Zoom for D 7100

The Nikon 18-200 and Tamron 17-50 have fully overlapped focal length range. Sell any one of them depending on your taste and get Nikon 70-300 mm VR OR 80-200 mm f2.8 .

They do overlap, but often I am not happy with the 18-200 results. I have a Sigma 70-200 2.8 which is a very good lens.

tennanah said:

They do overlap, but often I am not happy with the 18-200 results. I have a Sigma 70-200 2.8 which is a very good lens.

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If you are not happy with your 18-200, then sell it. You already have two very good lenses in the Tamron 17-50 and the Sigma 70-200.

Esquilo said:

tennanah said:

They do overlap, but often I am not happy with the 18-200 results. I have a Sigma 70-200 2.8 which is a very good lens.

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If you are not happy with your 18-200, then sell it. You already have two very good lenses in the Tamron 17-50 and the Sigma 70-200.

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You have the key range for many shots covered here.

Mike

Valid points, thanks. But, I still would like a walk around lens, maybe a 28-200 or 28-300.

tennanah184187 said:

Hello,

I have a Tokina 12-24, a Tamron 17-50 and a Nikon 18-200 VR, plus some primes as well. Is there any zoom, aside from the Nikon 12-24, 17-55 and 24-70 which would be better than what I have? I am looking at used lenses like the Nikon 16-85 VR, 18-70, 24-85, 18-200, 28-200 and 28-300.

Thanks,
Ed

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Hi, a couple of questions.
What is your budget? You said you were looking at buying used. But a budget would help.
What are you wanting to photograph.
A suggestion for a lens. You said you wanted a walk around lens. How about the 18-140. I have heard it has good optics

tennanah said:

Valid points, thanks. But, I still would like a walk around lens, maybe a 28-200 or 28-300.

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Ed

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Nikon 18-140mm is perfect then. Cheap USED in the US about $200-250 USD in eBay... It is decent IQ, small light and cheap. Pretty good combo.

Mike

The only thing I would maybe add to the Tamron and the Signa would be the Tamron 70-300 if you feel that you need more reach.

Steve

tennanah said:

They do overlap, but often I am not happy with the 18-200 results. I have a Sigma 70-200 2.8 which is a very good lens.

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Ed

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The 18- 200 is fine as a walk-around lens- like say for travel and you only want to carry one lens. Personally, I like the 17-50 range. I find it the most useful. Is your goal improving the quality of the range you have or are you looking to expand it a bit?


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I already have an 18-200 VR. I was looking at something a little longer than 17-50, and sharper than the 18-200 for a walk-around lens. Is the 16-85, 24-85, 18-140, 28-200 or 28-300 any better than what I have?

I have a Tokina 12-24 and a Sigma 70-200 which are fine for me, although I don't use the Sigma too much.


Ed

tennanah said:

I already have an 18-200 VR. I was looking at something a little longer than 17-50, and sharper than the 18-200 for a walk-around lens. Is the 16-85, 24-85, 18-140, 28-200 or 28-300 any better than what I have?

I have a Tokina 12-24 and a Sigma 70-200 which are fine for me, although I don't use the Sigma too much.

Ed

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Speaking in generalizations here. So you are warned.

Generally the more "zoom range" a single lens has, the more optical, speed and image trade off's have to be made. Otherwise we would all have 10-1000mm 100x zoom lenses. So often times seeking less zoom range, and more quality (you want sharper - right) is better. Also - sharp, wide glass is costly, big and heavy. That is a factor too.

I do not want this to come across as condescending but I will tell you - it is hard to ask strangers for what your needs are. My answer is - "it depends". I think the 18-140 will be better than your 18-200. MUCH better than the 18-300. Again - the compromises (speed, sharpness, distortion) come as you get longer in zoom range.

I think a really good exercise for all of us is to look at your last 1000 shots. See what focal length and aperture you tend to shoot. Based on that - decide what will cover most of your needs. In that test and as you shoot see if you are pegged at the lens extremes. Would it had been helpful if you had more or less focal length?

I don't ever have to ask what lens to buy - I ALWAYS know what compliments my shooting style and fits my needs. I think a much better question to ask is "I shoot in this range" what lens is best? That I totally get.

Take a look at your shots and see what might be best for you, then you can shop and we can help narrow it down.

Mike