Nikkor 75-240mm

[Sideshow Bob]

As a absolute beginner to DSLR world, would you buy this lens if under R1000? What would be its typical use (e.g. landscape/portrait)

 

[GTi]

All the reviews I read says it pretty good plastic. you get what you pay for.

Strengths:

Low cost, good range, sharp centers, good color, lightweight.

Weaknesses:

Weak, plastic filter threads.

 

[Sideshow Bob]

Thanks GTi. I thought no one was going to respond .. I did go through http://www.photographyreview.com/mfr/nikon/35mm-zoom/PRD_84771_3128crx.aspx to check reviews as well.

one more question. If one has D90 + 55-200mm VR (I don't; yet) , does it make sense to go for 75-240 at all?

 

[GTi]

The Nikon 55-200mm F4-5.6 VR is a better lens in comparision, so I don't see the point in getting the Nikkor 75-240mm. If you just looking for reach then Makro have the TAMRON 70 - 300mm Lens For Nikon @ R1799.
http://www.makro.co.za/p/36472/tamron-70---300mm-lens-for-nikon/

 

[GTi]

Review: http://www.steves-digicams.com/came...0-56-di-vc-usd/steves-conclusion-samples.html

 

[PostmanPot]

Nikkor 75-240mm? Sounds like an older generation lens?

 

[GTi]

Yip it is, Came out just before the Nikon D70 made it's first appearence.

 

[Sideshow Bob]

Thanks GTi; I will check Tamron out.

 

[losectrl]

GTi - I noticed that you have a EF-530 on your equipment list. would you recommend it over the SB-600? I am a beginner myself and in the market for an external flash - for a D60.

 

[GTi]

http://www1.shopping.com/xSBS-Nikon...-for-Canon~PT-xPO~P-1~PRDLT-22438253-44520765
You decide for yourself. I took the Super coz it's has more zoom and flash power, but the recycle time is faster in the Nikon SB600 brand.
I am happy with the Sigma EF-530 DG SUPER TTL Flash due to the fact it zooms out to 105 mm coz I do alot of party photography at night.
I am just looking for a Diffuser for the flash unit.

 

[losectrl]

http://www1.shopping.com/xSBS-Nikon...-for-Canon~PT-xPO~P-1~PRDLT-22438253-44520765
You decide for yourself. I took the Super coz it's has more zoom and flash power, but the recycle time is faster in the Nikon SB600 brand.
I am happy with the Sigma EF-530 DG SUPER TTL Flash due to the fact it zooms out to 105 mm coz I do alot of party photography at night.
I am just looking for a Diffuser for the flash unit.

Thanx a 1 000 000.