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ryebread

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Jun 20, 2007
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Well since some piece of crap stole my ENTIRE camera kit from my car this weekend, I get to go shopping. Looking for a fast zoom lens to replace my 17-25 2.8 Tamron. Good lens but want something with more range 18-200ish.
Any suggestions?

Not partial to brand but its going on a Nikon.
 

Transcend

My Nuts Are Flat
Apr 18, 2002
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Towing the party line.
18-200? This will end up being a huge variable aperture lens. I'd advise 2 lenses, a wider lens and a longer one. 15-50 range and 70-200. It depends what you shoot though.

I don't shoot between 40mm-70mm too much so I focused on those lengths instead, but when i do I use a 50mm 1.8 that cost me like $70.
 

binary visions

The voice of reason
Jun 13, 2002
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NC
I agree with Transcend, generally two lenses will serve you a lot better.

That said, the 18-200 VR Nikon is a surprisingly nice lens. Shockingly sharp for a consumer lens of that range.
 

ryebread

Monkey
Jun 20, 2007
138
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Central Oregon
18-200? This will end up being a huge variable aperture lens. I'd advise 2 lenses, a wider lens and a longer one. 15-50 range and 70-200. It depends what you shoot though.

I don't shoot between 40mm-70mm too much so I focused on those lengths instead, but when i do I use a 50mm 1.8 that cost me like $70.
Two lenses is another option I was thinking about and actual makes more sense, but was hoping to get away with one lens. I take it on hikes quite a bit and was hoping to keep equipment to a minimum. Thanks