but I just can't see myself buying and carrying that huge thing around Europe. I was hoping to find a good range maybe 70-300 lens that is a lot smaller and lighter (obviously it won't be as fast of a lens and that will be ok). I own the Tamrom 28-300 and it's just ok - was wondering if anyone knows about a great Nikon lens in that area that is sharp? Thank you for any advice/help! Pam
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- Carlton Ward Contact Carlton Ward Carlton Ward's Gallery |
Hello Pam, I am a Canon shooter but every Nikon shooter I know carries the 70-200mm with them and that is for a reason, it is an incredible lens. I went on a trip to Europe last summer with 11 other photographers and every Nikon shooter used their 70-200 lens a lot. Maybe get a Lowepro Flipside or slingshot pack to help you carry it around. It will be worth its weight when you get home with some spectacular photos :) my .02, Carlton
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Pam Elliott |
Ok, thanks. I totally get that the 70-200 f/2.8 is a great lens, I've used it before..but like I said - there's no way I'm going to carry it around Europe with me on a whirlwind tour. I'm not doing a photography tour surrounded by other photographers..I'll be with a friend and don't want to hold up our trip much with heavy equipment. With that said.. I again pose the question if anyone has any advice on what other lens is good in the 28-300 or 70-300 zoom range for D700 (full frame)? Thanks! Pam
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- Lisa J. Boulden Contact Lisa J. Boulden Lisa J. Boulden's Gallery |
I've never tried the 70-200 f2.8, but my favorite travel lens is my Nikon 18-200VR. ~Lisa
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Nadja Meta |
Hi Pam, Have you looked at the Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G? It's 17 oz (480g). You'll need a tripod for sharp pics at long focal length. Here is a review: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/70300g.htm I've opted to bite the bullet and travel with my 70-200mm f2.8, because I already have it, and nothing seems to even remotely compare in the Nikon range. It would be great if they would introduce a lighter weight zoom lens for FX.
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Theo van Stratum |
I am one of those Nikon shooter and the 70-200 2.8 is the best lens you can get. I have a 12 year old one, had to had it repaired once and if absolutely the best.
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Theo van Stratum |
HI, I am one of those Nikon shooter and the 70-200 2.8 is the best lens you can get. I have a 12 year old one, had to had it repaired once and if absolutely the best. Look at http://www.betterphoto.com/Premium/Gallery.phpx?id=330253&cat=0&photoID=8680011&mp=V2 for an example Theo
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Pam Elliott |
Thanks everyone...I'm back from my trip and actually learned that most of my photos were done with my nikon 24-70 lens... Love it! Will look into the 70-200 lens later this year when I can afford it. Thanks again
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