Comments for Buy Nikon Lens http://buynikonlens.com Zoom, Telephoto, Wide Angle, Prime Sat, 19 May 2012 18:01:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Comment on Q&A: Highest Strength AF Zoom Lens for Nikon D40? by Edwin http://buynikonlens.com/qa-highest-strength-af-zoom-lens-for-nikon-d40.html#comment-635 Edwin Sat, 19 May 2012 18:01:40 +0000 http://buynikonlens.com/qa-highest-strength-af-zoom-lens-for-nikon-d40.html#comment-635 Time for some self-education. First, READ & STUDY the Owner's Manual for your camera. Take it one section at a time and practice the settings shown in that section. Once you feel comfortable with them, go to the next section. Second, buy a couple of books on photography. The following ones were reviewed in the Dec. 2007 issue of Shutterbug (shutterbug.com). "Hands-On Digital Photography" by George Schaub "How Digital Photography Works: 2nd. Edition" by Ron White I also believe that reading photography magazines is beneficial. Visit your library and read the ones they subscribe to. Choose one or two that you really like and subscribe to it/them. My personal favorite is Shutterbug. If macro photography is your main interest then buy a real macro lens*. Nikon uses the term "micro" for their macro lenses. They offer them in focal lengths of 50mm, 60mm, 85mm and 105mm. I've always used a 100mm macro because I like the longer working distance, especially for bees and butterflys. If your budget allows, the AF-S VR MICRO-NIKKOR 105mm f2.8 IF-ED would be your best choice. It has Auto Focus and Vibration Reduction. * A true macro lens will give you a 1:1 (life-size) image on your sensor. It is designed to give the best results at close focusing distances. It has a flat field of focus which is needed for photographs of stamps or books. IMO zoom lenses that have the word "macro" attached to them should really be labeled "close focusing". Most of them give you a 1:4 (1/4 life size) image and don't have a flat field of focus. This is not to say that you can't get some good images with them - you can. Its just that a true macro lens is a better choice for macro photography. Time for some self-education.

First, READ & STUDY the Owner’s Manual for your camera. Take it one section at a time and practice the settings shown in that section. Once you feel comfortable with them, go to the next section.

Second, buy a couple of books on photography. The following ones were reviewed in the Dec. 2007 issue of Shutterbug (shutterbug.com).

“Hands-On Digital Photography” by George Schaub

“How Digital Photography Works: 2nd. Edition” by Ron White

I also believe that reading photography magazines is beneficial. Visit your library and read the ones they subscribe to. Choose one or two that you really like and subscribe to it/them. My personal favorite is Shutterbug.

If macro photography is your main interest then buy a real macro lens*. Nikon uses the term “micro” for their macro lenses. They offer them in focal lengths of 50mm, 60mm, 85mm and 105mm. I’ve always used a 100mm macro because I like the longer working distance, especially for bees and butterflys. If your budget allows, the AF-S VR MICRO-NIKKOR 105mm f2.8 IF-ED would be your best choice. It has Auto Focus and Vibration Reduction.

* A true macro lens will give you a 1:1 (life-size) image on your sensor. It is designed to give the best results at close focusing distances. It has a flat field of focus which is needed for photographs of stamps or books. IMO zoom lenses that have the word “macro” attached to them should really be labeled “close focusing”. Most of them give you a 1:4 (1/4 life size) image and don’t have a flat field of focus. This is not to say that you can’t get some good images with them – you can. Its just that a true macro lens is a better choice for macro photography.

]]> Comment on Will a Pentax 70-200 zoom lens fit a Nikon Digital DX40? by william a http://buynikonlens.com/will-a-pentax-70-200-zoom-lens-fit-a-nikon-digital-dx40.html#comment-630 william a Thu, 10 May 2012 14:45:00 +0000 http://buynikonlens.com/will-a-pentax-70-200-zoom-lens-fit-a-nikon-digital-dx40.html#comment-630 no its two difernt brands no its two difernt brands

]]> Comment on whats the best 300mm zoom lens for Nikon? by fhotoace http://buynikonlens.com/whats-the-best-300mm-zoom-lens-for-nikon.html#comment-629 fhotoace Mon, 07 May 2012 14:59:57 +0000 http://buynikonlens.com/whats-the-best-300mm-zoom-lens-for-nikon.html#comment-629 The Nikon 300mm F/4 is about that cost new ( £575) but if you need the 300mm f/2.8 then you may just have to buy a used one ... even then I don't know if you can find one for under £1500 New £2280 + VAT The Nikon 300mm F/4 is about that cost new ( £575)

but if you need the 300mm f/2.8 then you may just have to buy a used one … even then I don’t know if you can find one for under £1500 New £2280 + VAT

