Hi All,
I'm a long time lurker to the site and have seen a few other questions along similar lines but hoping someone can help me reach a conclusion re possible purchase of the above. I have a D7100 DX body with a D7000 as back-up and no plans for a move to FX.
I'm pretty happy with the various lenses I have for specific jobs.
For taking pictures of Birds/Sports/Airshows etc I reach for my Tamron 150-600 (or if I want to be more discreet/travel lighter I'll use my older Nikon 55-300)
At the wide end and for Landscapes/Buildings etc I've got my Tokina 12-24 f/4
For indoors/low light and portraits I have my Nikon 35 and 50 f/1.8 primes
For Macro I have a 100 f/2.8 Tokina
So all in all I am lucky I have so many cool toys to play with!
The area where I feel I am lacking in my current arsenal is a general, mid-range telephoto zoom for times when you just don't know what you will end up doing but want to have your DSLR on hand. I've tried using my 12-24, 18-55 and 35/50mm primes as general 'walkabout' lenses but they just don't have the range required. I really don't like changing lenses while out and about and would really like a decent medium tele zoom for this purpose and when travelling. On normal holidays I would take this lens plus maybe a prime in my pocket. On 'specific' holidays like a safari I have planned in March, I would take the right tool for the job. I know these lenses will all be a compromise in some form which I accept due to the convenience they bring.
So anyway, I have researched the Nikon 16-85, 18-105, 18-140 and 18-200 lenses but none seem to be the stand out favourite.
None of these lenses are particularly cheap in the UK (except maybe the 18-105 although the plastic mount is a turn-off) so wonder if the forum members can help with my decision. Anyone able to share their experiences? Thanks, Rob
I'm a long time lurker to the site and have seen a few other questions along similar lines but hoping someone can help me reach a conclusion re possible purchase of the above. I have a D7100 DX body with a D7000 as back-up and no plans for a move to FX.
I'm pretty happy with the various lenses I have for specific jobs.
For taking pictures of Birds/Sports/Airshows etc I reach for my Tamron 150-600 (or if I want to be more discreet/travel lighter I'll use my older Nikon 55-300)
At the wide end and for Landscapes/Buildings etc I've got my Tokina 12-24 f/4
For indoors/low light and portraits I have my Nikon 35 and 50 f/1.8 primes
For Macro I have a 100 f/2.8 Tokina
So all in all I am lucky I have so many cool toys to play with!
The area where I feel I am lacking in my current arsenal is a general, mid-range telephoto zoom for times when you just don't know what you will end up doing but want to have your DSLR on hand. I've tried using my 12-24, 18-55 and 35/50mm primes as general 'walkabout' lenses but they just don't have the range required. I really don't like changing lenses while out and about and would really like a decent medium tele zoom for this purpose and when travelling. On normal holidays I would take this lens plus maybe a prime in my pocket. On 'specific' holidays like a safari I have planned in March, I would take the right tool for the job. I know these lenses will all be a compromise in some form which I accept due to the convenience they bring.
So anyway, I have researched the Nikon 16-85, 18-105, 18-140 and 18-200 lenses but none seem to be the stand out favourite.
None of these lenses are particularly cheap in the UK (except maybe the 18-105 although the plastic mount is a turn-off) so wonder if the forum members can help with my decision. Anyone able to share their experiences? Thanks, Rob