09-04-2010, 12:29 PM
[quote name='Brightcolours' timestamp='1283594728' post='2478']
Hi old wolf, while the Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 VR is not really a bad lens, it is not a super lens either, you notice that in the long end. It loses some sharpness and contrast there, and is not totally free from CA.
It does have image stabilization and focusses well.
But I would like to point you to a different lens. Tamron is not really known for super 70-300mm lenses (neither was Nikon for even good ones, before the 70-300mm VR, though), but now they have introduced a quite remarkable lens.
It is sharper than ANYTHING currently on the market in that class, and seems to be totally free from CA. It has efficient image stabilization (Tamron calls that VC) and a silent ring motor (Tamron calls that USD, it is the first Tamron with an USM/AF-S like motor).
It has an expensive special element, which gives it VERY impressive optical qualities. The MTF curves (which show how a lens will behave sharpness and contrast wise) and unbelievably good (much better than current comparable lenses, including the Nikon 70-300 VR).
People who have compared one next to the Nikon say its image stabilization is far superior than that of the Nikon at 300mm, and that sharpness and contrast are also quite superior from the Nikon.
It is Tamron's 50th anniversary, and this rightfully is their anniversary lens.
Here are the MTF curves for this lens, and two straight out of the camera shots at 300mm. They look super, for such a 70-300mm consumer lens.
http://www.tamron-usa.com/A005special/lineup/a005/mtf.html
If I was you (or should I say, if you were me) I would pair that Nikkor AF-S 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 VR DX with the Tamron SP 70-300mm f4-5.6 Di VC USD, the new top lens in this segment of the lens market.
[/quote]
Thank you Brightcolours for such a good idea. I will certainly check that out and try one. Don't hesitate , if you have other suggestions. I still need to get a good prime/macro and a good flash for this equipment. And, do you or any one else have a good suggestion for a good bag. My old bag is rotten and needs renewal. I hesitate between a backpack (to keep my hands and houlders free) and a shoulder bag. Finally, what do you suggest for memory cards for the D300S? Many thanks in advance for your help. <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />
Hi old wolf, while the Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 VR is not really a bad lens, it is not a super lens either, you notice that in the long end. It loses some sharpness and contrast there, and is not totally free from CA.
It does have image stabilization and focusses well.
But I would like to point you to a different lens. Tamron is not really known for super 70-300mm lenses (neither was Nikon for even good ones, before the 70-300mm VR, though), but now they have introduced a quite remarkable lens.
It is sharper than ANYTHING currently on the market in that class, and seems to be totally free from CA. It has efficient image stabilization (Tamron calls that VC) and a silent ring motor (Tamron calls that USD, it is the first Tamron with an USM/AF-S like motor).
It has an expensive special element, which gives it VERY impressive optical qualities. The MTF curves (which show how a lens will behave sharpness and contrast wise) and unbelievably good (much better than current comparable lenses, including the Nikon 70-300 VR).
People who have compared one next to the Nikon say its image stabilization is far superior than that of the Nikon at 300mm, and that sharpness and contrast are also quite superior from the Nikon.
It is Tamron's 50th anniversary, and this rightfully is their anniversary lens.
Here are the MTF curves for this lens, and two straight out of the camera shots at 300mm. They look super, for such a 70-300mm consumer lens.
http://www.tamron-usa.com/A005special/lineup/a005/mtf.html
If I was you (or should I say, if you were me) I would pair that Nikkor AF-S 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 VR DX with the Tamron SP 70-300mm f4-5.6 Di VC USD, the new top lens in this segment of the lens market.
[/quote]
Thank you Brightcolours for such a good idea. I will certainly check that out and try one. Don't hesitate , if you have other suggestions. I still need to get a good prime/macro and a good flash for this equipment. And, do you or any one else have a good suggestion for a good bag. My old bag is rotten and needs renewal. I hesitate between a backpack (to keep my hands and houlders free) and a shoulder bag. Finally, what do you suggest for memory cards for the D300S? Many thanks in advance for your help. <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />