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Question for Nikon DSLR users
Hey guys,
I'm looking to get a midrange lens for my Nikon D80. Currently I have the kit lens 18-55mm, and telephoto 55-200mm VR, but I hate switching between the two just to get a good shot when the situation changes. Plus, I carry around the extra 55-200mm lens (or vice versa) in the bag which takes up a lot of space. So I was looking at the Nikon (Nikkor) 18-105mm VR lens as a midrange lens that still has enough zoom capability. What do you guys think of the 18-105mm VR lens? The 18-135mm has no VR feature (VR = Vibration Reduction, which is handy when zoomed in to minimize blurring) and the 18-200mm VR is way too expensive (even when buying used). I already have the 55-200mm as I mentioned so that covers longer range if needed. What do you guys think? Any reviews from those who have used this kind of lens? I prefer Nikkor but willing to look at other brands (Sigma, etc). Thanks!
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You could also just carry a second camera body with the other lens to avoid switching; that's normally what I do with my film cameras ( I don't like zooms with film). I just use my digital nikon with a single short zoom because it's "good enough" for what I do with that camera. I never paid attention to the VR, but I always carry a monopod.
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I have a lens from a retiring professional photographer that seems to be called an asipherical if 28-200. That is the best lens I have owned. It will focus at 18 inches and in low light... I don't know what they cost. I traded a custom made pen that I made for it...
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There are plenty of older non-VR lenses that will work with your D80 that should be within your price range. Ken Rockwell's site is pretty cool for Nikkor lens "window shopping"
With my D100 body, I use a Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8 ED AF-S which I think has been discontinued. It's a heavy lens, and I paid about $1000 two years ago, with an older Nikkor 80-200 f/4 manual focus zoom. Check out this lens, it made the top ten best list on Rockwell's site: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/28200g.htm Under $300 at Adorama, used. There's a good compatibility guide there, as well. Have fun!
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Here's a good review of the 18-105 DX lens.
It sounds like a good deal for the money but, I don't have one myself. I have an 18-200 VR.
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Great advice Stimpy. I will look around Ken Rockwell's site for a while and do my homework. Why is the 28-70mm very expensive?
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