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<blockquote data-quote="ScottinPollock" data-source="post: 478836" data-attributes="member: 40111"><p>At 10-14mm, you're gonna have distortion no matter what. Not a big deal as it is correctable to some extent.</p><p></p><p>Big zoom ranges usually offer up more compromises than shorter zoom ranges.</p><p></p><p>Most folks are going to want one or more fast primes. The wide apertures not only let in more light, they allow for some pleasing background effects (especially in portraiture) not possible with f3.5-5.6 zooms. Off course you can apply these kind of effects in post, but doing a good job can be time consuming.</p><p></p><p>But to address your frustration, most lenses are compromises (unless you want to spend many thousands on one). And you know what... none of them are going to resolve the pixel resolution of your d3200 at 6500 ppi. The good news is that if you're happy with your kit lens, there are lenses out there that will provide noticeable improvement.</p><p></p><p>If you're looking to go wider, the Sigma 10-20mm f3.5 is very good, and a pretty good value right now. Beware of older f4-5.6 models as they will need to have their firmware upgraded to work properly with the d3200. The 8-16 is also good albeit a bit pricier.</p><p></p><p>If you're looking to go longer, it gets more complicated (budget, use).</p><p></p><p>If you're simply looking to go better, you'll have to really break out the wallet. The Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 is marvelous. The Nikon 35mm and 50mm f/1.8 are very good values, but not sure how useful you'll find them given what you say you shoot. The 50 could do great portraits if you work reasonably close.</p><p></p><p>HTH</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ScottinPollock, post: 478836, member: 40111"] At 10-14mm, you're gonna have distortion no matter what. Not a big deal as it is correctable to some extent. Big zoom ranges usually offer up more compromises than shorter zoom ranges. Most folks are going to want one or more fast primes. The wide apertures not only let in more light, they allow for some pleasing background effects (especially in portraiture) not possible with f3.5-5.6 zooms. Off course you can apply these kind of effects in post, but doing a good job can be time consuming. But to address your frustration, most lenses are compromises (unless you want to spend many thousands on one). And you know what... none of them are going to resolve the pixel resolution of your d3200 at 6500 ppi. The good news is that if you're happy with your kit lens, there are lenses out there that will provide noticeable improvement. If you're looking to go wider, the Sigma 10-20mm f3.5 is very good, and a pretty good value right now. Beware of older f4-5.6 models as they will need to have their firmware upgraded to work properly with the d3200. The 8-16 is also good albeit a bit pricier. If you're looking to go longer, it gets more complicated (budget, use). If you're simply looking to go better, you'll have to really break out the wallet. The Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 is marvelous. The Nikon 35mm and 50mm f/1.8 are very good values, but not sure how useful you'll find them given what you say you shoot. The 50 could do great portraits if you work reasonably close. HTH [/QUOTE]
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