New camera, is this just the start...
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Just ordered a Nikon D7200 from Amazon Warehouse deals, hopefully arrives on Monday. This will replace my old D80 which struggles in low light.
Currently use an 18-200 VR & have a 1.8 50mm which seldom gets used.
It will mainly be used for my kids activities, marathon kayaking & cadet parades etc but as I do a bit of walking I also want to take it with me to get some landscapes.
Two questions then, what affordable lightish tripod would you recommend that would strap to my rucksack & what lens for landscape without bankrupting me?
Have a very heavy tripod with trigger grip head, great to use but weighs a ton so will be eBayed when I get a new one.
Currently use an 18-200 VR & have a 1.8 50mm which seldom gets used.
It will mainly be used for my kids activities, marathon kayaking & cadet parades etc but as I do a bit of walking I also want to take it with me to get some landscapes.
Two questions then, what affordable lightish tripod would you recommend that would strap to my rucksack & what lens for landscape without bankrupting me?
Have a very heavy tripod with trigger grip head, great to use but weighs a ton so will be eBayed when I get a new one.
toohuge said:
You'll love the D7200 - it's fantastic.
What are you looking for in a landscape lens? Are you looking to go wider than the 18-200 you already have?
If so, your options are pretty limited as far as affordable options go - Sigma, Tokina and used Nikons are your best best.
I have heard good things about the Sigma 10-20, same for the Tokina 11-20 and the obvious Nikon choices of 10-24 and 12-24 - these last 2 are pretty spicy though.
I'd recommend using the 50mm prime - you'll love the images from your new camera
That's great to hear, thanks. Want a lens I can use for general landscape stuff really, the 18-200 is a good all rounder but I suspect it trades quality for convenience. Didn't think the 50mm would be suitable either? What are you looking for in a landscape lens? Are you looking to go wider than the 18-200 you already have?
If so, your options are pretty limited as far as affordable options go - Sigma, Tokina and used Nikons are your best best.
I have heard good things about the Sigma 10-20, same for the Tokina 11-20 and the obvious Nikon choices of 10-24 and 12-24 - these last 2 are pretty spicy though.
I'd recommend using the 50mm prime - you'll love the images from your new camera
Will take a look at the ones you mentioned.
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