Lens recommendations

CajunBruce

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Hello, all!

New to the forum. Ist high end camera. Starting a blog on travel...novel idea, right...lol. Well, mode will be via motorcycle mainly. Have space for 2 lens...people. places of interest, wildlife and fauna. Some video??? Which all around lens would be recommended?

I know it is a broad question, but any and all input is welcome and greatly appreciated:)!!

Kind regards,

C Bruce
 

Marcel

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Hello, all!

New to the forum. Ist high end camera. Starting a blog on travel...novel idea, right...lol. Well, mode will be via motorcycle mainly. Have space for 2 lens...people. places of interest, wildlife and fauna. Some video??? Which all around lens would be recommended?

I know it is a broad question, but any and all input is welcome and greatly appreciated:)!!

Kind regards,

C Bruce
Which camera are you talking about? Depending if it's a FX or a DX and which model it is, you could have quite different choices. Also to consider is how much are you willing to spend to complement this "high end" camera?
 

TwistedThrottle

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Hi C Bruce. Welcome to the forum!
Without knowing what camera, etc. I would go with a wide zoom and a telephoto zoom. Im going to assume you have a crop sensor camera. I know they're kit lenses, but 18-55 & 70-300 lenses cover most applications. If you go with the AF-P lenses with the newer pulse motor which is super quiet and superior for video, make sure your camera is compatible. I would suggest looking for VR lenses (especially for video on both lenses but needed for the telephoto even for photos) unless you're shooting from a tripod or in direct sunlight with very high shutter speeds rendering the VR useless. If you shoot in low light and if you have space, consider a 3rd lens, 35mm 1.8g or instead grab a 18-300 and the 35mm prime to stick with your 2 lens requirement.
 

CajunBruce

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All:

My bda....it is a D850. As it will travel in a Pelican case custom fitted, space is a consideration. It will be secured on the passenger pillion on the bike. Camera, 2 lens, assorted minimum accessories must also be included. Thank you all!!

Photos/some videos: rallies (people bikes/cars/airplanes), old churches, wildlife, old cemeteries and battlefields, etc.

Warm regards,

Bruce
 

hark

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If you aren't looking to carry too much weight, I would suggest the Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR lens which is a kit lens for the FX bodies. It's quite good. That should cover you for people and places of interest.

I don't think the other lens I want to suggest is being made anymore. It's the Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR. Here is a link to Nikon's site that supposedly has it for sale. Please note this ISN'T the AF-P lens. It is an AF-S lens. You might be able to find a nice pre-owned copy.

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-p...-zoom-nikkor-70-300mm-f%2f4.5-5.6g-if-ed.html

I decided to purchase one several years ago after watching this video by Moose Peterson. But if you want something longer than 300mm, my suggestion would be the Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6 VR. It's very heavy and you might need a tripod or monopod if using it for extended lengths of time. Or if you don't want the reach, the Nikon 70-200mm f/4 VR is also very good. And when coupled with a Nikon 1.4x teleconverter, it will become a 98-280mm f/5.6 VR equivalent - and VERY sharp, too.

 
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TwistedThrottle

Senior Member
Well, that changes things a bit!

Cheap but really good:
Nikon 18-35 f3.5-4.5g and Nikon 70-300 af-p f4.5-5.6e VR (ultra light weight combo)

Lil bit more money and great:
Nikon 16-35 f4 VR and Nikon 70-200 f4 VR (moderate weight)

Money is no object, only the best will do:
Nikon 24-70 f2.8 VR and Nikon 70-200 f2.8 VR (heavy)

Also consider the Nikon 28-300 f3.5-5.6 VR do it all lens and a fast prime like a 50 f1.8g


I used to ride, til life threw a curve ball at me and I had to get rid of my bike. Some day again, I hope!
 

Andy W

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The Nikon 24-120mm f4 is a great all around lens. A 24-70mm with a 70-200mm would be hard to beat if you're wanting two lenses.

Welcome to the forum!
 
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Bikerbrent

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Welcome aboard. Enjoy the ride.
We look forward to seeing more posts and samples of your work.
The previous posters pretty well covered what I would suggest.
 

Hobbit

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when on my bike i pack my D5300 , Sigma 10-20 f3.5 and a Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm , put it a Lowe pro AW200 and stuff it in the pannier.
I now have a D500 and a topbox so am looking and foaming it out to take the same lens but carry the camera with a bit more protection
 

bluzman

Senior Member
Might also consider the Tamron AF 17-35mm f2.8-4 Di OSD in combination with the Nikon AF-P FX 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 VR. The Tamron is a mm wider and a faster alternative to the Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5. OTOH, it's also about 90gr heavier than the Nikon.
 

john*thomas

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For an inexpensive alternative I picked up a 28-200 1:3.5-5.6D. It's versatile and if something happened to it while traveling I wouldn't be all that upset.
 

BF Hammer

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I think every Youtube vlogger is going to answer 24-70mm f/2.8 plus 70-200mm f/2.8. Then later add the 14-24mm f/2.8 when you can because the Holy Trinity of lenses is what everybody has to have.

Me, I say the 24-70mm and 70-200mm is the "money no object" answer, and possibly a single lens solution in the 24-120mm f/4 could work better for your particular needs. Then a 2nd lens choice may be the 16-35mm f/4 which should make a good video lens, and allow nice field of view on landscapes. A little bit of focal overlap, but they should compliment each other well.
 
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