What zoom for a D750?

[Nigel_O]

I have a 28-300 that I use on my D810. It is probably the least good of all my lenses (50mm 1.4, 16-35, 70-200 f2.8, 200-500). However, if I ever have to go out with just a single lens, it’s almost always the 28-300.

As long as the light isn’t too gloomy, or the subject matter moving too fast, it’s just fine. As long as you understand its limitations, it’s a perfectly good lens.

[Simpo Two]

xeny said:

Simpo Two said:

I read most of that article and can't see what the advantage of the 'P' is.

Faster more accurate focussing and sharper images.

"But that G VR version of the lens started looking old and a bit underwhelming with the 24mp DX and 36mp FX bodies.." start of the fourth paragraph.

Yes, I saw that. 'Looking old'. So I think it was really just marketing needing a new product to launch. If you shoot FX you should have lenses to match the body - eg the 70-200 f2.8. If you can't carry it, stay with DX

[Turn7]

Simpo Two said:

xeny said:

Simpo Two said:

I read most of that article and can't see what the advantage of the 'P' is.

Faster more accurate focussing and sharper images.

"But that G VR version of the lens started looking old and a bit underwhelming with the 24mp DX and 36mp FX bodies.." start of the fourth paragraph.

Yes, I saw that. 'Looking old'. So I think it was really just marketing needing a new product to launch. If you shoot FX you should have lenses to match the body - eg the 70-200 f2.8. If you can't carry it, stay with DX

Which is exactly what I said up there....^^^^

[xeny]

Simpo Two said:

Yes, I saw that. 'Looking old'. So I think it was really just marketing needing a new product to launch. If you shoot FX you should have lenses to match the body - eg the 70-200 f2.8. If you can't carry it, stay with DX

Both of the 70-300s under discussion are FX lenses though?

I"ve got the 70-300 "G" x 2 (so unlikely to be a bad example) and they're both OK, but nothing special. AF on a the two AF-P lenses I've used is much snappier.

If you're buying a new lens, why would you pick the "old" model ?

[Whoozit]

xeny said:

If you're buying a new lens, why would you pick the "old" model ?

If you can articulate why the old lens is holding you back, or have spare cash and just fancy it, nothing. But second hand lenses, bought carefully, can be in near-new shape and save lots of beer tokens. Looking to my left, only five out of twelve lenses were bought new.

Worried about quality, then buy from Grays or the reputable used retailers who are honest about condition and back it up with a warranty.

I've got a job lot of Nikon lenses I really have to get back to Grays, they're useless sitting around gathering dust.

[Simpo Two]

xeny said:

I"ve got the 70-300 "G" x 2 (so unlikely to be a bad example) and they're both OK, but nothing special. AF on a the two AF-P lenses I've used is much snappier.

When you say 'G' do you mean this one? https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/70300g.htm

[xeny]

Simpo Two said:

When you say 'G' do you mean this one? https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/70300g.htm

Sorry, no, 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR (model 2161) - I don't tend to carry tripods, so I don't keep long non VR lenses in mind.

[Simpo Two]

xeny said:

Simpo Two said:

When you say 'G' do you mean this one? https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/70300g.htm

Sorry, no, 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR (model 2161) - I don't tend to carry tripods, so I don't keep long non VR lenses in mind.

Oh the AF-S VR. Yes that's mine. I think it's a great lens (on DX, might be less good round the edges on FX) and no complaints with focusing.

Maybe if I didn't have one or used FX then I'd get the P version if it was better, but I don't feel any need to change as I'm now back to being an amateur snapper . If I was back on the circuit I'd use a 70-200 f2.8.

[xeny]

Whoozit said:

If you can articulate why the old lens is holding you back, or have spare cash and just fancy it, nothing.

In this case the OP didn't have an old lens to hold them back....

[Whoozit]

xeny said:

In this case the OP didn't have an old lens to hold them back....

I was answering you, not him. And keeping the extra beer tokens is always useful - after all, the pubs open up soon!