the question to ask yourself is 'do I need tele when I can crop'
same question over and over of course, but for convenience of travelling, I take 35mm f/1.8, great for everything!
I'm torn between the 55-200 and the 55-300 DX. Will be going on a cruise in March and looking for a tele. Currently have an 18-55 and a 24 1.4 that a use for astrophotography.
Any advice appreciated.
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you can usually get closer but often not get far enough back so a 18-200 or 300 is the go ...changing and carrying lenses is crazy ..fit and forget (or use) is my motto ...leave the camera bag at home (makes you look a pratt anyway) and hang one camera under your coat.
PS dump the lens cap too ..true sign of an amateur....
If you're going on a cruise, usually you'll be with a group. There is no fun at constantly having to change lenses in the middle of a visit with a group. Groups don't usually wait for pictures to be taken, they move on.
This is why, I would advise you to get either the 18-200 or the 18-300 (which is even better IMHO). Of course that is if you can afford them. If money is your prime concern, then spend as less as possible and get the 55-200. It is lighter and will do the job.
But I will predict that after having to change lenses a few times you will wish you'd bought the 18-300. For travel (when photography is not the main goal (read pro shoot)), I think it is the best lens to have.
For many many photographers,, the 18-200 is not a bad choice.. so,, see no reason to cringe.
I cringe because the 18-200 is a far cry from a usable lens for me. As I said before I know a lot of great travel photogs that use the 18-200. But those same togs are not up at 4am looking for the elusive African Fish Eagle. The acceptable trade offs for one photographer might not be acceptable for another.
Lens Snobs... I like that term but lets face facts. there is a reason for certain lenses to get the snub and for a heck of a lot of photographers dependent on low light fast focusing glass, an all in one glass like the 18-200 or 18-300 is not going to come close.
well,, you are not a typical user, one that gets up at 4 AM looking for the elusive African Eagle..... yup. you are in the exclusive category,,, 2.8, 300 mm spend the bucks category.
like 300 mm 2.8 G..... course that lens is 5700 dollars.. ouch
Nikkor 70-200 2.8 g for 2100 dollars,, but not that much reach
When you get to looking for eagles at 4 AM category,, you are talking big bucks.. for the right
lens.
I use a 80-200 2.8 (but not enough reach)
or
my
300 mm F4 -> but not super fast.
if enough light
80-400 is nice,, but again need really good light.