New Lens! Yes!

"macanamera" (macanamera) 08/28/2015 at 11:13 • Filed to: None

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SteveLehto > macanamera 08/28/2015 at 11:16

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Nikon VR lenses rock.

macanamera > SteveLehto 08/28/2015 at 11:19

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Yeah they do. I went from an 18-200 to 18-300. It's a marked improvement in almost everything except maybe corner sharpness. I basically never change lenses.

EL_ULY > macanamera 08/28/2015 at 11:19

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NIIICE!

HammerheadFistpunch > macanamera 08/28/2015 at 11:21

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18-300? nice, should be a great all purpose outdoor lens.

ttyymmnn > macanamera 08/28/2015 at 11:29

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Neat. I’ll be interested to hear your experiences with it. I have a Tamron of similar reach and speed (18-270, f/3.5-6.3) and it makes a great travel lens. It’s a bit slow for indoor use, and not as sharp as my big 70-200, but for spending the day out and not wanting to change lenses or carry two bodies it’s great.

macanamera > ttyymmnn 08/28/2015 at 11:37

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I specifically wanted this for f/3.5-5.6, the other Nikkor 18-300 is 6.3 at 300 and I wanted the extra speed. Otherwise, your Tamrons going to be really similar I think.

macanamera > HammerheadFistpunch 08/28/2015 at 11:38

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My thoughts exactly.

SteveLehto > macanamera 08/28/2015 at 11:50

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I’m scared to ask: Care to share how much it set you back?

ttyymmnn > macanamera 08/28/2015 at 12:02

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I shoot Canon, but I’m just wondering, what is the difference in price for that one f stop difference in speed?

macanamera > SteveLehto 08/28/2015 at 12:20

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A grand. But I'll get rid of my 18-200 now so that will offset the price.

macanamera > ttyymmnn 08/28/2015 at 12:21

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The 6.3 is a good bit more compact though, so there's also that.

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > macanamera 08/28/2015 at 12:55

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My wife’s most recent lens purchase is the Tamron 70-200 F2.8. I’m even able to get good pictures with that thing! The bokeh, THE BOKEH!

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > macanamera 09/01/2015 at 15:03

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What body is that?

macanamera > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 09/01/2015 at 15:14

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D5200

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > macanamera 09/01/2015 at 16:13

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How do you like it? I got myself the old one (D5100) a couple months ago and I'm really enjoying it :)

macanamera > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 09/01/2015 at 16:33

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It's absolutely fantastic. The 5300 and 5500 don't add any features I care about (GPS and a larger LCD and stuff like that). I think there was a bit of jump between the 5100 and the 5200 though so if you get the chance to trade I would def suggest it. What lenses do you use?

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > macanamera 09/01/2015 at 16:36

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Right now I've just got the 18-55mm and 55-200mm AF-S lenses. That's my budget for now

macanamera > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 09/01/2015 at 16:38

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I would strongly suggest selling both lenses and buying a used 18-200, I absolutely loved that lens and you won't ever miss a shot.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > macanamera 09/01/2015 at 16:40

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I'll look into that. I've got a good used/open box store near me, so I can probably get a good deal too.

Raymundo > macanamera 09/01/2015 at 16:43

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Ayyyeeee I want one of these very mucho. Got any shots, shots, shots, shots, shots-shots with this lens yet?

macanamera > Raymundo 09/01/2015 at 16:50

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Oh yeah quite a few, I'll post later and link.