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Nils Hoover · April 20th, 2007, 11:13 AM

I have a decent range of prime lenses that I can use for a 35mm adapter but i was also thinking that it might be nice to have a zoom lens for shoots where I wouldn't want to be changing lenses the whole time.

Does any one have any suggestions for a decent zoom lens (nikon mount) that wouldn't be too expensive (<400)?

Cary Lee · April 20th, 2007, 12:01 PM

How much of a zoom are you talking about? I just recently bought a 135mm Nikkor F2 prime lens and found out that is the most I would ever want to go because with the longer zoom lenses, you would have to sacrifice light speed. And after comparing a 135mm f2.8 vs f2, the faster lense is necessary in low light situations. When you start getting into the 300mm or above the light speed is really sacrificed.

Nils Hoover · April 20th, 2007, 01:09 PM

I am not sure if I am getting my terms messed up or you are but from what i understand you are talking about telephoto lenses, while I am just talking about a zoom lens, the ability to zoom in and out with it between differn't focal lengths. Like i have a 18-55mm cannon zoom lens, but it has a cannon mount which isn't want I want for the adapter.

Wayne Kinney · April 20th, 2007, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nils Hoover

I am not sure if I am getting my terms messed up or you are but from what i understand you are talking about telephoto lenses, while I am just talking about a zoom lens, the ability to zoom in and out with it between differn't focal lengths. Like i have a 18-55mm cannon zoom lens, but it has a cannon mount which isn't want I want for the adapter.

Cary is trying to gauge the longest FL you will need, since the longer generally means more lightloss.

Rich Hibner · April 23rd, 2007, 10:24 PM

I'm also in the same boat at you. I was wanting to know if other people using zoom lens from 18-100mm instead of buying 3 to 4 prime lens. I know the zoom lens lose a lot more light, even so, would it be worth saving money and just light the set more?

Jon Wolding · April 24th, 2007, 08:30 AM

Nikon makes a bunch of F2.8 zooms... 17-35mm, 20-35mm, 28-70mm, 70-200mm, 80-200mm. All very good lenses. But the longer FL lenses are at least a grand.

April 20th, 2007, 11:13 AM	#1
Nils Hoover Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ithaca ny Posts: 57	Zoom Lens I have a decent range of prime lenses that I can use for a 35mm adapter but i was also thinking that it might be nice to have a zoom lens for shoots where I wouldn't want to be changing lenses the whole time. Does any one have any suggestions for a decent zoom lens (nikon mount) that wouldn't be too expensive (<400)? __________________ http://nils.tv www.vimeo.com/nilz

April 20th, 2007, 01:09 PM	#3
Nils Hoover Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ithaca ny Posts: 57	I am not sure if I am getting my terms messed up or you are but from what i understand you are talking about telephoto lenses, while I am just talking about a zoom lens, the ability to zoom in and out with it between differn't focal lengths. Like i have a 18-55mm cannon zoom lens, but it has a cannon mount which isn't want I want for the adapter. __________________ http://nils.tv www.vimeo.com/nilz

April 20th, 2007, 12:01 PM	#2
Cary Lee Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood USA Posts: 128	How much of a zoom are you talking about? I just recently bought a 135mm Nikkor F2 prime lens and found out that is the most I would ever want to go because with the longer zoom lenses, you would have to sacrifice light speed. And after comparing a 135mm f2.8 vs f2, the faster lense is necessary in low light situations. When you start getting into the 300mm or above the light speed is really sacrificed.

April 23rd, 2007, 10:24 PM	#5
Rich Hibner Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 218 Images: 1	I'm also in the same boat at you. I was wanting to know if other people using zoom lens from 18-100mm instead of buying 3 to 4 prime lens. I know the zoom lens lose a lot more light, even so, would it be worth saving money and just light the set more?

April 24th, 2007, 08:30 AM	#6
Jon Wolding Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 195	Nikon makes a bunch of F2.8 zooms... 17-35mm, 20-35mm, 28-70mm, 70-200mm, 80-200mm. All very good lenses. But the longer FL lenses are at least a grand.