Nikon 18-105mm Alternatives

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Looking at the D7100 and wondered what alternatives there were to the kit lens without spending more than say £300 max. Would prefer to buy new, but not ruling out secondhand. Whilst it would lose me some flexibility, one option would be the 35mm f1.8G and 50mm f1.8G, but what other alternatives are there?

Cheers,

Simon.
 
pingu666 said:
17-50 tamron f2.8
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Thanks for the suggestion Paul. That lens almost looks to good to be true given its constant f2.8 aperture, range and price. Does it have any vices to be aware of?

Cheers,

Simon.
 
minnnt said:
Hi Simon, did you get my PM? This is the lens I replaced my 18-105 with and it gets used most of the time. :)
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Hi David. Got your PM about the D7000 where you mentioned using this lens. Have you sent anything else after that specifically about the glass your using?

I guess an alternative is to look at the D7000 instead of the D7100 as that would significantly open up my budget for glass and probably let me cover a lot more bases, but I'm having a real hard time choosing between the two of them. Whatever body I buy will have to do me for several years, so I need to get it right!

Cheers,

Simon.
 
The D7100 is obviously the better camera, but unsure if most people would even be able to tell a difference tbh.

Like i said, i replaced my 18-105 with the Tamron 17-50 vc f2.8 and i use it a lot. Haven't got any complaints at all apart from the chip in the front element caused by a flying stone from a speeding rally car. :rolleyes: I find it really sharp and the IQ is plentiful. It's a nice simple lens to use and focus is usually pretty speedy although it can hunt a little in dark conditions but then i usually switch to my 35mm f1.8 which is much better at focusing in darker situations.

Obligatory shots that usually get posted in a thread like this...

I know you're a motorsport fan (although i know this isn't your kinda shot!) so here's a couple with the 17-50


Dukeries Rally - Touchwood 2014 by David Raynham, on Flickr


Dukeries Rally - Touchwood 2014 by David Raynham, on Flickr

35mm...


Matlock Bath by David Raynham, on Flickr


BTCC Re-Edit by David Raynham, on Flickr

Tamron 70-300 vc (as i know you like your wildlife too)


Bempton Cliffs 2014 by David Raynham, on Flickr


Gannet edit by David Raynham, on Flickr

And a portrait...


Lily by David Raynham, on Flickr

HTH's...
David. :)

EDIT: Click through to Flickr for full res images. (y)
 
A huge help David, thank you very much for posting the images. Both of those lenses look to be very strong performers.

To be honest, I agree completely with the real world difference between the D7000 and D7100. The Sony sensor in the D7000 is extremely well thought of, and 16mp would be more than enough for what I shoot these days. Nearly £300 for an improved AF system is a lot of money to pay when the system in the D7000 would be plenty good enough, particularly with better glass than the kit lens.

Cheers,

Simon.
 
Yeah it does me and the AF is by new means a slouch although I haven't used a Nikon with the 51 point system so maybe there is a bigger difference than I imagine.

The D7000 was one of their best sellers.

But by no means are the kit lenses crap. ;)
 
minnnt said:
Yeah it does me and the AF is by new means a slouch although I haven't used a Nikon with the 51 point system so maybe there is a bigger difference than I imagine.

The D7000 was one of their best sellers.

But by no means are the kit lenses crap. ;)
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There's a point of diminishing returns in everything. Your photos demonstrate just what a capable set you have. As long as the AF can keep up with my son, then I'll be very happy :-)

Simon.
 
minnnt said:
Where are you? If you're near Notts then you could borrow mine for an evening or two to see if you like it.
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That's a very kind offer David. Unfortunately, I live near Middlesbrough so it's just a bit too far :-(

Simon.
 
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