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Now that I have my D70s, I find myself thinking of starting a glass collection. I have none of the following, but input and opinions are hereby solicited:

Tokina AF 100-300 mm
Tamron SP AF 90 mm macro
Nikon 70-300 mm AF-G
Sigma 170-500 mm 5-6.3 D APO
Nikon AF-S 55-200 mm ED
Sigma 135-400 mm
Nikon 70-210 mm f/ 4.5-6D AF
Sigma 75-300 mm APO AF

Thank you.
 
You seem to have a lot of overlap in focal lenght among the lenses in your collection; is there an advantage to have more than one lens covering the same (or nearly the same) range? In other words does a sigma lens have certain characteristics that are preferable to, say, a nikkor lens under certain circumstances or did you just start out acquiring low cost glass and then adding more capable glass without disposing the earlier stuff?

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Wow, I missed one important phrase when I originally read your post--that your have none of these lenses....... kinda changes my comment!

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Nyctea Scandiaca said:
Now that I have my D70s, I find myself thinking of starting a glass
collection. I have none of the following, but input and opinions
are hereby solicited:

Tokina AF 100-300 mm
Tamron SP AF 90 mm macro
Nikon 70-300 mm AF-G
Sigma 170-500 mm 5-6.3 D APO
Nikon AF-S 55-200 mm ED
Sigma 135-400 mm
Nikon 70-210 mm f/ 4.5-6D AF
Sigma 75-300 mm APO AF

Thank you.
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OK, I see where my question was, indeed, too vague, and indeed, there appears to be a lot of over-lap in the focal lengths of the lenses. So, let me see if I can clarify things. Where some overlap is seen:

Nikon 70-300 mm AF-G
Sigma 75-300 mm APO AF
Tokina AF 100-300 mm

Nikon AF-S 55-200 mm ED
Nikon 70-210 mm f/ 4.5-6D AF

Sigma 170-500 mm 5-6.3 D APO
Sigma 135-400 mm

If, like me, you're not made of money; have a tight budget; and want the best 'bang for your buck, and if you selected only one from each of those three groups, which three would they be? Then, knowing you must choose only one lens from those three, which one would you get, and why?

Thank you again.
 
Doesn't the camera need at least f5.6 to autofocus? Seems like some of these lenses are too slow.
Nyctea Scandiaca said:
Now that I have my D70s, I find myself thinking of starting a glass
collection. I have none of the following, but input and opinions
are hereby solicited:

Tokina AF 100-300 mm
Tamron SP AF 90 mm macro
Nikon 70-300 mm AF-G
Sigma 170-500 mm 5-6.3 D APO
Nikon AF-S 55-200 mm ED
Sigma 135-400 mm
Nikon 70-210 mm f/ 4.5-6D AF
Sigma 75-300 mm APO AF

Thank you.
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Below is my collection of glass. I highly recommend every one. The only other lens I have yet to get is the 200mm micro, but it is on my list.

Good luck with your collection!

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D50
18-55 AF-S ED 1:3.5-5.6
50mm f1.8D AF Prime
60mm f2.8D AF Micro
85mm f1.8D AF Prime
70-300mm 1:4-5.6D AF ED

 
All the glass you list you will not keep. All too slow. Sure they are cheap, but there is a reason.

My recommendation - Nikon 80-200 2.8 push-pull (used for around $500). As sharp or sharper than my 70-200 2.8 - slower to focus, but just as fast as those on your list.

Or get the 85 1.8 and then the 180 2.8. You will be very happy with these also.
 
can you not just answer the questions posed to you? what is your budget????
Nyctea Scandiaca said:
Nyctea Scandiaca said:
Now that I have my D70s, I find myself thinking of starting a glass
collection. I have none of the following, but input and opinions
are hereby solicited:

Tokina AF 100-300 mm
Tamron SP AF 90 mm macro
Nikon 70-300 mm AF-G
Sigma 170-500 mm 5-6.3 D APO
Nikon AF-S 55-200 mm ED
Sigma 135-400 mm
Nikon 70-210 mm f/ 4.5-6D AF
Sigma 75-300 mm APO AF

Thank you.
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OK, I see where my question was, indeed, too vague, and indeed,
there appears to be a lot of over-lap in the focal lengths of the
lenses. So, let me see if I can clarify things. Where some overlap
is seen:

Nikon 70-300 mm AF-G
Sigma 75-300 mm APO AF
Tokina AF 100-300 mm

Nikon AF-S 55-200 mm ED
Nikon 70-210 mm f/ 4.5-6D AF

Sigma 170-500 mm 5-6.3 D APO
Sigma 135-400 mm

If, like me, you're not made of money; have a tight budget; and
want the best 'bang for your buck, and if you selected only one
from each of those three groups, which three would they be? Then,
knowing you must choose only one lens from those three, which one
would you get, and why?

Thank you again.
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You will buy the slower lenses and then you will see the 'faster' lens and decide to sell the slow lenses and get the fast lenses.

Go slow and buy the 'fast' glass if you can.

Decided on what you like to shoot the most and buy the best 'fast' glass you can afford for that interest.

As you save money, buy the other focal lengths.

If you have to start with 'slow' lenses, try used ebay, KEH, BH used, etc to save some money because you will be selling them when you get your 'fast' glass.

We don't know your budget and what you like to shoot the most.
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save your self the upgratitis and go for the best right away. On your list I would highly recommend the 90mm macro. it's a great lens. Lens are a huge investment and they last a life time if treated right, if you dont buy the best right now, you'll spend more money on switching lenses in the future. imho, spend as much money as you can on good glass, and call it a day.
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photography is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the

significance of an event as well as of a precise organization of forms that give that event
its proper expression - cartier bresson
 
goorackerelite said:
save your self the upgratitis and go for the best right away. On
your list I would highly recommend the 90mm macro. it's a great
lens. Lens are a huge investment and they last a life time if
treated right, if you dont buy the best right now, you'll spend
more money on switching lenses in the future. imho, spend as much
money as you can on good glass, and call it a day.
--
photography is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a
second, of the
significance of an event as well as of a precise organization of
forms that give that event
its proper expression - cartier bresson
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Thank you, goorackerelite. I can't afford the best, but thank you, nevertheless, As for the 90mm macro, that's what I was thinking, as well.
 
The Tamron 90mm Macro is not slow - did not see it when looking at the list. I have the lens, but would go with the 80-200 2.8 used or the 85 1.8.
 
I suggest narrowing the hunt to a few ultra-quality lenses, and pick them up one at a time - over time per your budget.

Some good lenses:

180/f2.8 for knockout quality telephoto
35/f2 or 50/f1.4 for existing light
60 or 105/2.8 macro

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Paul
 
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