08-04-2011, 10:53 PM
An interesting challenge: 4 lenses for "everything"? I think the choices would be swing depending on priorities and shooting style. Not helped here that I'm not familiar with the Nikon lens range so will be a bit more generic.
On the specific combinations presented previously, in option A why not replace the Sigma 10-20 with the 8-16? If not, I'd prefer the older variable aperture model anyway. Also I'm not familiar with a Sigma 50-135? I'd just play safe with a 70-200 f/2.8 there instead.
On option B I have to express a little caution there's no long focal length in there. The Sigma 150mm macro, from memory, doesn't AF with their 2x teleconverter so you're only going to get to 210mm with AF, which isn't much. I don't know if the new OS version is better in that regard.
My personal "4 lens" setup would be the following:
1: standard zoom. If you want a bit more range or fast aperture is down to preferences. I'd probably pick range over aperture for myself, so something like the Nikon 16-85mm would be nice.
2: tele zoom. Again depends on the uses, but for versatility I'd probably look at a 70-200 f/2.8 in this case. Where more range is needed, teleconverters could be added as required.
3: macro - too much choice here but I do like the Sigma 150mm. However given I suggested a f/2.8 tele zoom already, maybe a shorter focal length would give more interesting coverage? Maybe ditch a dedicated macro lens totally and use either filters or extension tubes with other lenses instead.
4: fast prime - a f/1.4-1.8 in the 30-50mm range depending on preferences.
The above would sacrifice the ultra-wide area though.
Side note, you used both "he" and "her" above...
On the specific combinations presented previously, in option A why not replace the Sigma 10-20 with the 8-16? If not, I'd prefer the older variable aperture model anyway. Also I'm not familiar with a Sigma 50-135? I'd just play safe with a 70-200 f/2.8 there instead.
On option B I have to express a little caution there's no long focal length in there. The Sigma 150mm macro, from memory, doesn't AF with their 2x teleconverter so you're only going to get to 210mm with AF, which isn't much. I don't know if the new OS version is better in that regard.
My personal "4 lens" setup would be the following:
1: standard zoom. If you want a bit more range or fast aperture is down to preferences. I'd probably pick range over aperture for myself, so something like the Nikon 16-85mm would be nice.
2: tele zoom. Again depends on the uses, but for versatility I'd probably look at a 70-200 f/2.8 in this case. Where more range is needed, teleconverters could be added as required.
3: macro - too much choice here but I do like the Sigma 150mm. However given I suggested a f/2.8 tele zoom already, maybe a shorter focal length would give more interesting coverage? Maybe ditch a dedicated macro lens totally and use either filters or extension tubes with other lenses instead.
4: fast prime - a f/1.4-1.8 in the 30-50mm range depending on preferences.
The above would sacrifice the ultra-wide area though.
Side note, you used both "he" and "her" above...
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