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New camera, looking for new glass
My new D7000 should be here in a couple days. I'm looking to get a new lens to maybe help my BP photography. I'll be using it mostly for up close BP portraits and the occasional feeding/sales video.
Any suggestions?
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what's your price? On a budget, the 50mm f1.8 or little bigger budget, 35mm f1.8 is a steal of a lens for that kind of application.
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-35mm-1-8...nikon+35mm+1.8
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Took this with a Nikon 50mm f1.8 lens on a d200 (before I got the D7000)
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"...That which we do not understand, we fear. That which we fear, we destroy. Thus eliminating the fear" ~Explains every killed snake"
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Very nice, that is a steal.
I found out I can get this lens for $200 off with my camera purchase:http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-24-70mm-...ywords=24-70mm
What do you think?
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If you can afford that kind of glass, it'll last a life time and is the best on the market. That is what pros use for Full Frame camera goodness. . . would price check it against - www.bhphoto.com
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Retics are my passion. Just ask.
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"...That which we do not understand, we fear. That which we fear, we destroy. Thus eliminating the fear" ~Explains every killed snake"
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The 24-70 is a great lens pro quality. If you are in that range look at the macro either the 105VR or the fab 60mm The 60 is a 'd' series I am not sure if it is fully functional with a 7000. It is a really good lens however better than the 105 in many ways (yes I own both) I love prime lenses for the speed. I would also look at the 50mm the 1.8 is a great lens the mount (plastic) makes the 1.4 better but that is a fair price jump for the metal mount. The speed is better but at 1.4 it is not as sharp as it is at 1.8 or 2.
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I'm seriously considering the 24-70 since I can get $200 off right now. Everywhere seems to have it for $1880, no less. I the like versatility that this lens offers. But for what I'm going to use it for (BP photography, feeding/sales videos) do you think I need the versatility or would I be fine with a macro lens?
For the 60 do you mean this one: http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-60mm-2-8...3885311&sr=8-1?
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It'll be great. And for macro I believe she was referring to the 60 2.8D it's an older lens model
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"...That which we do not understand, we fear. That which we fear, we destroy. Thus eliminating the fear" ~Explains every killed snake"
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What do you guys think of this one Nikon 85mm f/3.5G AF-S DX ED VR Micro Nikkor Lens?
I can get $100 of for purchasing this particular macro. Do you think it could do everything I want it to?
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Yes the older one cheaper and seriously sharp. It runs in the 460-400$ range. If you don't need the speed of the 50mm lens this can replace it.
The 24-70 is a great lens but if you are using it primary for snakes you will need a real macro. I love my 60mm but the 105 is also very good. I have never shot the G 60mm I can't say how good it is especially shot side by side. The advantage of the 105 is you are back a bit farther the VR is a stupid feature in a macro as VR systems don't work at short distances. I have my VR off 90% of the time as I only use the 105 as a macro. I also have the 105 DF so I use it for everything but macro (far sharper than the macro.)
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