D200 lenses

[Scratje]

A friend of mine has to plans to buy a Nikon D200, after he saw my baby now he want one too... I use a wide range of Nikkor lenses, the expensive series... but he is more on the budget.... he has already sold his entire Canon set to someone else and need to buy everything new....

Like to know what kind of lenses you use with your D200 so I can show him a few combinations for different budgets.... and what people love to use in practice...

thanks for the help

[agape01]

Buy one AFS 18-200 VR would be a good start.

[Ramius]

Please tell you friend to consider carefully why the changeover of an entire system.

Budget is the most important consideration for most of us but is not the only factor. Lens catalogue/availability, accessories support and upgrade path (if intended) are also important.

Once he confirms his shooting style (landscape, portrait, events etc ), matching equipment becomes easier.

Personally, the 18-200 was an important consideration for me. The other was its support of manual lenses.

[espn]

Originally Posted by Ramius Please tell you friend to consider carefully why the changeover of an entire system.

I would advise the same but do note that his friend has already sold his system.

Originally Posted by Ramius Budget is the most important consideration for most of us but is not the only factor. Lens catalogue/availability, accessories support and upgrade path (if intended) are also important. Once he confirms his shooting style (landscape, portrait, events etc ), matching equipment becomes easier. Personally, the 18-200 was an important consideration for me. The other was its support of manual lenses.

Just to add to the above. For starters, he might wanna consider the D200 + 35 f/2 or 50 f/1.8 to kick off. Since he's on budget, the rest of the glasses he might want to consider will be based mostly on his shooting style.

Let us know his main shooting interest and it'd be easier to introduce the entry to mid-level glasses that he may consider owning.

[surge]

since he used to have a entire canon set, i am sure he knows well what lens/focal length he use most or like best.

doesnt he has any idea what he wants?

if he wants a do-all, then 18-200 is great.

if has certain preferences, then different lens good for different things. for 500, it will be better for him to get a 18-70 than a 35/2. but if he shoots mainly low light. a 35/2 is better.

what does he want?

[jeryltan]

Agree with you.. 35mm f/2 Just got mine yesterday..

Originally Posted by espn I would advise the same but do note that his friend has already sold his system. Just to add to the above. For starters, he might wanna consider the D200 + 35 f/2 or 50 f/1.8 to kick off. Since he's on budget, the rest of the glasses he might want to consider will be based mostly on his shooting style. Let us know his main shooting interest and it'd be easier to introduce the entry to mid-level glasses that he may consider owning.

[Cheesecake]

Originally Posted by Scratje A friend of mine has to plans to buy a Nikon D200, after he saw my baby now he want one too... I use a wide range of Nikkor lenses, the expensive series... but he is more on the budget.... he has already sold his entire Canon set to someone else and need to buy everything new.... Like to know what kind of lenses you use with your D200 so I can show him a few combinations for different budgets.... and what people love to use in practice... thanks for the help

alamak! u're using Nikon system, surely u can advise ur fren on some lenses?

[Scratje]

Originally Posted by Cheesecake alamak! u're using Nikon system, surely u can advise ur fren on some lenses?

I use the professional line of Nikkor around the S$2000.- one of my lenses is the AF-S VR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED of S$7000... only my friend dont mind to use also Sigma, Tokina and cheaper Nikkors because his budget is much smaller... I never used them, so I don't know and can't give him any information about it... thats why I asked for help...

like to know the experiences of other users of the D200 with several budget lenses...

Quote: Please tell you friend to consider carefully why the changeover of an entire system.

Don't worry, he has very consider carefully about his decision... that is something what you don't do in one day of course... he saw my Nikon equipment and was falling in love slowely... and decided to change....

He don't know or he will use one big zoom-lens or several lenses.... he wanna have several options and make then a decision...
Why some people prefer one big zoom-lens (18-200) instead of 2 or 3 seperate lenses?

Because he is changing his entire system and making a new big investment, I advice him to see all the several options and combinations... what other people are using with there D200.... he knows what I have but that is too much expensive for him...

[longkangman]

Too late he has already sold all his previous equipment, the virus will slowly come in.
Replicate what he currently own previously it takes time and $$$.

Get those lens as mention by above user for a start.

[Cheesecake]

Originally Posted by Scratje I use the professional line of Nikkor around the S$2000.- one of my lenses is the AF-S VR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED of S$7000... only my friend dont mind to use also Sigma, Tokina and cheaper Nikkors because his budget is much smaller... I never used them, so I don't know and can't give him any information about it... thats why I asked for help... like to know the experiences of other users of the D200 with several budget lenses... ...

wow! when will u be free? we meet up for a shoot together! can try out ur big lenses!





i use lenses which *** recommended on his webby, the AFS18-55 f3.5-5.6G.

[longkangman]

Originally Posted by jeryltan Agree with you.. 35mm f/2 Just got mine yesterday..

Good choice.

But have you try the 85mmf1.4 or 105mmf2 DC both are very good for portrait, your the other part will love these if you buy as gift.

