Advice on lens

Hi, I am a potential 'upgrader' from DX to FX and D600 is my target. I just want these from D600 users their views on lens.

Since I have plan to move to FX, I am focusing on FX lens. I like the 24-120 f4 due to the reach. I also feel the D600 ability on higher iso should overcome the f4 limitation. The 24-70 f2.8 don't have the flexibility but I think the faster lens maybe important.

For D600 users with both lenses. Can you share your experiences and which lens you have it on the camera most times?

Thank you for your input.

I was an old film shooter who was disillusioned that my old glass (all prime lenses) from the 70's didn't work on early 90's DSLR's. My teles became super teles and my wides weren't wide any more. When the D600 came out it was the first affordable full frame Nikon I could buy and did. I loved it then and now because you can just about use any Nikon glass. Some of the older lenses are the same optical formula as the newer glass.
Like you the 24-120 is on the body always but there are a bunch of other optics I can choose for a wide range of conditions.

The D600 does come with a big problematic reputation.

Agreed. My shutter was replaced free after warranty had expired.
No problems since.
I'm led to believe that if it (spotting) ever reoccurs they will fix it free of charge....

I have learned to clean the sensor and unless this is something different, it should part of standard upkeep.

My D300 is still serving me well except high iso performance. So I am undecided to go fx now or later. .

So getting lens now to fit FX body is something I need to consider. 24 on DX may not be wide enough.

Would the owners of D600 care to share the lens they use for their camera?

What do you plan to shoot? I don't have the 24-120 f4... that extra reach over the 24-70 f2.8 is enticing and would make for a great walk around lens. I went with the 24-70 for the slightly faster lens and a bit more bokeh plus I already had the 70-200 f2.8 and for my needs I didn't need the overlap. I don't think you could go wrong with either lens. IMO it just depends on what you plan to shoot. If you like having one lens on the camera then my guess is the 24-120 is tough to beat. If you don't mind swapping lenses then the performance of the 2.8 is a little tough to beat.

For what it's worth I find the 24-70 to be a great walk around lens.

Bukitimah said:

Would the owners of D600 care to share the lens they use for their camera?

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I like the results I got with both the 24-120mm/f4 and the 16-35mm/f4 on the D610. I haven't had the opportunity to use the Tamron 24-70/2.8 or 70-200/2.8 on the D610 yet, but I expect them to be awesome as well.

I have a mint condition 2 month old US warranted 24-120 for sale if you're interested.

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Depends on what you're gonna shoot. I've outfitted my new-to-me D600 with a 50mm 1.8 G prime which I greatly recommend, a 24-85? which I sorta recommend and a 75?-300 which I mostly recommend. You can get non-VR versions of these like I did and save quite a bit of monkey.

24-70 f2.8 is without doubt my goto lens. It always does what it says on the box. But, I photograph people mainly and 2.8 is important for me, not for speed, but for subject separation.

If landscapes are your thing, go the 24-120, you will most likely be shooting at 11+ anyway.

Thanks for sharing. I am keenly looking at the D600. Although it has the reputation of dusts on the sensor, NSC has committed to replace sensor even if warranty has expired. Honestly, we also need to learn how to clean sensor ourselves.

My experience is only on my D300 and to me, iso 400 is about the max I go. I am hoping d600 reputation of going as high as 1600 iso, I need not go for fast lens. F4 would enable me to shoot at higher speed.with higher iso.

Bukitimah said:

Thanks for sharing. I am keenly looking at the D600. Although it has the reputation of dusts on the sensor, NSC has committed to replace sensor even if warranty has expired. Honestly, we also need to learn how to clean sensor ourselves.

My experience is only on my D300 and to me, iso 400 is about the max I go. I am hoping d600 reputation of going as high as 1600 iso, I need not go for fast lens. F4 would enable me to shoot at higher speed.with higher iso.

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Its pretty much full on 6400 without a problem. 5100, 7000, 300 were all indeed about 640 TOPS before losing details from noise reduction, but the 24MP on 600 really do it justice.

SkvLTD said:

Its pretty much full on 6400 without a problem. 5100, 7000, 300 were all indeed about 640 TOPS before losing details from noise reduction, but the 24MP on 600 really do it justice.

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So with your D600, do you still need those f2.8 faster lenses? Would the cheaper.f4 lens fit in for most situation?

Bukitimah said:

So with your D600, do you still need those f2.8 faster lenses? Would the cheaper.f4 lens fit in for most situation?

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Most, most definitely, my situations, not quite.

Bukitimah said:

So with your D600, do you still need those f/2.8 faster lenses? Would the cheaper f/4 lens fit in for most situation?

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Would an f/4 lens work? Yeah, probably. I mean, how exactly do you define "work" (or "fit in" to use your words) in this situation?

In my experience, once you start shooting really GOOD, fast (e.g. f/2.8) glass you will NOT want to shoot with anything else.
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Sorry for the unclear question. Currently, I am frustrated with noisy picture or blur imagine just because I don't have a fast lens and also cannot bring up the iso. With higher iso setting, I can increase speed and get clear images? Buy going for.slower lenses, I save some $.

In short I am thinking of.using g the D600 with my 70-300 & buying another 18-35 f3.5-4.5. The afd 50 will also be useful. How would this combination sound? I will still keep my D300 since all the lenses can be use for DX

Bukitimah said:

Sorry for the unclear question. Currently, I am frustrated with noisy picture or blur imagine just because I don't have a fast lens and also cannot bring up the iso. With higher iso setting, I can increase speed and get clear images? Buy going for.slower lenses, I save some $.

In short I am thinking of.using g the D600 with my 70-300 & buying another 18-35 f3.5-4.5. The afd 50 will also be useful. How would this combination sound? I will still keep my D300 since all the lenses can be use for DX

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Those floater or kit lens type will not solve your issues in low light situation unless you bump up your ISO setting and or use a fill flash.

The lenses that you've mentioned works best at f6 or higher and with good light.

Save up or try the cheaper f1.8 primes if budget is a big factor


Glenn
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It seems we can never have enough light. Ten years ago we all lusted after big glass that were a couple stops faster.

Now we have sensors that are two stops faster, yet we still lust after the big glass (although it is pricier than ever).

Which begs the question "what did we a decade or more ago?"

gqtuazon said:

Those floater or kit lens type will not solve your issues in low light situation unless you bump up your ISO setting and or use a fill flash.

The lenses that you've mentioned works best at f6 or higher and with good light.

Save up or try the cheaper f1.8 primes if budget is a big factor


Glenn
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That is the answer I am looking for. Even with body able to shoot at higher ISO, you would still need the faster lens under low light. The talk about pumping up iso to 64000 and use f4 and above with good speed is not possible? Again, not possible is referring to achieve clean clear picture.