Good lens upgrade for Nikon D40? - Page 2

Wrxified · 02-19-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine 250R

The maunal focus at 1.8 takes some getting used to though. The low DoF leaves no room for error. Here's one from it:

So don't open it all the way up to f/1.8. Actually your sharpest images on this lens won't be coming from that setting.

suren27 · 05-18-2008, 05:39 AM

Bringing this thread back from the dead... im in the market for a lens for my D40 as well, looking for something with VR, but since im a newb im not sure what lens I should be looking at ... I've heard good things about the 18-200, but again, have absolutely NO knowledge of the subject, so its time to learn

UltimateLurker · 05-18-2008, 06:20 AM

Yeah, I've heard that the VR 18-200 is the ultimate "walking around" lens. I'm looking at the 80-200 f/2.8 myself, but I worship bokeh.

In all honesty, the D80's 18-135 kit lens is a really nice lens as well.

Wolverine 250R · 05-18-2008, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by UltimateLurker

Yeah, I've heard that the VR 18-200 is the ultimate "walking around" lens. I'm looking at the 80-200 f/2.8 myself, but I worship bokeh.

In all honesty, the D80's 18-135 kit lens is a really nice lens as well.

How does the 18-135 compare to the d40's 18-55? (obviously you get more range with the 135) How is shooting at 135 without VR?

I assume the vibration reduction of the 18-200 is in the lens and will work with the d40?

UltimateLurker · 05-18-2008, 10:13 AM

The 135 is heads above the 55, in glass, clarity, and range, and there's no need for VR with it.

I would assume that as well, but I haven't checked, I was thinking D80 in my mind (since I'd like to have that lens as well

).

Wolverine 250R · 05-18-2008, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by UltimateLurker

The 135 is heads above the 55, in glass, clarity, and range, and there's no need for VR with it.

I would assume that as well, but I haven't checked, I was thinking D80 in my mind (since I'd like to have that lens as well

).

I was hoping that was the case. The 18-135 will most likely be my next lens.

Parker · 05-18-2008, 11:10 AM

I just saw that Tamron is making the 28-75 with the built-in motor for use on the d40/d60.

While it isn't very wide, it is a very nice lens.

twilight_samurai · 05-18-2008, 12:44 PM

UWA go with Sigma 10-20 as it durability is better than Tokina and Tamrons UWA lens... you can just shoot at 18mm on your d40 with your 18-55mm lens to get wide angle shots but if your doing landscaping, then go with a lower "mm" lens either fixed focal lengths/prime or not.

Parker · 05-18-2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by twilight_samurai

UWA go with Sigma 10-20 as it durability is better than Tokina and Tamrons UWA lens... you can just shoot at 18mm on your d40 with your 18-55mm lens to get wide angle shots but if your doing landscaping, then go with a lower "mm" lens either fixed focal lengths/prime or not.

is the Sigma HSM? If not, then he'll be manually focusing.

funnycar · 05-19-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by UltimateLurker

I'm looking at the 80-200 f/2.8 myself, but I worship bokeh.

Had the kit 70-300 with my D70s and upgraded to the 80-200 2.8 for my D200. The improvement was from etch-a-sketch to HD.

My all around fav is the 28-70 2.8. It's a bit heavy, but the results are worth it.

Ooie · 05-23-2008, 09:15 AM

Wow, herm.... I have a Canon XTi. Anyone suggest lens upgrade on it?

LSE · 05-23-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by UltimateLurker

Yeah, I've heard that the VR 18-200 is the ultimate "walking around" lens. I'm looking at the 80-200 f/2.8 myself, but I worship bokeh.

In all honesty, the D80's 18-135 kit lens is a really nice lens as well.

I'm getting the vr 18-200. hopefully it's good. I will post a review once I make the purchase.

GotSTI? · 05-23-2008, 07:58 PM

Which one of these lenses zooms in the best? Thanks photo noob.

Parker · 05-23-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GotSTI?

Which one of these lenses zooms in the best? Thanks photo noob.

no such thing as the "best" lens for anything.

05-18-2008, 05:39 AM	#17
suren27 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 STi Location: NYC Posts: 558 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Good lens upgrade for Nikon D40? Bringing this thread back from the dead... im in the market for a lens for my D40 as well, looking for something with VR, but since im a newb im not sure what lens I should be looking at ... I've heard good things about the 18-200, but again, have absolutely NO knowledge of the subject, so its time to learn

05-18-2008, 06:20 AM	#18
UltimateLurker Spec C Club Car: PSM '05 STi Fav Mod: S203 BBS RE's Location: Cape Girardeau, Mo Posts: 1,512 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Good lens upgrade for Nikon D40? Yeah, I've heard that the VR 18-200 is the ultimate "walking around" lens. I'm looking at the 80-200 f/2.8 myself, but I worship bokeh. In all honesty, the D80's 18-135 kit lens is a really nice lens as well.

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UltimateLurker Spec C Club Car: PSM '05 STi Fav Mod: S203 BBS RE's Location: Cape Girardeau, Mo Posts: 1,512 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Good lens upgrade for Nikon D40? The 135 is heads above the 55, in glass, clarity, and range, and there's no need for VR with it. I would assume that as well, but I haven't checked, I was thinking D80 in my mind (since I'd like to have that lens as well ).

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Parker I can custom ban you! Car: 06 SGM STI Location: San Diego Posts: 2,533 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Good lens upgrade for Nikon D40? I just saw that Tamron is making the 28-75 with the built-in motor for use on the d40/d60. While it isn't very wide, it is a very nice lens.

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twilight_samurai Junior STI Driver Car: BLOBEYE SYNDICATE ST Fav Mod: N-E thing JDM Location: PARADISE!! Posts: 90 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Good lens upgrade for Nikon D40? UWA go with Sigma 10-20 as it durability is better than Tokina and Tamrons UWA lens... you can just shoot at 18mm on your d40 with your 18-55mm lens to get wide angle shots but if your doing landscaping, then go with a lower "mm" lens either fixed focal lengths/prime or not.

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05-23-2008, 07:58 PM	#28
GotSTI? Silver Member Car: 08 White STI Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,464 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Good lens upgrade for Nikon D40? Which one of these lenses zooms in the best? Thanks photo noob.