[SeaDog011Participant]

Dilemma:

24-70mm F2.8 and 70-200mm F2.8, or just one instead 18-200mm F3.5-6.3

Your thoughts?

Thanx

[SeaDog011Participant]

Just checked photozone.de

Loads of info! Thanks for the recommendation 🙂

[SeaDog011Participant]

Thanx!

I am considering to shoot architecture, both exteriors and interiors, but I do not perceive it to be a prime subject in my photography adventure. As I have mentioned previously, underwater, landscape and portraits are also what I consider to shoot.
I understand that articulating screen is a big plus, especially in confined areas, and I really don’t understand why Nikon is still resisting to follow this trend. Even the new Nikon D5 doesn’t have the screen that tilts every which way. Pity!
Having said that, I would like to “hear” your suggestions for lenses other than wide angle, and especially those that are weather sealed and Nikon compatible.
I have been checking out a lot of different options, because the price plays a big part in deciding what to buy. I also found certain info that suggests that in some cases even less expensive lenses can yield better results than those more expensive ones. Since technology is developing at warp speeds, I somehow believe that difference in quality between CANON/NIKON and third party products is rapidly fading out.
So, in your opinion, what could be the best overall “bang for buck” option, taking into consideration players such as SIGMA, TAMRON, TOKINA…?

Thanx 🙂

[SeaDog011Participant]

Hello again and HAPPY NEW YEAR! I wish you a lot of success with this blog. Keep up the good work!

Now…

Would there be any change in your lens recommendation if I would choose to buy a full frame camera.
I am considering a Nikon D810.
Maybe it is a stupid question, but how wide should I go with wide angle lenses? I am asking this in terms of interior architectural photography and possible distortion on the sides. Does it really matter, or should I go ultra wide and deal with distortion in post?
While we are at it, what are your thoughts about that Nikon camera?

Cheers!

[SeaDog011Participant]

Understood.

So, if I would go for the following combo:

https://www.fotoskoda.cz/nikon-d7200-18-140-mm-vr/

https://www.fotoskoda.cz/nikon-85-1-8-g-af-s/

and either

https://www.fotoskoda.cz/nikon-10-24-3-5-4-5-g-af-s-dx/

or

https://www.fotoskoda.cz/sigma-102035-ex-dc-hsm-pro-nikon/

(and I would like to hear your opinion on which of the last two is better),

would I terribly miss the 70-300 lens?

Thank you 🙂

[SeaDog011Participant]

Awesome! Thanx 🙂

After careful consideration, I believe that my final choice is going to be a NIKON camera.
I read your advice about the glass, and while I would like to ask you for your opinion on the following kit:

https://www.fotoskoda.cz/nikon-d7200-tamron-17-50-vc-tamron-70-300-vc/

and what lens, other than those already included in this kit, may I need in terms of my objectives, while staying on the budget?

Thanx again 🙂

[SeaDog011Participant]

Thank you 🙂

And to wrap this up, a questions about lenses. Taking into consideration what would be subjects of interest in my photo adventures (landscape, interiors and portraits), what would be your suggestion for lenses? How many, and which ones at the minimum?

[SeaDog011Participant]

Thank you for your valuable advice.
One other thing: is there a store in Prague that you can recommend where I could find a wide choice of cameras and photo equipment?

[SeaDog011Participant]

Yes,…there are variety of underwater housings for NIKON than for this particular model of SONY camera. Flashes too. However small, the underwater offer is there for SONY a77 mark 2. Maybe the reason for that could be that while NIKON has long ago become a standard, the future of SONY alpha series is still fairly uncertain, and the manufacturers of underwater housings are reluctant to invest in development of related products.
Anyway, while the advantages of NIKON are quite obvious, my attention when SONY is concerned is still drawn to several specs such as the biggest APSC sensor (among cameras in the similar price range), more AF points, insane continuous shooting rate of 12 fps and, of course, the articulating screen. I understand that the last thing is not essential, but it can con in handy in certain situations. Also, and I understand that it is purely individual preference, I like SONY’s robust build, although with only about 50g more in weight over NIKON, there isn’t much difference between the two.
Now,… I understand that SONY lacks in variety of lenses, but what about Tamron and Minolta lenses? Can this camera use those?

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