Decided to buy a Nikon DSLR need lens suggestions - GoFuckYourself.com

WarChild · 03-01-2012, 12:47 PM

So I think I'm going to pickup a d7000 with much research and input from many GFYers in my last thread. Now I need to look at lenses.

Again, I am not aiming at being a professional, semi-professional or even overyly-enthusiastic amateur. I just want a good camera to take pictures of marathons, triathalons, rock climbing, hiking etc. I'm going to buy a good point and shoot for those places I can't/don't want to lug a DSLR around.

I've read lots of good things about the 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II AF-S DX lens. Should I start with something like this and maybe one more lens? Buy a different two lens combination? What's a good fit to start? Ideally I'd like to keep lenses ~ $1000 to start.

baddog · 03-01-2012, 12:51 PM

I use a Sigma 18-200 on my Canon and love it. the 18-55 is usually not enough, and the 55-250 was too much. The 18-200 keeps me from swapping lenses constantly.

JFK · 03-01-2012, 12:53 PM

I have the 18-200 a great all around lens

Grapesoda · 03-01-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by WarChild

So I think I'm going to pickup a d7000 with much research and input from many GFYers in my last thread. Now I need to look at lenses.

Again, I am not aiming at being a professional, semi-professional over even overyly-enthusiastic amateur. I just want a good camera to take pictures of marathons, triathalons, rock climbing, hiking etc. I'm going to buy a good point and shoot for those places I can't/don't want to lug a DSLR around.

I've read lots of good things about the 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II AF-S DX lens. Should I start with something like this and maybe one more lens? Buy a different two lens combination? What's a good fit to start? Ideally I'd like to keep lenses ~ $1000 to start.

yeah 18-200 is a good place to start.. not so good for low light, but a great entry lens. then pick up a 50mm 1.8 if you can or 1.4 for low light shenanigans

Alice22 · 03-02-2012, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bm bradley

then pick up a 50mm 1.8 if you can or 1.4 for low light shenanigans

Yep, it's a must have.

ManuelX · 03-02-2012, 02:54 AM

What sort of pictures do you plan to take?

HomerSimpson · 03-02-2012, 08:09 AM

18-200 VR all around lens... if it's to big or too heavy to take it around get something "shorter" like 18-105vr or 18-135... also buy ONLY Nikon lenses since most Sigma and similar are just waste of money...

Spike D · 03-02-2012, 08:27 AM

Here is a quick review of the Nikon 18-200 I have one and love it.

sexybabe · 03-02-2012, 09:38 AM

nikon 24-70 + Nikon 70+200

borked · 03-02-2012, 11:20 AM

I have this one:

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/1755.htm

and it's an absolute beauty - excellent glass.

For the zooms, I interchange with the sigma 70-200 f2.8, but that's a bit of a monster and so I need a monopod for that most of the time...

03-01-2012, 12:47 PM	#1
WarChild Let slip the dogs of war. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bermuda Posts: 17,263	Decided to buy a Nikon DSLR need lens suggestions So I think I'm going to pickup a d7000 with much research and input from many GFYers in my last thread. Now I need to look at lenses. Again, I am not aiming at being a professional, semi-professional or even overyly-enthusiastic amateur. I just want a good camera to take pictures of marathons, triathalons, rock climbing, hiking etc. I'm going to buy a good point and shoot for those places I can't/don't want to lug a DSLR around. I've read lots of good things about the 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II AF-S DX lens. Should I start with something like this and maybe one more lens? Buy a different two lens combination? What's a good fit to start? Ideally I'd like to keep lenses ~ $1000 to start. __________________ . Last edited by WarChild; 03-01-2012 at 12:59 PM..

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03-02-2012, 08:27 AM	#8
Spike D Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 600	Here is a quick review of the Nikon 18-200 I have one and love it. __________________ SoloSlutCash email: Admin (at) SoloSlutCash (dot) com

03-02-2012, 11:20 AM	#10
borked Totally Borked Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,284	I have this one: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/1755.htm and it's an absolute beauty - excellent glass. For the zooms, I interchange with the sigma 70-200 f2.8, but that's a bit of a monster and so I need a monopod for that most of the time... __________________ For coding work - hit me up on andy // borkedcoder // com (consider figuring out the email as test #1) All models are wrong, but some are useful. George E.P. Box. p202

03-01-2012, 12:51 PM	#2
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	I use a Sigma 18-200 on my Canon and love it. the 18-55 is usually not enough, and the 55-250 was too much. The 18-200 keeps me from swapping lenses constantly.

03-02-2012, 02:54 AM	#6
ManuelX Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Andorra Posts: 657	What sort of pictures do you plan to take?

03-02-2012, 09:38 AM	#9
sexybabe Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,129	nikon 24-70 + Nikon 70+200