I have recently put together a Nikon kit, switching over from a Pentax kit based around the K20D.
I am currently sporting a:
D300
18-105 VR
50mm 1.8 D
85mm 1.8
70-300 VR
and SB -600
Right now I am feeling pretty good about this package as a starter kit, however I know that my first upgrades will be at the wide end and a "normal" prime.
I've looked at reviews on this site as well as many others (photozone) but I though I would ask you, the experienced Nikon community, to educate me on what are those "Legends" on the Nikon line up.
Of course there will be the usual suspects (70-200 vr.. 200mm F2 etc)
But what about those great value ones, or maybe a lens that flys under the radar.
What lens do YOU think are the Legends of the Nikon family
Pretty much agree with luminosity except regarding the 105/2 slot. I'd slate the 70-200mm f/2.8 VR here until the new version is released.
Based on usage and demand, I believe this still deserves a spot in the lineup...for now.
I'd say the 14-24, 24-70, soon to be the 70-200 vrII, the 200-400, easily the 200 f2, 300 2.8, 400 2.8. Of course, the 500 & 600 have always been good (and I promise you the 500 vr is amazing - even sharper than my 300 2.8). Lots will say the 85s are good, oh and let's not forget the 24 / 45 / 85 PC-E lenses - those are good (at least my 45 is amazing).
So, basically, if the lens is really insanely expensive, it's a legend, !
Steve Perry wrote:
I'd say the 14-24, 24-70, soon to be the 70-200 vrII, the 200-400, easily the 200 f2, 300 2.8, 400 2.8. Of course, the 500 & 600 have always been good (and I promise you the 500 vr is amazing - even sharper than my 300 2.8). Lots will say the 85s are good, oh and let's not forget the 24 / 45 / 85 PC-E lenses - those are good (at least my 45 is amazing).
So, basically, if the lens is really insanely expensive, it's a legend, !
That's what I had assumed unfortunately!!
Any hidden gems?
I think the new 35/1.8 is going to be a legend. You just cannot buy more sharpness, colour, contrast and "pop" for that kind of money. And much better than the other "legend" I had, the 105/2.5 AIS, which might be a nice lens, but I certainly wouldn't get too excited about it. Yes it is sharp and has nice contrast and so on at f/2.5, but the 35/1.8 can do even better at f/2.
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