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EastCoastHucker
01-12-2007, 06:33 PM
Hi...
I feel like I need a wider lens for the D70 but at the same time I'll like to get a lens which I can use with film camera (F90s and N2000).

Already have:
NIKON ZOOM AF: 24-50mm, 28-85mm, 75-300mm
NIKKOR MF : 50mm 1.4, 105mm 2.5, 180mm 2.8

I'm on a budget of $150max and trying to get the most out of it.

My firts pick is a NIKON 18-35mm AF but right now is a bit out of budget for me.

on my budget and my choises are: Nikon 18-55mm AF-s DX (but I can't use it with film)
and Tamron 19-35mm
Plan B is skip the wider lens for now and add another prime glass like a Nikkor 24mm 2.8 or 85mm 2 AI or AIs.

Any other suggestion on my budget..!
I'll like to keep a Nikon/Nikkor brand for my lens but I'm open minded right now.

Thanks in advance.
Speed
02-01-2007, 01:03 PM
If you've got deep pockets and HAVE to have a lens for digital and film camera's, then the Nikon 17-35mm f2.8 is the way to go. Only $1500 at B&H!

The Nikon 18-55mm is a decent lens from what I hear, and it won't break the bank. You just can't use it on your film bodies. The 18-70mm is another option.

Like you, I prefer lenses which I can use on my D200 as well as my N80 and F5. Since I don't have $1500, I'm looking at the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8. Not that I have $450, but that's an attainable goal and I expect to have this lens in my bag before the year is out.
photofun
02-10-2007, 08:28 AM
If you've got deep pockets and HAVE to have a lens for digital and film camera's, then the Nikon 17-35mm f2.8 is the way to go. Only $1500 at B&H!

The Nikon 18-55mm is a decent lens from what I hear, and it won't break the bank. You just can't use it on your film bodies. The 18-70mm is another option.

Like you, I prefer lenses which I can use on my D200 as well as my N80 and F5. Since I don't have $1500, I'm looking at the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8. Not that I have $450, but that's an attainable goal and I expect to have this lens in my bag before the year is out.
Nikon 17-55 f 2.8, awesome clarity and good wide angle capability.

For zoom, Nikon 70-200 VR zoom, with a teleconverter, this one is awesome for the far off shots.

Good luck!!