I need two new lenses. Help me out, my heads hurting.

[harribo66]

Hi all,

I'm looking at getting a new lens, possibly two! A decent zoom and possibly another. I have read multiple threads and sites but still seem confused! [confused]

I have a nikon d3100 and i was looking at the sigma 70-300mm just for basic long length if needed.

I will mainly be taking photos of cars and the odd dog, haha. What's the best lens for car shot in good light and low light.

I have a tripod but only the basic kit lens. I would really like some new glass. Any suggestions?

any help is appreciated!

Thanks

 

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The first question i am sure will be whats your budget.

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

I go to a camera club/photographic society and there was a woman speaking last night and she said she had a 18-200 vr lens which she said was pin sharp all the way through.
I'm not convinced but apparently it is.
Not sure how much they are, or how much you have to spend.

She's apparently a well respected photographer who has given talks around the world, won various competitions etc and then she said.... Always shoot on P. I think I stopped listening to her as much after that.

 

[harribo66]

Well,I was looking at maybe getting second hand from ebay. Or new.

Probably up to 150 each.

 

[Tonys]

You may be better off maligning it £300 for one lens.

My 18-200mm i always found pretty sharp for an all rounder. Could be the way to go.

 

[Brazo]

I go to a camera club/photographic society and there was a woman speaking last night and she said she had a 18-200 vr lens which she said was pin sharp all the way through.
I'm not convinced but apparently it is.
Not sure how much they are, or how much you have to spend.

She's apparently a well respected photographer who has given talks around the world, won various competitions etc and then she said.... Always shoot on P. I think I stopped listening to her as much after that.

Well P is for professional....

If the 18-200 was pin sharp throughout Nikon wouldn't need to make any primes! Its not its a compromise lens!

 

[Brazo]

Hi all,

I'm looking at getting a new lens, possibly two! A decent zoom and possibly another. I have read multiple threads and sites but still seem confused! [confused]

I have a nikon d3100 and i was looking at the sigma 70-300mm just for basic long length if needed.

I will mainly be taking photos of cars and the odd dog, haha. What's the best lens for car shot in good light and low light.

I have a tripod but only the basic kit lens. I would really like some new glass. Any suggestions?

any help is appreciated!

Thanks

Easy buy the Tamron 17-50 2.8 should pick one up second hand for your budget
Easy #2 buy the Tamron 70-300 USD, you might be able to get one in your budget.

 

[nick172sport]

I have a Canon, and I use an 18-200 as my main lens, but also have a 50mm 1.8 Mk2.

You need a 50mm fixed focus. End of.
I was dubious before I got one, as everyone raved about them, I didn't think much of it - as soon as I got one...wow! The shots you can get are stunning. Well worth the money.

Oh, and save some cash. go to: www.digitalrev.com and buy your gear through them. They also have a VERY good youtube channel.
Comes from Hong Kong in 2 days (!!!) and at almost half RRP!

 

[Derelict-UK]

OR buy through www.panamoz.com I have bought a Tamron 70-200mm VC & Nikon D610 through them, both times their customer service is spot on (and cheaper than digital rev lol).

Also, check lens reviews out at www.dpreview.com

 

[harribo66]

That's for all the feedback.

Nick172sport. i have been looking at the 50mm but as I have a nikon I'd have to manually focus because the auto focus motor isn't in the body.

whats the 50mm like to auto focus?

 

[nick172sport]

OR buy through www.panamoz.com I have bought a Tamron 70-200mm VC & Nikon D610 through them, both times their customer service is spot on (and cheaper than digital rev lol).

From everything on my last order on DigitalRev, I cant find anything on Panamoz that's cheaper...:S

Harribo66, I can only speak for the Canon 50mm, but its really fast and accurate on AF.
I'll upload some pics later from my 50mm, as im taking the dog out now and was going to take some pics anyway

 

[harribo66]

Ok that's great nick172sport.

 

[jimbo666]

harribo66, clear your PMs!

 

[harribo66]

jimbo666 all done mate!

 

[jimbo666]

yhpm

 

[JJ!]

I would get the Nikon 35m f1.8g. I have the 50mm on full frame and find it an excellent length, the 35mm would be around that length on a crop (true 50).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001S2PPT0/?tag=cliospnet01-21

and Nikon 55-300 VR

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003ZSHNCC/?tag=cliospnet01-21

And when you have the budget, get the Tamron 17-50 f2.8.