muikabochi 208 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 It'the Lenses thread. Say hi. This weekend my friend showed me his Nikkor 80-400mm lens. Nice it was. Got me wanting it. But he said that lens is actually over 8 years old now and well overdue an update, though I can't find anything concrete online in the rumours on new Nikon gear. Best rumour I could find was "possibly this year" for an updated lens. I was only able to use it for a few minutes and didn't have my 18-200 to compare, but would really like to compare. Wondering just how much difference there is and if having both would be worth it. (Want to zoooom in more than I can now). Any thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 if you're talking about this one it was released in 2002. I's not a DX so you will have to upgrade your camera to FX to enjoy it fully. However, your DX format would put the magnification up to 1.5 times. Since my everyday lens is now I am sticking to this range and the next would probably be the 70-300 range. My current 70-300 needs chucking. The calibration is faulty. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 Thats the one thursday (top). Yes that is why so many people are seemingly hoping for an updated version soon. I might just wait. The 70-300 wouldn't give me less difference than the 80-400 (right?) so I think I might just wait.... not as if I'm desperate. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Ive got the 18-200 and love it, but would like a wide angled lense as well as the 70-200. So many toys to buy, so little money. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 I have the 18-200 as well CB - it's my default lens, really like it. For wide angle I have the Nikkor 12-24mm which takes very sharp and very wide pictures. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 The worry here is that Nikon has gone FX at the high end and that DX will ultimately be a dead end. When an FX body comes out for under 100,000 yen, it could well be game over. If you want a say 400mm zoom and have a body with a built-in AF motor (i.e., not a D40, D60 etc), any cheap old zoom from ten years ago will get you in closer for cheap if F5.6 or F6.3 is enough. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Yes looking at some others as well. The "Bigma" has caught my eye Sigma 50-500mm, never used a Sigma lens before........ Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 SIGMA Significantly Inferior Glass Made for Amateaurs I think that's what it stands for. But anyway, why go third party if you've bought Nikkors all along. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Is that just snob talk though thursday? (Real question, I am only just starting to look round and learn). Yes my lenses so far are Nikkor but while I would like to keep going with Nikkor I am open to other options. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 thursday - does tokina stand for anything? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Tokina Truely Only Kept by INAdequates Yes, complete snob talk. Third party lens makers survive because they are competitive. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Just looking at the Sigma 50-500. Whoooah. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Not getting much work done today! Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Originally Posted By: muikabochi I have the 18-200 as well CB - it's my default lens, really like it. For wide angle I have the Nikkor 12-24mm which takes very sharp and very wide pictures. same here Muika, but its my only lense, and one that is damn sweet too!!! Ive looked at that lense...isnt it something like F1.8 or 2.2 or something like that? Thats the kind of wide angle Id like. Your wide angle shots are sweet Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Thanks. That Sigma 50-500 looks like it could be a lot of serious fun. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 bushpig bought one like that, I dont remember exactly what it was, but from Fattwins place he was taking pics of people on top of Shirouma in Hakuba and over towards Tsugaike. Sweet pics, but from what I hear, youre better off getting a Nikkor. Thats just hearsay cuz I dont know personally. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Right, I'm sure you are better off getting a Nikkor, but they cost way way more (so in a way you'll be much worse off I suppose! haha). That lens you can get for around 90,000 yen which is actually very tempting for some lets superzooming fun. This is now totally consuming my day! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I'm sure you're reading the reviews out there. The price is very good, and looks fun. I have a 70-300 and a 2x converter. Don't use it much though. I think BP bought a sausage dog and mistook it for a lens. There's a pic somewhere but can't be arsed to find it. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Currently looking up that photo, will post when I find it Link to post Share on other sites
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thursday 1 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 My bag of toys: my lovely D700 24mm, lovely smooth metal barrel 50mm, a bit plasticky and was quite cheap 24-70 everyday lens 70-300, don't use this much, mines the old discontinued one without the VR 28-200, don't use this much. I dropped this on my balcony while taking some sunsets. The zoom ring is a bit notchy now Think my next toy should be this baby: Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 That last one is what I was looking at. Problem with it is it is getting rather old and the new one ain't on no seeable horizon. I get impatient when I want something. Here's mine while we're at it, love them all Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Go on buy buy buy.... you know you want to! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Well after a full day of research (!) and taking into account my parents have been wanting to know what to buy me for my big birthday coming up, I have gone and ordered the 50-500mm. Oh dear what have I done. I reckon I might get a lot of fun out of that. It will also help with my arm muscles perhaps. Expect some bird and animal photos in the near future! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 What's the BIG birthday Muika? You turning 21 again? YAY for parents willing to pay for thier grown kids toys Link to post Share on other sites
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