Which tele zoom?? at DVinfo.net

Ola Christoffersson · March 25th, 2011, 02:57 PM

I now have a Sigma 18-50 f2.8 and a Tokina 28-70 f2.8 along side with some old Nikkor primes for my F3.

The last lens i really need now is a tele zoom.

I've been considering the Nikon 80-200 ED f2.8 but I am afraid that 200 mm won't cut it. Are there any alternatives that still have top quality glass and are resonably fast?

Also - is it absolutely necessary for me to get a lens support for my rods if I get the Nikon 80-200 or will the MTF-adapter be able to handle the weight on it's own? If so - any advice on alternatives to the expensive Zacuto Lens support?

Thanks!

Leonard Levy · March 26th, 2011, 01:02 AM

80-200 is great lens. I've always been happy at 200mm but that was on a 35mm adapter. Will test with the F3 in the next few days. Re weight. It seems OK but its probably safer with some relief.

Lenny Levy

Alister Chapman · March 26th, 2011, 03:50 AM

I've got a Sigma 70-300 F4 APO. Not as fast as the Nikon, but a nice lens otherwise.

Peter Corbett · March 26th, 2011, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leonard Levy

80-200 is great lens. I've always been happy at 200mm but that was on a 35mm adapter. Will test with the F3 in the next few days. Re weight. It seems OK but its probably safer with some relief.

Lenny Levy

Have you got a two-ring or a push-pull Lenny? Do you notice any sideways image shift when pulling focus with the 80-200?

Ola Christoffersson · March 26th, 2011, 06:54 AM

Allister - is it the dirt cheap f4-5,6 Sigma you mean. How is the optical quality? is it really good enough?

Leonard Levy · March 26th, 2011, 11:22 AM

Had a push pull at one time and optically it was great and cheaper. Actually it worked well but pulling focus got me nervous as I was always afraid I would affect the zoom. I'll check for sideways motion. Never have noticed it in the past.

March 25th, 2011, 02:57 PM	#1
Ola Christoffersson Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 462	Which tele zoom?? I now have a Sigma 18-50 f2.8 and a Tokina 28-70 f2.8 along side with some old Nikkor primes for my F3. The last lens i really need now is a tele zoom. I've been considering the Nikon 80-200 ED f2.8 but I am afraid that 200 mm won't cut it. Are there any alternatives that still have top quality glass and are resonably fast? Also - is it absolutely necessary for me to get a lens support for my rods if I get the Nikon 80-200 or will the MTF-adapter be able to handle the weight on it's own? If so - any advice on alternatives to the expensive Zacuto Lens support? Thanks! __________________ Ola Christoffersson, Kamrat produktion, Stockholm - Sweden www.kamrat.tv

March 26th, 2011, 01:02 AM	#2
Leonard Levy Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,684	Re: Which tele zoom?? 80-200 is great lens. I've always been happy at 200mm but that was on a 35mm adapter. Will test with the F3 in the next few days. Re weight. It seems OK but its probably safer with some relief. Lenny Levy

March 26th, 2011, 03:50 AM	#3
Alister Chapman Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK Posts: 4,957	Re: Which tele zoom?? I've got a Sigma 70-300 F4 APO. Not as fast as the Nikon, but a nice lens otherwise. __________________ Alister Chapman, Film-Maker/Stormchaser http://www.xdcam-user.com/alisters-blog/ My XDCAM site and blog. http://www.hurricane-rig.com

March 26th, 2011, 06:54 AM	#5
Ola Christoffersson Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 462	Re: Which tele zoom?? Allister - is it the dirt cheap f4-5,6 Sigma you mean. How is the optical quality? is it really good enough? __________________ Ola Christoffersson, Kamrat produktion, Stockholm - Sweden www.kamrat.tv

March 26th, 2011, 11:22 AM	#6
Leonard Levy Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,684	Re: Which tele zoom?? Had a push pull at one time and optically it was great and cheaper. Actually it worked well but pulling focus got me nervous as I was always afraid I would affect the zoom. I'll check for sideways motion. Never have noticed it in the past.