My Move To Nikon... Take Two

[Ian Farlow]

Okay... for Kiwigeoff and others, I am once again returning to Nikon equipment. After thinking about it for the past year (since I last tried moving back to Nikon), I have made up my mind. I just off-loaded all my Canon gear and am eagerly awaiting the following:

• Nikon D3
• 24-7' ƒ/2.8G
• 7'-2'' ƒ/2.8G
• SB-9''

Then I start saving... looking at the 14-24 and the 2''-4'' to complete the glass collection.

 

[wblink]

Okay... for Kiwigeoff and others, I am once again returning to Nikon equipment. After thinking about it for the past year (since I last tried moving back to Nikon), I have made up my mind. I just off-loaded all my Canon gear and am eagerly awaiting the following:

• Nikon D3
• 24-7' &#4'2;/2.8G
• 7'-2'' &#4'2;/2.8G
• SB-9''

Then I start saving... looking at the 14-24 and the 2''-4'' to complete the glass collection.

I's say: forget the 7'-2'' until later this year (vignetting, new model VRII, do you want to buy mine ) and go for the 14-24, a fabulous lens! The 2''-4'' is very expensive and nearly impossible to get 2nd hand. I woul like to have it though, the quality seems very good.

 

[Ian Farlow]

7'-2'' is already inbound. I might get its replacement (nano coating, et al) if the price is right and the used market is generous.

 

[Kiwigeoff]

Welcome back Ian !! The prodigal son returns.:lol::lol:

 

[Scott O]

See the DPReview piece on the 7'-2'' when used with a full frame camera...you might change your mind!

 

[Kiwigeoff]

And on the Nikoncafe most punters seem very happy with their 7'-2'' and D3 or D7'' results.

 

[Ian Farlow]

See the DPReview piece on the 7'-2'' when used with a full frame camera...you might change your mind!

I don't follow DPR. What might make me change my mind, and how?

 

[Ian Farlow]

Welcome back Ian !! The prodigal son returns.:lol::lol:

I'm looking forward to it. I'm sure I'll see you around the Cafe now that I'll be surfing there more often.

 

[Replytoken]

I'm looking forward to it. I'm sure I'll see you around the Cafe now that I'll be surfing there more often.

You might also want to give Nikonians a spin in addition to the Cafe. They are a pretty reasonable bunch of folks.

--Ken

 

[Kiwigeoff]

I'm looking forward to it. I'm sure I'll see you around the Cafe now that I'll be surfing there more often.

I'll ensure you get a LOUD welcome Ian, what's your screen name there????:lol::lol:

 

[Halfje-Bruin]

Most importantly: have fun and take great photos!

 

[Kiwigeoff]

Most importantly: have fun and take great photos!

How is the D7'' going Kees????????:mrgreen:

 

[Ian Farlow]

I'll ensure you get a LOUD welcome Ian, what's your screen name there????:lol::lol:

ifonline

 

[Halfje-Bruin]

How is the D7'' going Kees????????:mrgreen:

Not too bad :cheesy: Weather is not that good here so I can go out shooting as often as I want but I'm learning. I've still a few more months until the big trip...

 

[wblink]

And on the Nikoncafe most punters seem very happy with their 7'-2'' and D3 or D7'' results.

7'-2'' is a "universal" lens Constructed for DX and FX. BUT: accent is on DX. Th=hatis why the lens performs better on DX than FX.


FX shows a serious vignet. Can be solved by softare (ofcourse), but it shows what the mindset of Nikon was when they developed this lens: DX primary.

 

[wblink]

I don't follow DPR. What might make me change my mind, and how?

Listen to the posters on this forum? Why not? It's YOUR forum!

If even YOU does not read/listen who will

 

[Ian Farlow]

Listen to the posters on this forum? Why not? It's YOUR forum!

If even YOU does not read/listen who will

You might have misunderstood what I was saying. I don't read DPR except for their reviews, so I was asking what I might have found there regarding the 7'-2'' on FX.

I think I found what you might be referring to, though, if you mean "poor" performance on FX with this lens. Sure, it has its flaws on FX, but then it is still a strong, high-quality lens. There will undoubtedly be a replacement, but who knows when, even if the announcement is in a month.

In the mean time, I plan on enjoying my 24-7' and 7'-2'' on my D3. Happy shooting, everyone...

