Just got a D300:)

waynegz1 · Oct 31, 2010

I just recently sold my Nikkor 18-200mm VR I and then bought a D300 with very few actuations on it. So far I absolutely love it. Share some tips/tricks that you guys know of on the D300. I made the move from a D60 so any info you guys have is appreciated. I have been reading the manual just to learn more of the controls etc.

The only lens I have now is a 50mm 1.8D, I am looking for another lens. Either a 24-70 2.8 or a 85mm 1.8. Anyone already have this combo? Opinions por favor.

wedding/portrait shooting

orb9220 · Oct 31, 2010

Jealous! as still shooting with the D200 and have the Tamron 17-50 f2.8 which has been my main workhorse for 3yrs. now.

And Ken Rockwell has a good online manual for beginners on this cam.
Also if not a member of flickr is free and there are many Nikon and D300 groups to post pics and ask questions in.
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KmH · Oct 31, 2010

Some aspire to the Nikon Trinity:

AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G
AF-S 24-70 mm f/2.8G
and the AF-S 70-200 f/2.8G C-VRII

Expensive stuff.

Then there is the Budget Nikon Trinity:

AF-S 12-24mm f/4G
AF 24-85 mm f/2.8-f/4D
and the AF 80-200 mm f/2.8D

Learn to use the awesome Multi-CAM3500DX auto focus module:
http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/technology/d-technology/autofocus/02sensor/index.htm

waynegz1 · Oct 31, 2010

The Hebrew Trinity is what I am hoping to get. like you said, that is an expensive bill, but I think I will start off with the 24-70 2.8. If I can find one used, I'll take it.

Josh220 · Nov 1, 2010

The 24-70 is a great lens, but the focal range is very restricting on the D300. It's meant for full frame, not cropped sensors.

The 16-35mm is a good alternative since it's equivalent to the 24-70 on a full frame sensor.

waynegz1 · Nov 1, 2010

I think I will just go 24-70 bc eventually (sometime) I hope on going FF. But for some reason I want a fisheye lens. Maybe the 10.5mm

Someone talk me out of it please. lol

kundalini · Nov 1, 2010

I never found the 24-70mm restricting on my D300. It's a great lens, but it does shine on the D700.

I would get the essential lenses before the fisheye. It's a specialty lens and from what I've read it becomes boring after a while. Probably a good candidate as a rental to scratch the itch.