03-13-2011, 10:16 PM
[quote name='mst' timestamp='1300045414' post='6716']
Well, any super zoom is always a lens full of compromises. And sorry to spoil the party, the 28-300 VR is not one of the top super zooms available. Personally, I'd rather get a DX camera with 18-200 VR instead. At least that is my impression after using it on the D3x. The 12 MP FX sensor of course is more forgiving and the resolution will probably be ok here. But distortion is quite hefty through almost the complete zoom range.
-- Markus
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He has a D700, so whether "you would rather get a DX" becomes somewhat irrelevant. <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':unsure:' /> The distortion is taken care of with 2 clicks in Capture NX2. The test referred to in my previous input was done with a D700 and the resolution was excellent. Now, are there better solutions for Frank? Quite possible, but let's give him useful advice, pls! I have the Tamron 70-300VC with the D700 and find the lens very useful and would reommend it highly, both for sharpness and contrast throughout the range. If travelling with only that, I would want to add a 24 or 35mm prime for the landscape and low light shots.
Well, any super zoom is always a lens full of compromises. And sorry to spoil the party, the 28-300 VR is not one of the top super zooms available. Personally, I'd rather get a DX camera with 18-200 VR instead. At least that is my impression after using it on the D3x. The 12 MP FX sensor of course is more forgiving and the resolution will probably be ok here. But distortion is quite hefty through almost the complete zoom range.
-- Markus
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He has a D700, so whether "you would rather get a DX" becomes somewhat irrelevant. <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':unsure:' /> The distortion is taken care of with 2 clicks in Capture NX2. The test referred to in my previous input was done with a D700 and the resolution was excellent. Now, are there better solutions for Frank? Quite possible, but let's give him useful advice, pls! I have the Tamron 70-300VC with the D700 and find the lens very useful and would reommend it highly, both for sharpness and contrast throughout the range. If travelling with only that, I would want to add a 24 or 35mm prime for the landscape and low light shots.