]]> Comment on whats the best 300mm zoom lens for Nikon? by vienna2001 http://buynikonlens.com/whats-the-best-300mm-zoom-lens-for-nikon.html#comment-628 vienna2001 Mon, 07 May 2012 14:06:35 +0000 http://buynikonlens.com/whats-the-best-300mm-zoom-lens-for-nikon.html#comment-628 Dunno about the Ewe Kay but Sigma's 70-200 f2.8 HSM goes for about $ 1100 over here and it's a screaming deal. Fast AF, superb optics, built like a brick outhouse. Basically it's a Nikon AF-S at a reasonable price. I would then shell out another 100 of Her Majesty's quid or so for their 1.4X teleconverter, which does not slow down AF or degrade image. That leaves you with ummm (counts on fingers) 98 to 280 at a constant f4 -- should do the trick. Just my tuppence worth. Dunno about the Ewe Kay but Sigma’s 70-200 f2.8 HSM goes for about $ 1100 over here and it’s a screaming deal.

Fast AF, superb optics, built like a brick outhouse. Basically it’s a Nikon AF-S at a reasonable price.

I would then shell out another 100 of Her Majesty’s quid or so for their 1.4X teleconverter, which does not slow down AF or degrade image.

That leaves you with ummm (counts on fingers) 98 to 280 at a constant f4 — should do the trick.

Just my tuppence worth.

]]> Comment on whats the best 300mm zoom lens for Nikon? by Larry http://buynikonlens.com/whats-the-best-300mm-zoom-lens-for-nikon.html#comment-627 Larry Mon, 07 May 2012 13:46:03 +0000 http://buynikonlens.com/whats-the-best-300mm-zoom-lens-for-nikon.html#comment-627 If you have that kind of cash, make sure whatever you buy is a f2.8, anything higher is going to be a slow lens and not the best for sports. If you have that kind of cash, make sure whatever you buy is a f2.8, anything higher is going to be a slow lens and not the best for sports.

]]> Comment on I have a Nikon 17-35mm AF-S Zoom-Nikkor Lens f/2.8-f/22 that I used on my Nikon N80. Should I keep it? by natesphotography http://buynikonlens.com/i-have-a-nikon-17-35mm-af-s-zoom-nikkor-lens-f2-8-f22-that-i-used-on-my-nikon-n80-should-i-keep-it.html#comment-624 natesphotography Fri, 04 May 2012 13:33:17 +0000 http://buynikonlens.com/i-have-a-nikon-17-35mm-af-s-zoom-nikkor-lens-f2-8-f22-that-i-used-on-my-nikon-n80-should-i-keep-it.html#comment-624 Why would you want to sell it? There's no reason why you need to replace it, the 17-35mm being one of the finest wide angle zooms that Nikon has ever made. If you do want to sell it, however, I would be willing to buy it for $ 200.00. Why would you want to sell it? There’s no reason why you need to replace it, the 17-35mm being one of the finest wide angle zooms that Nikon has ever made.

If you do want to sell it, however, I would be willing to buy it for $ 200.00.

]]> Comment on I have a Nikon 17-35mm AF-S Zoom-Nikkor Lens f/2.8-f/22 that I used on my Nikon N80. Should I keep it? by Miss. Independent http://buynikonlens.com/i-have-a-nikon-17-35mm-af-s-zoom-nikkor-lens-f2-8-f22-that-i-used-on-my-nikon-n80-should-i-keep-it.html#comment-623 Miss. Independent Fri, 04 May 2012 13:19:43 +0000 http://buynikonlens.com/i-have-a-nikon-17-35mm-af-s-zoom-nikkor-lens-f2-8-f22-that-i-used-on-my-nikon-n80-should-i-keep-it.html#comment-623 I think you should keep it. I doubt you'll be able to get back what you paid for it, and it's a good lens and should work on your new camera fine. I think you should keep it. I doubt you’ll be able to get back what you paid for it, and it’s a good lens and should work on your new camera fine.

]]> Comment on Q&A: I need a high quality zoom lens for my Nikon D90? by KB http://buynikonlens.com/qa-i-need-a-high-quality-zoom-lens-for-my-nikon-d90.html#comment-621 KB Tue, 01 May 2012 12:21:35 +0000 http://buynikonlens.com/qa-i-need-a-high-quality-zoom-lens-for-my-nikon-d90.html#comment-621 One in all is the 18-200mm The better option is to get the 14-24mm, 24-70mm, and 70-200mm f/2.8 set If you don't wanna spend that much opt for a used 17-35mm, 35-70mm, 80-200mm f/2.8 set If f/2.8's aren't your thing the 18-70mm and 70-300 is a great and cheap combo. The 18-55mm and 55-200mm is a cheaper alternative but has less range The 80-400 is a superzoom as is the off-brand (sigma) 50-500 Or just screw it all and get a set of primes 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 135mm The best landscape lenses are (from cheapest to priciest ($ 100ish to $ 2000esque) 18-55mm 24mm 18-70mm (sharp) 18-105mm (sharp) 10.5mm (Tack sharp) 16-70mm 18-200mm 10-24mm 12-24mm 16mm 17-55mm (Tack sharp and great bokeh) 16-35mm FF(sharp) 17-35mm FF(Tack sharp and great bokeh) 14-24mm FF(Tack sharp) The best lenses for birds (from cheapest to priciest ($ 100ish to $ 5000esque) 55-200mm 70-300mm (sharp) 18-200mm 80-200mm (Tack sharp and great bokeh) 80-400mm (Tack sharp and great bokeh) 70-200mm (Tack sharp, fast AF, and great bokeh) 200-400mm (Tack sharp and fast AF) 400mm (Tack sharp, fast AF, and great bokeh) 500mm(Tack sharp) 600mm(Tack sharp) 800mm I shoot with a D90 (and love it) and use The 17-35mm, 10.5mm, and 18-70mm for my landscapes and will borrow the 80-400 for birds... One in all is the 18-200mm

The better option is to get the 14-24mm, 24-70mm, and 70-200mm f/2.8 set

If you don’t wanna spend that much opt for a used 17-35mm, 35-70mm, 80-200mm f/2.8 set

If f/2.8′s aren’t your thing the 18-70mm and 70-300 is a great and cheap combo.

The 18-55mm and 55-200mm is a cheaper alternative but has less range

The 80-400 is a superzoom as is the off-brand (sigma) 50-500

Or just screw it all and get a set of primes 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 135mm

The best landscape lenses are (from cheapest to priciest ($ 100ish to $ 2000esque)

18-55mm
24mm
18-70mm (sharp)
18-105mm (sharp)
10.5mm (Tack sharp)
16-70mm
18-200mm
10-24mm
12-24mm
16mm
17-55mm (Tack sharp and great bokeh)
16-35mm FF(sharp)
17-35mm FF(Tack sharp and great bokeh)
14-24mm FF(Tack sharp)

The best lenses for birds (from cheapest to priciest ($ 100ish to $ 5000esque)

55-200mm
70-300mm (sharp)
18-200mm
80-200mm (Tack sharp and great bokeh)
80-400mm (Tack sharp and great bokeh)
70-200mm (Tack sharp, fast AF, and great bokeh)
200-400mm (Tack sharp and fast AF)
400mm (Tack sharp, fast AF, and great bokeh)
500mm(Tack sharp)
600mm(Tack sharp)
800mm

I shoot with a D90 (and love it) and use The 17-35mm, 10.5mm, and 18-70mm for my landscapes and will borrow the 80-400 for birds…

]]> Comment on How do I zoom in when I view my pictures on my Nikon d50? by keerok http://buynikonlens.com/how-do-i-zoom-in-when-i-view-my-pictures-on-my-nikon-d50.html#comment-617 keerok Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:49:06 +0000 http://buynikonlens.com/how-do-i-zoom-in-when-i-view-my-pictures-on-my-nikon-d50.html#comment-617 There is a semblance of that feature in the D50 but the magnification is useless. I say zooming in during preview is almost absent in the D50. There is a semblance of that feature in the D50 but the magnification is useless. I say zooming in during preview is almost absent in the D50.

]]> Comment on Q&A: Which Nikon lenses do you get the most bang for your buck? by keerok http://buynikonlens.com/qa-which-nikon-lenses-do-you-get-the-most-bang-for-your-buck.html#comment-612 keerok Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:42:25 +0000 http://buynikonlens.com/qa-which-nikon-lenses-do-you-get-the-most-bang-for-your-buck.html#comment-612 I would say the 18-55mm would be the best for you but it seems you don't appreciate it. Most people forget that they can actually get nearer to their subject most of the time to get a nearer shot. At the moment, I personally use a manual 50mm f/2 prime as my walk-around lens. I would say the 18-55mm would be the best for you but it seems you don’t appreciate it. Most people forget that they can actually get nearer to their subject most of the time to get a nearer shot. At the moment, I personally use a manual 50mm f/2 prime as my walk-around lens.

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