In doubt between f2.8 and f.4(+)

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jay_dean

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Horoscope Fish said:
As a parting shot I'll just point out that I'd much, MUCH rather have better lenses even if that means having fewer of them. Outstanding glass is expensive for a lot of very good reasons but I can tell you for a fact really outstanding glass brings out the full potential of the camera body it's attached to and, simply put, is a joy to work with. I've never regretted holding out and getting what I know I really want. There have been times I've settled for less and if I haven't regretted it outright, neither had the "itch been scratched". Oh, sure I saved some money by getting something less than what I really wanted, but I was always wondering what I was missing; and that kind of thinking can really suck the joy out of owning a new lens. Trouble is, at that point the problem is compounded by the fact I've already spent a hefty amount on something I didn't really want, so getting what I really do want now seems doubly silly because the first thing I think is how that money might have gone toward the lens I really wanted in the first place. But of course I also understand there are limits to this... I'd like to be driving a Mercedes, but my Nissan will have to suffice.

In short, when it comes to glass: Don't buy based on how a good a deal you think you're getting; buy the absolute best you can afford. "Buy once, cry once."

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Thats absolutely right. That's why i bought the Nikon;)
 
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JWPhotography

Senior Member
Horoscope Fish said:
As a parting shot I'll just point out that I'd much, MUCH rather have better lenses even if that means having fewer of them. Outstanding glass is expensive for a lot of very good reasons but I can tell you for a fact really outstanding glass brings out the full potential of the camera body it's attached to and, simply put, is a joy to work with. I've never regretted holding out and getting what I know I really want. There have been times I've settled for less and if I haven't regretted it outright, neither had the "itch been scratched". Oh, sure I saved some money by getting something less than what I really wanted, but I was always wondering what I was missing; and that kind of thinking can really suck the joy out of owning a new lens. Trouble is, at that point the problem is compounded by the fact I've already spent a hefty amount on something I didn't really want, so getting what I really do want now seems doubly silly because the first thing I think is how that money might have gone toward the lens I really wanted in the first place. But of course I also understand there are limits to this... I'd like to be driving a Mercedes, but my Nissan will have to suffice.

In short, when it comes to glass: Don't buy based on how a good a deal you think you're getting; buy the absolute best you can afford. "Buy once, cry once."

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So you just completely contradicted your previous statement between the Nikon and Tamron lens. Your first post you talk how great the Tamron lens is and buying the more expensive Nikon is not worth it..."Anyone not considering third-party glass because they think Nikon glass is better somehow simply for being Nikon glass are fooling themselves. Hard." Then you end it with your parting shot that is the opposite of your first post. Confusing....
 
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Horoscope Fish

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JWPhotography said:
So you just completely contradicted your previous statement between the Nikon and Tamron lens. Your first post you talk how great the Tamron lens is and buying the more expensive Nikon is not worth it..."Anyone not considering third-party glass because they think Nikon glass is better somehow simply for being Nikon glass are fooling themselves. Hard." Then you end it with your parting shot that is the opposite of your first post. Confusing....
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I'm sorry I've confused you. Let me see if I can clarify...

I think the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II is an excellent lens, period. I also happen to think at $2,100 the lens is over-priced. In my experience Nikon sometimes makes the better lens, sometimes not; but I don't think buying Nikon is an automatic guarantee of getting better than anything third-party makers offer, regardless of cost. In short, and to rephrase my "parting shot"; buy the absolute best lens you can afford (regardless of who makes it).

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