nikon d7000

rdking647 · Jan 29, 2011

recently sold my nikon d5000 and bought a d7000.
so far I love it. Im pretty much of a hack and the d7000 has a ton of features im just learning how to use but so far im impressed. I tend to use it mostly for pictures of birds and other critters.

sierramister · Jan 29, 2011

I just shot some basketball tonight with my D7000, and these photos are great! Welcome to the D7K owners club!

rdking647 · Jan 29, 2011

but now i feel like going out and spending 6k on a really nice lens to go with it (like a 500mm f4 or an 800mm

Katkoota · Jan 29, 2011

I am a D7000 owner too

love the camera!

NayLoMo6C · Jan 31, 2011

rdking647 said:
i feel like going out and spending 6k on a really nice lens

wow, just wow?

flatflip · Jan 31, 2011

rdking647 said:
but now i feel like going out and spending 6k on a really nice lens to go with it (like a 500mm f4 or an 800mm

I'll run to town for you and pick it up. I'll unpack it and install it for you. You can give me "only" a 10% gratuity as your waiter / server. Then I'll buy me a $600 wide zoom for my new D7000.

FloridaLeisure · Feb 1, 2011

Hi all,
I'm new to this forum as just yesterday I decided to get more serious about photography. I went out and purchased a D7000 after debating whether to get a D90 and now I need to get a wide angle lens.

The reason I need a wide angle lens is to take better shots of the vacation homes we rent in Orlando. So that basically means lots of room shots; lounges, kitchens, bedrooms, etc.

I have spoken to several friends who take great pictures and a couple who do it for a living. One bit of advice I had was to stay with Nikon lenses rather than third party but I'm open to more opinion.

I have been recommended two choices for the wide angle lens:

Nikon 10-24mm f3.5-4.5G ED AF-S or
Tamron AF 10-24mm f3.5 - 4.5 SP pr
Tokina 11-16mm f2.8

I'd appreciate any thoughts / feedback on these lenses... thanks.

photographyguy1218 · Feb 17, 2011

flatflip said:
rdking647 said:

but now i feel like going out and spending 6k on a really nice lens to go with it (like a 500mm f4 or an 800mm

Click to expand...

I'll run to town for you and pick it up. I'll unpack it and install it for you. You can give me "only" a 10% gratuity as your waiter / server. Then I'll buy me a $600 wide zoom for my new D7000.

you and me both!! :thumbsup:

KmH · Feb 17, 2011

FloridaLeisure said:
I have been recommended two choices for the wide angle lens:

Nikon 10-24mm f3.5-4.5G ED AF-S or
Tamron AF 10-24mm f3.5 - 4.5 SP pr
Tokina 11-16mm f2.8

I'd appreciate any thoughts / feedback on these lenses... thanks.

2?

Yucel · Feb 18, 2011

what lens u using for birds?

How are you managing focusing on the flying ones?

mayhem7 · Feb 28, 2011

I'm going to buy one soon. I have heard so many great things about this Camera.

Formatted · Feb 28, 2011

Search function is your friend guys!

flea77 · Feb 28, 2011

FloridaLeisure said:
The reason I need a wide angle lens is to take better shots of the vacation homes we rent in Orlando. So that basically means lots of room shots; lounges, kitchens, bedrooms, etc.

I have spoken to several friends who take great pictures and a couple who do it for a living. One bit of advice I had was to stay with Nikon lenses rather than third party but I'm open to more opinion.

I have been recommended two choices for the wide angle lens:

Nikon 10-24mm f3.5-4.5G ED AF-S or
Tamron AF 10-24mm f3.5 - 4.5 SP pr
Tokina 11-16mm f2.8

I'd appreciate any thoughts / feedback on these lenses... thanks.

First off, that is THREE choices

Down to business. The 11-16 is out, if you are doing room etc you need the widest you can get and the aperature means nothing. My opinion is the Nikon is the clear winner if your budget will allow.

Allan