08-11-2011, 08:17 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-11-2011, 08:17 PM by Brightcolours.)
[quote name='dhazeghi' timestamp='1313092331' post='10646']
Nikon D700, 24-70/2.8 and 105/2.8VR. Basically, I'd like the full range, in one lens, and something that weighs about half the 2kg the D700/24-70 combo weighs. Macro isn't critical, but some close-focus ability would be nice. Thanks,
DH
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Well, I personally would prefer the Canon EOS 600D UI wise over the D5100 and A55v, and I dislike the EVF of the A55v and its potential to make ghost lights with night shots. But in your case, I think it makes most sense to look at the D5100, unless you have a really good arguement for another brand's body... The D5100 will have some of the UI elements the same as your D700, and the lens bayonet will not work the other way around. And you can use whatever lens you get in future for the D700 on both bodies, so that is a plus too.
For the lens... truthfully, the lenses in this standard zoom class are not all that different from each other. If you see one image, you can not tell which lens was used, usually.
One lens you omitted in your choices, but it has a very interesting characteristic that should be worthwhile to you.
The Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4 DC OS HSM focusses down to 22cm, giving it 1:2.7 close up ability.
Compare that to the other lenses:
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM: 1:4.8
Nikon AF-S 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 VR: 1:4.5
Sony/Zeiss 16-80 3.5-4.5 : 1:4
I think all in all this Sigma is a very interesting lens in this group... Opens up quite nicely, has both fast and silent AF and image stabilization, and it offers a quite significant advantage in the close up ability. It is well built and affordable too. And it will fit nicely on a D5100, keeping in conveniently in the family.
Nikon D700, 24-70/2.8 and 105/2.8VR. Basically, I'd like the full range, in one lens, and something that weighs about half the 2kg the D700/24-70 combo weighs. Macro isn't critical, but some close-focus ability would be nice. Thanks,
DH
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Well, I personally would prefer the Canon EOS 600D UI wise over the D5100 and A55v, and I dislike the EVF of the A55v and its potential to make ghost lights with night shots. But in your case, I think it makes most sense to look at the D5100, unless you have a really good arguement for another brand's body... The D5100 will have some of the UI elements the same as your D700, and the lens bayonet will not work the other way around. And you can use whatever lens you get in future for the D700 on both bodies, so that is a plus too.
For the lens... truthfully, the lenses in this standard zoom class are not all that different from each other. If you see one image, you can not tell which lens was used, usually.
One lens you omitted in your choices, but it has a very interesting characteristic that should be worthwhile to you.
The Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4 DC OS HSM focusses down to 22cm, giving it 1:2.7 close up ability.
Compare that to the other lenses:
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM: 1:4.8
Nikon AF-S 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 VR: 1:4.5
Sony/Zeiss 16-80 3.5-4.5 : 1:4
I think all in all this Sigma is a very interesting lens in this group... Opens up quite nicely, has both fast and silent AF and image stabilization, and it offers a quite significant advantage in the close up ability. It is well built and affordable too. And it will fit nicely on a D5100, keeping in conveniently in the family.