[jeryltan]

I have 85mm and 100mm for my Canon.. but Cannot afford to buy as gifts

Originally Posted by longkangman Good choice. But have you try the 85mmf1.4 or 105mmf2 DC both are very good for portrait, your the other part will love these if you buy as gift.

[Sjourn]

Choose a lens that makes the most sense.

macro: 60mm, 90 mm, 105mm, 180mm
Wide: 12-24 f/4
tele: 17-55 f/2.8
zoom: 70-200 f/2.8
super zoom: 300 f/4 or sigma 50-500mm

fixed lens: popular 50mm 1.8, too many others to name..

Depending on budget, there's nikkor, sigma, tokina, tamron to choose from. hope that helps.

[zac08]

Originally Posted by Scratje He don't know or he will use one big zoom-lens or several lenses.... he wanna have several options and make then a decision... Why some people prefer one big zoom-lens (18-200) instead of 2 or 3 seperate lenses? Because he is changing his entire system and making a new big investment, I advice him to see all the several options and combinations... what other people are using with there D200.... he knows what I have but that is too much expensive for him...

If he wants to start off cheap, and still maintain the quality, stick to the prime lenses. ESPN has made very good reccomendations with the 35mm f2 and 50mm f1.8.

And how he adds on to the range depends on how he wants to shoot, the choices change accordingly.

Also check if he intends to use film, if so, do remind him on the DX lenses...


Cheers,

[jackas_hero]

why so much debate? he should just get the f-mount counterparts for his canon lenses.

[kettobase]

wah.........showoff leh..........haha............but definitely have the clout to do so.....look at the equipment u used as u describe..... "professional line" and your choice of putting the price there..........no pun intended...... ....my next target is the tokina 80-400....given its relatively cheap price....compare to nikkor proffessional class......

i guess ppl (like me) prefer one big zoom lense nikkor 18-200 becos' its easier to carry around.....admit it isnt as gd as "professional line" but hey......i am just an amateur and i travel light....and again its relatively cheap compared to the "professional line".....they are willing to spend a bit more for convenience but not a lot more for being in the "professional line". It the truth of life.

Originally Posted by Scratje I use the professional line of Nikkor around the S$2000.- one of my lenses is the AF-S VR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED of S$7000... only my friend dont mind to use also Sigma, Tokina and cheaper Nikkors because his budget is much smaller... I never used them, so I don't know and can't give him any information about it... thats why I asked for help... like to know the experiences of other users of the D200 with several budget lenses... Don't worry, he has very consider carefully about his decision... that is something what you don't do in one day of course... he saw my Nikon equipment and was falling in love slowely... and decided to change.... He don't know or he will use one big zoom-lens or several lenses.... he wanna have several options and make then a decision... Why some people prefer one big zoom-lens (18-200) instead of 2 or 3 seperate lenses? Because he is changing his entire system and making a new big investment, I advice him to see all the several options and combinations... what other people are using with there D200.... he knows what I have but that is too much expensive for him...

[Dennis]

If he is already using other system (although sold), there is no difference in selecting lens in another system. Selecting lens is a matter of what you want to shoot and your preference not about $7000 lens or budget lens. If he does not know what he wants it is no point to have a selection as well. You should be able to advise on the difference between similar range and the advantage and disadvantage i.e. f2.8 vs f3.5 etc and not comparable image quality between the 2 (I am sure you will know cannot be compared) and also the advantage of prime vs zoom since you own Professional lens.

Originally Posted by Scratje I use the professional line of Nikkor around the S$2000.- one of my lenses is the AF-S VR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED of S$7000... only my friend dont mind to use also Sigma, Tokina and cheaper Nikkors because his budget is much smaller... I never used them, so I don't know and can't give him any information about it... thats why I asked for help... like to know the experiences of other users of the D200 with several budget lenses... Don't worry, he has very consider carefully about his decision... that is something what you don't do in one day of course... he saw my Nikon equipment and was falling in love slowely... and decided to change.... He don't know or he will use one big zoom-lens or several lenses.... he wanna have several options and make then a decision... Why some people prefer one big zoom-lens (18-200) instead of 2 or 3 seperate lenses? Because he is changing his entire system and making a new big investment, I advice him to see all the several options and combinations... what other people are using with there D200.... he knows what I have but that is too much expensive for him...

[espn]

Originally Posted by Dennis If he is already using other system (although sold), there is no difference in selecting lens in another system. Selecting lens is a matter of what you want to shoot and your preference not about $7000 lens or budget lens. If he does not know what he wants it is no point to have a selection as well. You should be able to advise on the difference between similar range and the advantage and disadvantage i.e. f2.8 vs f3.5 etc and not comparable image quality between the 2 (I am sure you will know cannot be compared) and also the advantage of prime vs zoom since you own Professional lens.

I also want a $7000 300 f/2.8 VR

[TMC]

AFS300/2.8 DII non VR you want? LG version

[Dennis]

Sure no problem, give you 1 next time we meet since I don need it anymore. Have a few around swapping fly with it.

Originally Posted by espn I also want a $7000 300 f/2.8 VR