Im pretty set on the D5300. I like the idea of a "superzoom" but I am also familiar with the trade offs with this setup as opposed to multiple lenses. My idea is to purchase a FX lens, specifically the 28-300 f3.5-5.6, the point being i thought many of the errors that you would normally get with a super zoom (barrel distortion, vignetting, etc.) MIGHT be reduced if your using an FX lens on the DX body, effectively using just the center of the glass. Is there any merit to this idea? Thanks guys!
Hi! New Member, lens question
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New Member ..Lens Question
Im pretty set on the D5300. I like the idea of a "superzoom" but I am also familiar with the trade offs with this setup as opposed to multiple lenses. My idea is to purchase a FX lens, specifically the 28-300 f3.5-5.6, the point being i thought many of the errors that you would normally get with a super zoom (barrel distortion, vignetting, etc.) MIGHT be reduced if your using an FX lens on the DX body, effectively using just the center of the glass. Is there any merit to this idea? Thanks guys!
Im pretty set on the D5300. I like the idea of a "superzoom" but I am also familiar with the trade offs with this setup as opposed to multiple lenses. My idea is to purchase a FX lens, specifically the 28-300 f3.5-5.6, the point being i thought many of the errors that you would normally get with a super zoom (barrel distortion, vignetting, etc.) MIGHT be reduced if your using an FX lens on the DX body, effectively using just the center of the glass. Is there any merit to this idea? Thanks guys!
I don't really understand what you imply with super-zoom but if you put good glass on your cam, especially FX glass, you're using the best part of the lens. You'll still have distortion and can suffer vignetting but less than the same glass on an FX.
Still, distortion or vignetting is a minor problem these days since that's easily corrected with software.
Still, distortion or vignetting is a minor problem these days since that's easily corrected with software.
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I guess im trying to decide between the 18-300 DX size lens and the 28-300 FX lens. I wasn't very impressed with the feel of the 18-140 DX lens. It felt cheap, not very smooth. I was looking for a better feel. I also figured the FX lens would hold its value better, and if I step up to full frame, Id have one lens already purchased.
Horoscope Fish
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I'd suggest you take a two-lens approach: The Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR and either the 50mm f/1.8G AF-S or the 35mm f/1.8G ED AF-S (ignore the hyperlinks, both of those lenses are available in FX variants). Those wide to super-zooms sound great on paper but in my experience they leave a lot to be desired in the image quality department; even when you're using the "sweet spot" of an FX lens on a DX body.
If you mean image quality, it's hard to say. You can check the performance of all lenses for your cam but I know that the FX lenses I used on my DX did well but weren't exceptional in quality. It's only on my FX they started to perform.
Re: New Member ..Lens Question
I think you'd be missing too much on the wide side. The 18-140 is a very good IQ/price ratio. I don't know if you are beginning photography or not, but as a first investment in a DSLR, I will suggest you to get the standard zoom (Kit). 28mm with a cropped sensor is equivalent to 42mm on a 35mm camera which is, in my opinion, too narrow for a lot of family pictures or landscapes.
I think you'd be missing too much on the wide side. The 18-140 is a very good IQ/price ratio. I don't know if you are beginning photography or not, but as a first investment in a DSLR, I will suggest you to get the standard zoom (Kit). 28mm with a cropped sensor is equivalent to 42mm on a 35mm camera which is, in my opinion, too narrow for a lot of family pictures or landscapes.
Bob Blaylock
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Has his D600 been repaired by Nikon yet? That is one thing you need to take into the equation. They recalled all of the D600 for oil spots. If it has been repaired and is working as it should then buy it as long as it is not to high a shutter count.
Bob Blaylock
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Re: New Member ..Lens Question
My setup was going to be the 50 f1.8, and the 28-300 (FX) I am a new Nikon enthusiast, my prior camera was a Canon T2i. I loved it, but I finally decided to upgrade. Most of my shooting is kids sports, next would be outdoor landscape and wildlife. (hiking)
My setup was going to be the 50 f1.8, and the 28-300 (FX) I am a new Nikon enthusiast, my prior camera was a Canon T2i. I loved it, but I finally decided to upgrade. Most of my shooting is kids sports, next would be outdoor landscape and wildlife. (hiking)
Horoscope Fish
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My girlfriend shoots with a D5300 and has for some months now... She won't touch my D7100, or my D750, because they're just too big for her hands. Ergonomics matter and if it doesn't feel right don't do it. You're not crazy for not wanting to buy his FX gear if it's not what you want. The D5300 is an extremely capable camera and with top notch glass can really do amazing things. Jessica uses a simple 35mm f/1.8G on her D5300 for probably +99% of her shots and she routinely gets stupendous shots. It can't be repeated often enough... It ain't the camera, it's the photographer behind it.
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Vixen
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Re: New Member ..Lens Question
Linky's no work!! How come you have a link to your reply anyway?
Linky's no work!! How come you have a link to your reply anyway?
