10-27-2011, 08:44 AM
[quote name='thxbb12' timestamp='1319670924' post='12506']
Can you guys tell me which of these zooms are good for fullframe? (to be used on a Nikon D700 body)
Obviously, there are not pro-grade lenses and some are all about compromise, especially the ones with a long range.
I just would like to know which ones are good, in their category, and which ones must really be avoided.
Standard zooms:
Nikkor 24-85 f/2.8-4
Nikkor 24-120 f/3.5-5.6
Tokina 24-200 f/3.5-5.6
Tamron 28-200 f/3.8-5.6
Ultra wide zoom:
Tokina 20-35 f/2.8
Long zoom:
Tokina 80-400 f/4.5-5.6
Thank you for your feedback!
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I think reviewers would agree with me that all the listed lenses can be marked as second-rate among lenses. Of course it all depends on one´s personal requirements and judgement but personally I wouldn´t buy any of those in the list - each of them is either a thing of the past or of arguable quality. If I were you, I would always look at lenses already primarily designed for a sensor and not a film frame. There are already good, relatively affordable and newer lenses for full frame on the market (for instance, the new 24-120/f4 is certainly better than the infamous 24-120/3.5-5.6).
Can you guys tell me which of these zooms are good for fullframe? (to be used on a Nikon D700 body)
Obviously, there are not pro-grade lenses and some are all about compromise, especially the ones with a long range.
I just would like to know which ones are good, in their category, and which ones must really be avoided.
Standard zooms:
Nikkor 24-85 f/2.8-4
Nikkor 24-120 f/3.5-5.6
Tokina 24-200 f/3.5-5.6
Tamron 28-200 f/3.8-5.6
Ultra wide zoom:
Tokina 20-35 f/2.8
Long zoom:
Tokina 80-400 f/4.5-5.6
Thank you for your feedback!
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I think reviewers would agree with me that all the listed lenses can be marked as second-rate among lenses. Of course it all depends on one´s personal requirements and judgement but personally I wouldn´t buy any of those in the list - each of them is either a thing of the past or of arguable quality. If I were you, I would always look at lenses already primarily designed for a sensor and not a film frame. There are already good, relatively affordable and newer lenses for full frame on the market (for instance, the new 24-120/f4 is certainly better than the infamous 24-120/3.5-5.6).