http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Lens-f28-wide-to-normal-zoom-for-Nikon-22542067 en Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:18:37 EDT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:18:37 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Lens-f28-wide-to-normal-zoom-for-Nikon-22648914 said by gugarci:

Sorry but I don't like any of the current new Tamron lenses with the built in motors made for Nikon's. They focus too slowly compared to other lenses. I have played around with them at different times at Adorama and have yet to buy one.
As I haven't ever used one of the older lenses, I can't really compare. I noticed with the 17-50 that if I let the camera choose the autofocus point (Auto Area AF) then it seems to be pretty slow, and sometimes has a hard time finding a focus point. If, however, I use Single or Dynamic area (»www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d80/us···m.htm#02), the autofocus is very fast and extremely accurate. It does make a little bit of noise, but nothing I would consider inappropriate. I'm really glad I bought the lens and I really like it so far.
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BTW, you guys have convinced me on either the Tamron 17-50 or the Sigma 18-50. I went through a ton of shots the other day and I was very surprised to find that I do shoot more in the 18-28mm range than I do in the 50-70mm range.

I was also playing around with the 24 - 70 Sigma macro that was reccommended, but I do think I'd miss the wide-angle of the 17 or 18mm a bit more.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I'll have a post in the box-shot thread eventually. hehe.
This is not surprising. 18-28mm on an APS-C sensor is the same field of view as 27-42mm on a 35mm sensor which is a very versatile range. The lens I use the most on my D3 is the 24-70 (12-35mm lens on an APS-C camera).
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Sorry but I don't like any of the current new Tamron lenses with the built in motors made for Nikon's. They focus too slowly compared to other lenses.I noticed the same thing when trying out a old (no motor) and new (built in motor) Tamron 17-50.

The difference in focus speed is noticeable, so much so that I bought the older one without motor.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Lens-f28-wide-to-normal-zoom-for-Nikon-22607234 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:36:37 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Lens-f28-wide-to-normal-zoom-for-Nikon-22606231 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Lens-f28-wide-to-normal-zoom-for-Nikon-22606231 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:21:56 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Lens-f28-wide-to-normal-zoom-for-Nikon-22606087
Anyway, I'll post some shots when it comes in next Tuesday!
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The results of the guy that tried it: »www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post···ges.html

And his thoughts: »www.pentaxforums.com/forums/gene···aquarium]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Lens-f28-wide-to-normal-zoom-for-Nikon-22568099 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:28:41 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Lens-f28-wide-to-normal-zoom-for-Nikon-22567010 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Lens-f28-wide-to-normal-zoom-for-Nikon-22567010 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:39:45 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Lens-f28-wide-to-normal-zoom-for-Nikon-22566983
I was also playing around with the 24 - 70 Sigma macro that was reccommended, but I do think I'd miss the wide-angle of the 17 or 18mm a bit more.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I'll have a post in the box-shot thread eventually. hehe.
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f/2.8 won't seem so fast when you can't use your flash because you're constantly looking through the contorted lexan structure of the acquarium.
While I don't doubt that at all, it seems like it will be a bit better than my next-best option right now. That is either my 18-135mm which gets a max aperature of f/5 at 50mm, or my 50mm f/1.8 prime, which doesn't really offer any zoom. I would just take that, but 50mm seems pretty tight for the inside of an aquarium or museum or something.
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Geocaching.com]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Lens-f28-wide-to-normal-zoom-for-Nikon-22565917 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:11:45 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Lens-f28-wide-to-normal-zoom-for-Nikon-22546594 www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/3570.htm has one. They are sometimes available on ebay and sometimes BH has them. By comparison with the short focal lengths of the above lenses it may be somewhat restricted for your purposes.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Lens-f28-wide-to-normal-zoom-for-Nikon-22546594 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:38:54 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Lens-f28-wide-to-normal-zoom-for-Nikon-22545431
17-50
More plastic in construction (upside = a bit lighter to carry)
7 blade iris
Close focus = 1:4.5

24-70
Construction comparable to Canon "L" pro glass
9 blade iris
Close focus = 1:3.8 (better for macro)
Less Chromatic aberration than the 17-50

The differing number of iris blades will change the look of the diffraction sparkles in night shots ( »dptnt.com/2007/12/what-causes-th···-photos/ ) and, subjectively, the bokeh isn't quite as smooth with the 17-50.

Both lenses seem like very good choices and the final conclusion will obviously boil down to the intended applications versus total cost.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Lens-f28-wide-to-normal-zoom-for-Nikon-22545431 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:06:11 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Lens-f28-wide-to-normal-zoom-for-Nikon-22545337 said by Kringle:

What's the distortion like at 17mm?
Photozone's tests show that it has about average distortions for a lens in that focal length range. Pronounced barrel distortions at 17 and moderate pincusion at 50. Here's the review:

»www.photozone.de/nikon--nikkor-a···--review
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My suggestion was based on the stated need for macro and general purpose indoor shooting. For what I do, 50 would be too short a tele end and I'd be stuck supplementing with another lens. What's the distortion like at 17mm?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Lens-f28-wide-to-normal-zoom-for-Nikon-22544129 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:34:54 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Lens-f28-wide-to-normal-zoom-for-Nikon-22543563 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Lens-f28-wide-to-normal-zoom-for-Nikon-22543563 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:19:24 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Lens-f28-wide-to-normal-zoom-for-Nikon-22542868 more toward the 17-50. There's a huge difference between a starting point of 17 and 24 on the wide end. If the aquariums and museums are as tight quarters as I think, you'll wish you had the wider lens.
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But you can't go wrong with the Tamron lenses.
The 28-75mm has a reputation as one very fine lens for the money.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Lens-f28-wide-to-normal-zoom-for-Nikon-22542542 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:36:58 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Lens-f28-wide-to-normal-zoom-for-Nikon-22542225 www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/3···_DG.html

It costs a bit more but I've found it to be a really sweet piece of glass. All of my California shots were done with it (it's all I brought with me). On my XTi, the AF works better than any other lens I have. It's something that I think would serve you very well for a long time to come.

My box shot: »Re: The One, The Only...Box Shot Thread! (part three)

EDIT: If you plan on doing any outdoor work, don't forget the 82mm CPL. It makes for a beautiful combination.

EDIT2: This is transformed from RAW and resized for posting to show how it does a macro shot (no other processing). I need to get extension tubes! Look into the Iris:

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BTW, click to view full.

Macro Capability Sample (70mm)

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I've also wanted one for a while, as none of the other lenses I have are really quick enough for shooting indoors with the exception of the Thrifty Fifty. I also enjoy shooting macro. It would likely be used mostly for indoors and so I like the wide angle. However, I also am not sure that 50mm is really enough zoom for things like aquariums or museums (places I'd likely use the lens).

I'm looking at these 4 options, but am open to other suggestions.

Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Autofocus
»www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/3···_DG.html

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF)
»www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/2···_Di.html

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro
»www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5···_DC.html

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD Aspherical [IF]
»www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5···_II.html

I'm leaning slighty more away from the tamron 17-50 as it's a bit more expensive than the others, but if it's significantly better then it's a definite option.

Thanks in advance!
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