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1fstwrx Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #1 · Getting back into it... So, I have been SO busy with work/daughter/getting married that I haven't shot in almost a year. I sold off my lenses a year or 2 back to pay for school and other life expenses. So, right now, I have a d200 and a 50 f1.8 and that's it. Looking to pick up one lens before heading to Tuluum (playa Del Carmen) next week on my Honeymoon. Getting married Wednesday I previously owned "the beast" and even with it's weight was by far one of my favorites, yet it tended to be on the long side a bit for my walk around. So...I was looking at the 17-55...then started hearing about the Tamron 17-50. I could spend up to 1k but obviously, in trying to pay for the wedding...money is a factor. What would you guys recommend? 17-55? 28-70? Tamron 17-50 AND another lens? It will probably be my main lens (or lenses) again for a bit, but the wifey said I NEED to buy at least one lens before the honeymoon cause she knows how happy I am shooting so I said okay lol. Sep 05, 2008 at 05:32 PM

Rodolfo Paiz Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #2 · Getting back into it... Not from personal experience, but from lots of reviews, comments, photos, etc. here on FM, I think I'd suggest one of these two combos: 1. Max reach and convenience: Tamron 17-50 and Nikon 70-300VR. 2. F/2.8, less range: Tamron 17-50 and Tokina 50-135. Both options cost less than a single 17-55 (no matter how much I love my 17-55), and provide much greater flexibility while maintaining very good IQ. Sep 05, 2008 at 05:39 PM

cbrandt Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #3 · Getting back into it... there is another thread called ...... replacing 70-200 http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/684378 in addition to the lens Rodolfo Paiz lists, others weigh in too Sep 05, 2008 at 05:44 PM

1fstwrx Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #4 · Getting back into it... I was also debating on the 24-85 3.5-4.5 which used to be regarded as one of the best "walkaround" lenses nikon offers...BUT, I can't find one anywhere. Have they been discontinued? Sep 06, 2008 at 05:18 PM

Rodolfo Paiz Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #5 · Getting back into it... Oh, and I forgot about two other options you might want to look at, both around $600 or so: 1. The 16-85 VR is new, and has great sharpness/IQ plus a good mid-range range. Pardon the odd phrasing. 2. The 18-200 VR. I've been trying to convince my wife to get a 16-85 VR and a 70-300 VR so she can have more range, but she's locked on to her 18-200 as being a single-lens-solution for everything she ever does, and won't let go of it. Lots of people love it, while others who can afford $2800 for a 17-55 and 70-200 snub it being less stellar in IQ than the pro lenses. But given that it covers the same range for $650 or so, then duh... Edited on Sep 06, 2008 at 07:49 PM Sep 06, 2008 at 07:46 PM

Agentile Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #6 · Getting back into it... I have to agree with Rodolpho Paiz, the 17-50 2.8 Tamron and 50-135 2.8 Tokina are terrific lenses and cost efficient especially if you get the Tammy from Camera Addicts as a gray model for an astounding $303.95. Those two make a great walking around pair for less than a grand! Sep 06, 2008 at 07:53 PM

panos.v Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #7 · Getting back into it... If you have the money get the 17-55. It is probably the one lens to have travelling. With the 50 you have it will make a nice set. If you want to save money the Tamron 17-50 is excellent too, minus the build. If you want to do it light, get a 20/2.8. I would not recommend a 28-70 as that leaves you limited on the wide end for travelling, but if your style suits that, then do go ahead. If you want so spend the whole 1k, get the Tamron 17-50 and a SB600. Congrats on the wedding! I'm getting married in two weeks exactly Sep 06, 2008 at 08:03 PM

Smiert Spionam Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #8 · Getting back into it... The Tamron 17-50 is great -- I use mine a lot, and it holds its own against Nikon lenses. Another option on the long end is the 180/2.8 -- you lose the convenience of a zoom, but nothing else in that range is as good optically, short of the $4k 200/2VR. It's a bargain used, too. Sep 06, 2008 at 08:44 PM

Rodolfo Paiz Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #9 · Getting back into it... Welcome to the club, Panos! Sep 06, 2008 at 08:51 PM

panos.v Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #10 · Getting back into it... Thanks Sep 06, 2008 at 10:00 PM

cppguy Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #11 · Getting back into it... I'm not sure I'd order anything from Camera Addict, it looks like a scam: http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Camera_Addict sigma4less.com or buydig.com if you want to go cheap, or keh.com for used. Always check resellerratings.com for scams. Sep 07, 2008 at 12:54 AM

williamkazak Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #12 · Getting back into it... I had a Nikon 24-85mm F2.8-F4. That was a nice set of focal lengths. Sep 07, 2008 at 06:03 AM

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