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02/10/2006 06:30:02 PM · #1 |
I wondered if any body had any recommendations on lenses no budget! Iam looking to find out which lens manufacture is best for telephoto, medium telephoto, wide, super wide, and macro iam using a Nikon f mount and i have the S3PRO I cant figure out if sigma is better then nikon for a given focal length or tamron or that other company whats it called kino or somethign please help lol thanks
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02/10/2006 06:32:39 PM · #2 |
| i'd be willing to bet nikon glass probably is superior almost across the board to 3rd party manufactures. |
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02/12/2006 04:23:37 PM · #3 |
| Thats what i was think wasnt sure though especially with the ad features d type lens provide unless other manufactures make that to ... |
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02/12/2006 06:53:53 PM · #4 |
For a given lens mount by a manufacturer, glass by that manufacturer will usually be superior to third party... sometimes third party lenses will far outweigh the manufacturer's in quality for the same price though. I don't know enough about nikon glass to answer this question specifically though. Canon are way better though :P
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02/12/2006 07:00:15 PM · #5 |
Dive these Lens Tests, they are pretty fine and easy to understand. Not all listed, but there are listed quite a many. I was looking for something for Canon, but there must be more, I am sure.
Message edited by author 2006-02-12 19:03:19. |
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02/13/2006 02:36:21 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by riot:
For a given lens mount by a manufacturer, glass by that manufacturer will usually be superior to third party... sometimes third party lenses will far outweigh the manufacturer's in quality for the same price though. I don't know enough about nikon glass to answer this question specifically though. Canon are way better though :P |
I'll buy a canon if you can prove that ...... You definatley have my attention lol |
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02/13/2006 02:38:41 PM · #7 |
| Simple answer.... look at the sidelines of any sporting event. All of those big white lenses should tell you something! :) |
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02/13/2006 03:02:11 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by LEONJR:
...which lens manufacture is best for telephoto, medium telephoto, wide, super wide, and macro |
This is a question that cannot be answered simply. Volumes have been written, and the answer, for any given focal length, still depends on how you define quality. Is optical quality the only criteria? Is build quality relevant? Compatibility with full-frame? Forward compatibility with new camera bodies? What image quality parameters (e.g. sharpness, contrtast, flare resistance, CA, distortion, color rendition, coma & astigmatism) are important, and how are they to be weighted? Would an f/5.6 and an f/2.8 lens giving the same image quality "wide open" rate the same (I hope not)?
Originally posted by LEONJR:
...I cant figure out if sigma is better then nikon for a given focal length or tamron or that other company whats it called kino or somethign... |
I think you're referring to Tokina...
Again, if you concentrate on one focal length (or a common zoom range, say, 24-70mm or thereabouts, you can make some judgements. For another range, those judgements need to be fully reassessed, the results will often be quite different. There is no easy answer, no generalization that can be made. Even different lenses by the same manufacturer covering similar zoom range, or the same focal length, can vary wildly in quality.
Here's a procedure that may be helpful in assisting you you to make intelligent, informed choices:
1.) Define what focal length (or range) you are interested in (this can be a lot harder than it sounds)
2.) Define your realistic budget (again, harder than it sounds)
3.) Define your priorities regarding image quality, build, compatibility, etcetera.
3.) Read extensively about the lenses available within your budget (and above!) in the focal length or zoom range of interest. Rate against your priorities
4.) Search for images taken with the two or three top choices, as well as for more expensive choices
5.) You are now prepared to make an informed decision, including knowing what and how much you are trading off, if any, for budget considerations
Recognize that you will make some mistakes. Learn from them and refine your selection technique. Recognize going in that buying a slightly more expensive lens, once, may cost less than buying something cheaper, being dissatisfied, and having to re-buy. Above all, have fun with lens selection.
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02/13/2006 03:13:00 PM · #9 |
| One really great third-party lens is the Tamron 28-75mm. I haven't ever used(or held) the L-series equivelant, but it(the Tamron) is supposedly just about as good optically for like 1/3rd of the price. |
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02/13/2006 03:43:01 PM · #10 |
LEON - you say $ is not an issue. With that in mind the best super tele for the Nikon F mount would be the Nikkor 500mm F4 and or the Nikkor 200-400 VR F4, both for about $5k.
For a medium tele look at the Nikon 70-200 VR 2.8.
For mid range the Tamron 28-75 2.8 is a pretty sweet deal.
For wide angle zoom look a the Nikkor 12-24 or a prime.
Gotta go for now. Good luck. |
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02/13/2006 04:39:34 PM · #11 |
Sweet Sweet Sweet good stuff i now i gotta print this page out and do research thank you very much everyone!!!!!
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