 

[imajin]

Okay... for Kiwigeoff and others, I am once again returning to Nikon equipment. After thinking about it for the past year (since I last tried moving back to Nikon), I have made up my mind. I just off-loaded all my Canon gear and am eagerly awaiting the following:

• Nikon D3
• 24-7' ƒ/2.8G
• 7'-2'' ƒ/2.8G
• SB-9''

Then I start saving... looking at the 14-24 and the 2''-4'' to complete the glass collection.

Is there no room for a prime or three?

 

[Ian Farlow]

Is there no room for a prime or three?

Actually... the 24-7' and 7'-2'' went back. Not that they weren't fantastic lenses, but because my budget was a bit too strapped. So, I have the new Sigma 24-7' HSM on the way (arrival Thursday), and already have the new Sigma 5' 1.4. Love the 5', and expect to love the 24-7'. From there... not sure what's next. Oh, and the GP-1 is inbound as well. Will be a very exciting weekend!

 

[imajin]

Actually... the 24-7' and 7'-2'' went back. Not that they weren't fantastic lenses, but because my budget was a bit too strapped. So, I have the new Sigma 24-7' HSM on the way (arrival Thursday), and already have the new Sigma 5' 1.4. Love the 5', and expect to love the 24-7'. From there... not sure what's next. Oh, and the GP-1 is inbound as well. Will be a very exciting weekend!

I can relate to the budget, or lack of in my case. The new 24-7' looks very promising. I also share the love for my Sigma 5' as well.

Maybe a 1'5DC if you're into that kind of look. Or a two ring 8'-2'' - very good performance/cost ratio. That's the base of my kit anyway.

I'll check back to see how you're liking the new stuff. Have fun!

 

[Ian Farlow]

GP-1 has arrived and works as expected. It is much smaller than I expected. The 24-7' is on the truck for delivery... counting down the hours.

I'm excited to see what Sigma has up next. Rumors have them releasing (or maybe just announcing) a new 7'-2'' with stabilization at PMA. Hope that's true. There is also talk of a replacement for the 12-24, but not as confident about that one.

If nothing is announced at PMA, the next two inbound are the 12-24 and the 7'-2''.

 

[BostonRott]

The 8'-2'' AF-S is a FANTASTIC lens. :biggrin: I know a lot of people complain about the vignetting of the 7'-2'' on FX. The 8'-2'' does vignette a bit at f/2.8, but not nearly so badly as what I'm reading about the 7'-2''. As well, the lens is from the film days.....so was made only for "FX"

Now that you have a D3, you *must* seek out a 5'/1.2 AiS!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: But you are forewarned, AiS glass is addictive.........and MF can be relearned. :mrgreen:

I love my 5'mm on FX (hated it on DX). If you're looking for small, light-weight reach, the 18'/2.8D is stellar!

 

[wblink]

Actually... the 24-7' and 7'-2'' went back. Not that they weren't fantastic lenses, but because my budget was a bit too strapped. So, I have the new Sigma 24-7' HSM on the way (arrival Thursday), and already have the new Sigma 5' 1.4. Love the 5', and expect to love the 24-7'. From there... not sure what's next. Oh, and the GP-1 is inbound as well. Will be a very exciting weekend!

Big difference in USA&EU way: I save and THEN buy. In USA U buy on credit (money you don't have).

Why?

 

[Ian Farlow]

Big difference in USA&EU way: I save and THEN buy. In USA U buy on credit (money you don't have).

Why?

What are you talking about? Credit? No... I bought everything I have gotten in cash (D3, 24-7', 7'-2'', etc.) but decided that $34''.'' in cash tied up in only two lenses wasn't what I wanted to do. So, the two Nikon lenses went back.

Be careful with your assumptions, insults, and generalizations, please.

 

[wblink]

What are you talking about? Credit? No... I bought everything I have gotten in cash (D3, 24-7', 7'-2'', etc.) but decided that $34''.'' in cash tied up in only two lenses wasn't what I wanted to do. So, the two Nikon lenses went back.

Be careful with your assumptions, insults, and generalizations, please.

It was NOT ment personally, but (indeed) general.
That said, it is NOT an assumption (regarding you) but something I expiriencend in the USA as a general habbit.

Tell me your opinion about it please.

Or not, your choice ofcourse.