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What do you guys think of the Nikkor 55-200? I know build quality isn't the greatest but in terms of overall image quality, how well does it perform? I've been trying to get out of photo to free up some funds for a new amp, but the more I read this thread, the more I get drawn back. I'm now reconsidering the 18-200vr and regret selling my D70 for my D50, this really is worse than audio!
I don't own the 18-200mm vr just yet. But for now, the 17-80mm is my primary all around lens. I'd dump the 18-70mm once I got the 18-200mm later this year (likely end of the year). I just pulled the trigger on the 17-50mm, and it was a hard one since the SP90 is also another lens in my "must buy" list...and Tamron USA is giving a 90 bucks rebate now for the SP90, knocking the price down to around 359USD shipped. I'll see myself having a collection of:
You can try selling your 18-70mm to nsjong head-fi price (refer to post above )
Your Tamron 17-50mm, you can sell it to me once you've got your VR. (don't think you'll sell it anyway, plus I can't buy any lenses anymore at the moment)
I personally dont' need 18-200mm. Never used long zoom, and don't really plan to (pretty ironic coming from someone who used to own Panasonic 12X optical).
The Tamron 90mm, that is one great lens. I used to plan to shoot portrait with it (and macro works of course), but since I got a portrait lens, now I think it won't be used anymore until I got some macro thing to do. I don't know maybe I will if I'm too lazy to do manual stuff. It takes superb portrait too by the way.
Just wondering, any reason why you overlap the focal length? Why not go for 70-200mm if you need the 200 reach? I know deep inside that's what you want. (but gotta reach even deeper into your pocket)
Which long lens you're talking about? If you're talking about 70-200mm, oh yes, it got VR alright. But if I bought that I'd probably need a body VR from wasting that kind of money.
Just wondering, any reason why you overlap the focal length? Why not go for 70-200mm if you need the 200 reach? I know deep inside that's what you want. (but gotta reach even deeper into your pocket)
(they are awesome...buy them all!)
I bought the 17-80mm coz I didn't think I'd be able to afford the 18-200mm vr soon...the 17-80mm is a good alternative for the mean time.
Why not the 70-200mm VR? That's an easy question:
1 X 70-200mm = 2 X 18-200mm = 4-5 X 18-70mm I'd actually thought of the 80-200m before coz the bokeh is a serious killer for me! but these long focal length telephoto lens is not quite practical for daily use imho. So yeah, the 18-200mm vr is a good compromise.
I need the 17-50mm mainly for indoor shots (besides, it's a good lens to keep), I'd have just used the 50mm 1.8 but I wanted a little more flexibilty. The 50mm 1.8 is a no brainer..everybody should get one whether you use it or not
Originally Posted by dj_mocok
Which long lens you're talking about? If you're talking about 70-200mm, oh yes, it got VR alright. But if I bought that I'd probably need a body VR from wasting that kind of money.
was referring to skyline's 55-200mm non-vr
ps: you're not the only one not using the sp90 much....I've read alot about ppl neglecting the 90mm for various reasons....the 90mm just gets neglected all the time regardless....ought to donate it to people who need it
Yeah, with that price you can get a few great lenses, but then it's a very special one. I'm so glad I don't have interest in zoom range, because zoom = $$$.
Hey, after using both Nikon 18-70mm and Tamron 17-50mm, which one do you think is a better performer? Not speed, but sharpness and colour in general? Got some sample pictures?
PS: If you want a cheap long(ish) range with good bokeh, try to get Nikon 105mm 2.5 Ai (or Ai-s).
I really wanna get that one but I know if I get it, that's more of a lens lust than a need for lens.
Edit: The reason why my Tamron is sitting is because I haven't got the time to do my still life macro. A bit lazy at the moment since still life needs a bit of time and preparation. But it will be used, don't worry. It's too good lens to be neglected.
I havent received the 17-50mm in fact, I'm placing order tomorrow, but if nsjong take my 18-70mm, I might just jump to 18-200mm VR!
Well it's winter now, nothing much that I could take...but I took 2 quick shots from my window a few days ago with my 18-70mm:
Originally Posted by dj_mocok
The reason why my Tamron is sitting is because I haven't got the time to do my still life macro. A bit lazy at the moment since still life needs a bit of time and preparation. But it will be used, don't worry. It's too good lens to be neglected.
and of course the 85mm has taken over for portrait. I must say that the 17-80mm actually has very nice and smooth bokeh as well.
Yeah, that doesn't mean I don't want one.... sick of this noise, but 8 usable megapixels and a decent 35-420mm equivalent lens for $500 is hard to beat.
Later on down the road I'm definitely getting something with more megascreens and bigger resolutions though.
I think the difference is quite obvious if you really look for it and don't have a messed up monitor.
You'd mentioned earlier that your lens filter had scratches on it. That would also contribute to a difference in contrast. Not really a fair comparison unless your oriiginal question was whether or not to use THAT particular filter, which IIRC it might have been. Comparing a scratched filter to no filter isn't exactly apples to apples.
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(don't think you'll sell it anyway, plus I can't buy any lenses anymore at the moment)
(they are awesome...buy them all!)
(I think one of the biggest advantage of apartment is the view compared to houses).