[L4MBORGH1NI]

looking to have a different variety of lenses other than stock, but i dont want to break the bank...

 

[fookie]

Here's my list of great value lenses for Nikon:

Tamron 28-70 f/2.8
Tamron 17-50 f/2.8
Tokina 12-24 f/4 or 11-16 f/2.8
Nikon 50 f/1.8
Nikon 35 f/1.8
Nikon 55-200 VR (outdoor only)
Nikon 80-200 f/2.8 (stretching a little, but it's a remarkable value compared to the 70-200 VRII)

Just make sure that your new lenses have built-in motors or they won't auto focus.

 

[NewlandPhoto]

check ur local craigslist. but i wish when i started i bought one good lens instead of a bunch of ones ill never use. id say look for a 35 1.8 and a tamron 18-270

 

[ptphotography]

Here's my list of great value lenses for Nikon:

Tamron 28-70 f/2.8
Tamron 17-50 f/2.8
Tokina 12-24 f/4 or 11-16 f/2.8
Nikon 50 f/1.8
Nikon 35 f/1.8
Nikon 55-200 VR (outdoor only)
Nikon 80-200 f/2.8 (stretching a little, but it's a remarkable value compared to the 70-200 VRII)

Just make sure that your new lenses have built-in motors or they won't auto focus.

Do you think Tamron is better than Sigma or vice versa??

 

[NewlandPhoto]

Nikon>Tamron>Sigma

 

[fookie]

Nikon>Tamron>Sigma

I totally agree with this, though the 70-200 f/2.8 from Sigma is better than the Tamron. It really doesn't matter for that lens though, since the Nikon 80-200 f/2.8 is only $300 more and that's what I'd go for in that focal range. For wide lenses, I think Tokina is awesome and better than Tamron, Sigma, and Nikons (except for Nikon's 14-24 f/2.8).

The rule of thumb is that for Nikon bodies, the best lenses are generally Nikon. They don't necessarily represent the best value, though. Additionally, those f/2.8 zooms get heavy!

My value/lightweight DX lens kit consists of:

Tokina 11-16 f/2.8
Tamron 17-50 f/2.8
Nikon 55-200 VR or 80-200 f/2.8 (depending on the situation and weight needs)

I've used these lenses on a D70, D80, and D300s.

 

[L4MBORGH1NI]

wich would you guys recommed for strictly automotive photography???

 

[NewlandPhoto]

wich would you guys recommed for strictly automotive photography???

tell me ur price limit and ill tell you what is best. ive had alot of different lenses but cost is what matters.

 

[L4MBORGH1NI]

tell me ur price limit and ill tell you what is best. ive had alot of different lenses but cost is what matters.

Used- up to $250

 

[NewlandPhoto]

Used- up to $250

in used u can get a 18-105 VR
perfect lens for that price. i used mine for alot of the pix i took then moved to a 17.55 2.8