lens doubt

ykgen · 23rd September 2004

Dear Nikonians,
in your opinion, which of the lens worth the money (i'm very poor one):
1) AF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
2) AF 70-300mm f/4-5-5.6G

and which type of Nikkor lens (type-G or type-D) s more suitable for dlsr newbie?

third question, will third party lens like tamron or sigma affect the D70's autofocus and metering system?

glennyong · 23rd September 2004

like that.... get de Sigma one lor.... 70-300mm Macro Super ii.... hmmm $390....

its better though..... tats i think la.... but nv realli used that lens before.. 1 -2 times onli.. rather ok to me la....

satan_18349 · 23rd September 2004

Originally Posted by ykgen

Dear Nikonians,
in your opinion, which of the lens worth the money (i'm very poor one):
1) AF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
2) AF 70-300mm f/4-5-5.6G

and which type of Nikkor lens (type-G or type-D) s more suitable for dlsr newbie?

third question, will third party lens like tamron or sigma affect the D70's autofocus and metering system?

2) is cheaper, but 1) is more versatile if you are not thinking of getting extra lens in near future..(as stated that you are poor...like me

)

All DX lens are 'G' lens specially created for for Nikon DSLRs...but D' or G' both works fine...

bcoolboy · 24th September 2004

Get the AF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED if these two lenses are the only choices you are considering.

If can find a AF-D 70-210 4-5.6 ED in the used market its even better both and cheaper. It's hard to find but it's worth your every penny if you're able to score a relatively underused one. I got one new then sold my 28-200 G. I guarantee you'll love the lense. It's very sharp and very fast to focus. I have used the 70-300 and it is very slow in AF-ing.

cheers,
bcoolboy

Deb · 24th September 2004

Anybody got a AF-D 70-210 4-5.6 ED lens willing to sell?

ykgen · 25th September 2004

will third party lens like tamron or sigma affect the D70's autofocus and metering system?

sykestang · 26th September 2004

Originally Posted by ykgen

will third party lens like tamron or sigma affect the D70's autofocus and metering system?

My advise. Do not buy 3rd party brand unless you really cannot afford original Nikkors. I've heard and personally experienced many bad stories on 3rd party brands like Sigma, Tamron, Tokina, etc.

As for the 2 lens, it is hard to compare as the AF28-200 IF-ED cost $500+ and the AF70-300G cost only $200+. A much better comparison would be:
1) AF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
2) AF 70-300mm f/4-5-5.6D ED

Whereas both is around $500+. In this regards, I would get the AF70-300 f/4.5-5.6D ED anytime. This lens is known for it sharpness at its class of 70-200 teles.

BTW, your earlier AF 70-300mm f/2.5-5.6G is a kit lens and some of the previous Nikon bodies like F65, F55 package with it when they sell. This lens if not wrong can get easily ~$250 (brand new with warranty) or >$180 (2nd hand)

I ever owned the AF28-200 f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED, bought it when it is launched and put up to sell 2 weeks later after trying it, due to soft images. This is inevitable as the range is too long, from 28-200.

Hope this helps.

ykgen · 27th September 2004

thank you, skyestang. i think i'll start saving money then

ericp · 27th September 2004

Agree with Sykes, but beware that the 70-300mm ED can be soft wide open as well ... you just have to make sure that you use it at the most optimal settings. It's not 100% sharp all the way through, because if it was, it would probably not sell for $500+

I haven't tried the G version, but based on what I've read, you'd do well to skip it.

Question is, what's more important to you, the short end or long end ? I would propose another one ... the 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 ... this is a good lens, a keeper on your camera body that will give you a pretty decent range. Another one, if you don't mind the shorter range, is the 24-85 AF-S.

These are all around the $500-600 range new, and perhaps 65-75% of that used. And they are original Nikkors, so should retain value better than 3rd party lenses ... not that I have anything against 3rd party, I have some of them myself, only when I can't get the range affordably in a Nikkor.

bcoolboy · 27th September 2004

Originally Posted by Deb

Anybody got a AF-D 70-210 4-5.6 ED lens willing to sell?

When I stop dreaming and actually go for the 70-200 VR, I might sell it. But then...it's a very rare piece of glass nowadays...and the 70-210 serves me very well and is lighter for travel purposes. I guess I'll have to sleep on that...

. Wait for a PM from me...if ever...

cheers,
bcoolboy

jumbocrab · 27th September 2004

If it is between those two lense, then I would recommend going for the 28-200mm. Very versatile and compact. Not bad as an all-in-one.

23rd September 2004	#1
ykgen Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KL, Penang Posts: 420	lens doubt Dear Nikonians, in your opinion, which of the lens worth the money (i'm very poor one): 1) AF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED 2) AF 70-300mm f/4-5-5.6G and which type of Nikkor lens (type-G or type-D) s more suitable for dlsr newbie? third question, will third party lens like tamron or sigma affect the D70's autofocus and metering system?

23rd September 2004	#2
glennyong Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: ClubSNAP Posts: 5,553	like that.... get de Sigma one lor.... 70-300mm Macro Super ii.... hmmm $390.... its better though..... tats i think la.... but nv realli used that lens before.. 1 -2 times onli.. rather ok to me la.... __________________ blog. http://blog.touchstudios.com.sg

24th September 2004	#4
bcoolboy Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 136	Get the AF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED if these two lenses are the only choices you are considering. If can find a AF-D 70-210 4-5.6 ED in the used market its even better both and cheaper. It's hard to find but it's worth your every penny if you're able to score a relatively underused one. I got one new then sold my 28-200 G. I guarantee you'll love the lense. It's very sharp and very fast to focus. I have used the 70-300 and it is very slow in AF-ing. cheers, bcoolboy

24th September 2004	#5
Deb Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 54	Anybody got a AF-D 70-210 4-5.6 ED lens willing to sell?

25th September 2004	#6
ykgen Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KL, Penang Posts: 420	will third party lens like tamron or sigma affect the D70's autofocus and metering system?

27th September 2004	#8
ykgen Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KL, Penang Posts: 420	thank you, skyestang. i think i'll start saving money then

27th September 2004	#9
ericp Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 577	Agree with Sykes, but beware that the 70-300mm ED can be soft wide open as well ... you just have to make sure that you use it at the most optimal settings. It's not 100% sharp all the way through, because if it was, it would probably not sell for $500+ I haven't tried the G version, but based on what I've read, you'd do well to skip it. Question is, what's more important to you, the short end or long end ? I would propose another one ... the 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 ... this is a good lens, a keeper on your camera body that will give you a pretty decent range. Another one, if you don't mind the shorter range, is the 24-85 AF-S. These are all around the $500-600 range new, and perhaps 65-75% of that used. And they are original Nikkors, so should retain value better than 3rd party lenses ... not that I have anything against 3rd party, I have some of them myself, only when I can't get the range affordably in a Nikkor.

27th September 2004	#11
jumbocrab Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 410	If it is between those two lense, then I would recommend going for the 28-200mm. Very versatile and compact. Not bad as an all-in-one.