Ben-71
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A while ago, I sold the whole Nikon system (with a whole studio attached
to it ), and got a D200, then D300, 12-24mm and 18-200mm.
to it ), and got a D200, then D300, 12-24mm and 18-200mm.
I thought that a D300, and glass from (effectively) 18mm to 300mm, in just
2 lenses, would be enough for personal use...
Apparently, the photographers' dictionary doesn't include this word –
'enough'...
2 lenses, would be enough for personal use...
Apparently, the photographers' dictionary doesn't include this word –
'enough'...
I lack the very top in optics, to which I got used along the years in the
studio, and I lack an old love – Macro.
studio, and I lack an old love – Macro.
As the focal range, which I tend to use most, is biased towards the Tele,
choosing 'top optics' was simple: the 70-200 f/2.8.
Together with a small 1.7TC, the lens covers from 105mm to 510mm.
Good enough. (Eh... I used that word again... :blushing: )
choosing 'top optics' was simple: the 70-200 f/2.8.
Together with a small 1.7TC, the lens covers from 105mm to 510mm.
Good enough. (Eh... I used that word again... :blushing: )
The Macro, however, can go in different directions -
1) A Macro lens (105 or 200).
2) Use just the 70-200.
The TC gives it some close-up range.
Extension rings give it Macro range.
And, there's the zoom bonus.
The TC gives it some close-up range.
Extension rings give it Macro range.
And, there's the zoom bonus.
The second option saves weight, space in a bag, and money, so, unless
I'd get a meaningful drop in quality, it's the preferred route.
(Well, how bad can a tube, fitted with Nikon's top quality optical air, be? )
I'd get a meaningful drop in quality, it's the preferred route.
(Well, how bad can a tube, fitted with Nikon's top quality optical air, be? )
In the studio, I used only prime lenses for Macro, so I have no
experience with a zoon + ex. tubes.
I'd be glad to hear your opinions/experience regarding the two options.
Thanks,
Ben