Walk about lens ???
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Horoscope Fish
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Overall, probably your best choice; unless you're willing to give up something on the wider-end of the spectrum for more zoom.
If you could find a Sigma’s 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO (not to be confused with the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM) that's one of the very few lenses I sort of regret selling. A slightly unusual focal length, but IQ was amazing, the internal focus and fast aperture made that lens an absolute joy to shoot with. New copies might still be available, but it's been discontinued by Sigma.
Also, I'll just throw in my thoughts on the wider range zooms, like the 18-300. I have the Nikon 18-300 and would not buy it again. Too soft at most focal lengths. I think that's pretty much true of all the "super-zooms." It's handy, and fine for snap shots, but I just don't use it for any serious photography any more.
Fred Kingston
Senior Member
I'm confused... your sig line lists 2 other lenses with "more reach"... ???? What's wrong with them?
Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
My wife shoots with the 18-200 on her D7100. When I was shooting that camera I used the 18 -140. The 17-140 is the clear winner between those two lenses. I loved that lens
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Horoscope Fish
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Could NOT agree more.
Unless you're looking for loads of chromatic aberration, complex distortion and soft corners of course...
Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
I think that was me. I bought it and used it on my D7100 when I started considering moving to the D750. It is a sweet lens and has great IQ but I did miss the low and high ends. Especially the distance between 18 and 24. Doesn't seem like much but it is
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It probably was, I knew someone here had been using that combo.
Fat Fingers
Banned
18-140 all the way ..grey import real cheap..if you shoot JPEG don't forget sharp +9 and do the fine focus adjust.
captain birdseye
Senior Member
Yes, the 18-140 is a pretty good choice for most people.
I find it to be a good all rounder, not that I use it that much, too busy chasing birds!
I find it to be a good all rounder, not that I use it that much, too busy chasing birds!
The 18-140mm lens is terrific, especially for travel, although the upper edges tend to blacken out when it's wide open. It's lightweight, and it's versatile. If you need more reach, as you say, the 18-300mm lens from Nikon is a gem, my go-to lens for most of the shots I take around the house, the yard, the neighborhood, and field trips.
Second hand Nikon 70-200 f2.8 VR1, you cant go wrong!
Blade Canyon
Senior Member
For FX bodies and a full day of walking, shooting sites and also candid portraits, I like the Nikon 28-300. No, not as sharp as more dedicated lenses, but lot's of variety in one lens, plus you can lock it at the 28mm shortest length setting while walking.