Travel lens

Simresd · 12th April 2005

Hi,

may i know how does this 2 compare

1/18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
2/18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC

for travelling on D70?

I know 2/ is about $400 but nuts about 1/

Kindly advise.

zola70 · 12th April 2005

Originally Posted by Simresd

Hi,

may i know how does this 2 compare

1/18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
2/18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC

for travelling on D70?

I know 2/ is about $400 but nuts about 1/

Kindly advise.

Why do you consider the above 2 lens are travel lens?

I suggest 24-120 VR lens.

Have you consider?

You won't regret the VR function especially evening shots. No need to carry tripod.

helm · 12th April 2005

Originally Posted by zola70

Why do you consider the above 2 lens are travel lens?

I suggest 24-120 VR lens. Have you consider?

You won't regret the VR function especially evening shots. No need to carry tripod.

What is the price for the lens u recommend??

espn · 12th April 2005

Originally Posted by helm

What is the price for the lens u recommend??

$930~960 cheapest I think

helm · 12th April 2005

Arigato for info

nightwolf75 · 12th April 2005

u can pick up the VR lens here in BnS. think there're 2 on sale now...

anyway, the sigma 18-125mm is not dat bad a travel lens. yeah, sure. no VR (IS if u coming from canon). but, a lens dat covers from wide-angle to tele in one package is quite appealing as a travel lens. can read more abt the 18-125 here.
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...&cat=37&page=2

do note - its meant to be used on a DSLR. on a SLR, it will give u vignetting (dark corners on ur pic).

espn · 12th April 2005

I will still opt for either 12-24 or 17-35 + 50 f/1.8 for travelling

Simresd · 12th April 2005

Originally Posted by espn

$930~960 cheapest I think

Alamak.

Of course i am chosing those cheap lens lah. No moolah lah.

Can we talk about something cheaper?

kristlbel · 12th April 2005

Originally Posted by espn

I will still opt for either 12-24 or 17-35 + 50 f/1.8 for travelling

how much is the 17-35 now?

espn · 12th April 2005

Originally Posted by kristlbel

how much is the 17-35 now?

Kris, PM me

nightwolf75 · 12th April 2005

Originally Posted by Simresd

Alamak.

Of course i am chosing those cheap lens lah. No moolah lah.

Can we talk about something cheaper?

then, dat would be the sigma 18-125mm. think if u post a WTB, u shld be able to get one for ard $400.

mpenza · 12th April 2005

for comparison, B&H (a store in the US) is selling the 18-200@$US$400 vs the 18-125@$289.

Dennis · 13th April 2005

18-125 is not all that bad for the price. 18-200 will be about $600+ I think.
Both are great travelling lens. 18-200 will be out soon. Anybody want the 18-125 Nikon mount ??.

wibawa · 13th April 2005

My choice:
- AFS 24-120 VR for the VR.
- Tamron 18-200 f/3.5-6.3 looks good also, open this link for samples

nightwolf75 · 13th April 2005

Originally Posted by Dennis

18-125 is not all that bad for the price. 18-200 will be about $600+ I think.
Both are great travelling lens. 18-200 will be out soon. Anybody want the 18-125 Nikon mount ??.

why can't a lens manufacturer come up with 10-400/f2.8 dat weighs in at under 1kg..

megaweb · 13th April 2005

Sigma 18-125 is a better choice. Small, light and quite good quality except distortion at wide.

azul123 · 13th April 2005

Originally Posted by nightwolf75

u can pick up the VR lens here in BnS. think there're 2 on sale now...

anyway, the sigma 18-125mm is not dat bad a travel lens. yeah, sure. no VR (IS if u coming from canon). but, a lens dat covers from wide-angle to tele in one package is quite appealing as a travel lens. can read more abt the 18-125 here.
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...&cat=37&page=2

do note - its meant to be used on a DSLR. on a SLR, it will give u vignetting (dark corners on ur pic).

Have anyone used Tokina 24-200? is it any good? want to put on only one lens for travel and can it be used on both DSLR and Film bodies?

../azul123

zola70 · 13th April 2005

Originally Posted by helm

What is the price for the lens u recommend??

If you're really on a budget go to TCW, just saw last Friday that they've 2 unit 2nd hand on the shelf display selling at around 600 - 700 plus. Quite good and new condition.

If you want brand new try Cam-X and TCW, shop warranty around $850 - $900.

espn · 13th April 2005

Originally Posted by Dennis

18-125 is not all that bad for the price. 18-200 will be about $600+ I think.
Both are great travelling lens. 18-200 will be out soon. Anybody want the 18-125 Nikon mount ??.

Only if it's a f/2.8 and Nikkor

wolf_agent · 13th April 2005

the Tamron 18-200 seems like a good alternative from Nikon 24-120 VR.

Any idea is it available here and price wise?

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Simresd Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 84	Travel lens Hi, may i know how does this 2 compare 1/18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC 2/18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC for travelling on D70? I know 2/ is about $400 but nuts about 1/ Kindly advise.

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nightwolf75 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in bet MORE diaper changes... Posts: 14,579	u can pick up the VR lens here in BnS. think there're 2 on sale now... anyway, the sigma 18-125mm is not dat bad a travel lens. yeah, sure. no VR (IS if u coming from canon). but, a lens dat covers from wide-angle to tele in one package is quite appealing as a travel lens. can read more abt the 18-125 here. http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...&cat=37&page=2 do note - its meant to be used on a DSLR. on a SLR, it will give u vignetting (dark corners on ur pic). __________________ When did ignorance become a point of view? - Dilbert budget AD/ROM shooter, anyone?

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megaweb Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: East Posts: 8,106	Sigma 18-125 is a better choice. Small, light and quite good quality except distortion at wide. __________________ See my Photo Gallery at the Clubsnap \| Pbase

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helm Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 157	Arigato for info

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espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	I will still opt for either 12-24 or 17-35 + 50 f/1.8 for travelling

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mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	for comparison, B&H (a store in the US) is selling the 18-200@$US$400 vs the 18-125@$289.

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Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,862	18-125 is not all that bad for the price. 18-200 will be about $600+ I think. Both are great travelling lens. 18-200 will be out soon. Anybody want the 18-125 Nikon mount ??.

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wibawa Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 180	My choice: - AFS 24-120 VR for the VR. - Tamron 18-200 f/3.5-6.3 looks good also, open this link for samples

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wolf_agent Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 241	the Tamron 18-200 seems like a good alternative from Nikon 24-120 VR. Any idea is it available here and price wise?