Nikon D750 & D780

@rookies my best advice to you would be to sit and really think what you want and what you will be shooting. These days it is really difficult as there's so much choice, and so many differing opinions on which is best and you think you've made your mind up just for someone to tell you something else is better lol. Also, there are very few bad lenses out there in all honesty, so whatever you decide you should be able to get really good results. What you need to do is work out what you want, what suits your needs and what suits your budget.

If you want the absolute best results then arguably you should be looking at primes. But, if like me you shoot a bit of all sorts then primes aren't the most suitable option and you zooms are better. If you want the absolute best IQ Nikon zooms then buy the 24-70mm f2.8 and 70-200mm f2.8 VRII and then don't look at anything else, accepting that these are big, heavy and expensive.

Want more versatility plus a lighter and cheaper option get the 24-120mm f4 and the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8, accepting that the 24-120mm isn't going to give you the same subject isolation, pop, and smooth out of focus areas as the 24-70mm f2.8.

Want a light and cheap setup then stick with the 24-85mm and add a 70-300mm VR (or Tammy equivalent).

There's been plenty of examples posted up on this thread with these lenses (barring maybe the 24-120mm as I can't recall anyone posting with this lens).

You just need to work out what's best for you mate. At some point though you just have to take the plunge ;)
 
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To be honest I love to have the best. But 70-200 will I use it enough justify the cost is what playing me up. Hence I though about the 70-300 tamron as I am sure someone posted images taken with it on here
 
I will get there one day lol
 
rookies said:
Well after some discussion earlier with a pal. I am now considering selling my 24-85 and get the following lens

Tamron 24-70 2.8 VC
Tamron 70-300 VC

Both be under a grand in total and save money.
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The best way to work out what you need is to take photos with what you have.

You could keep the 24-85 and add the 70-300, then get a fast 35 or 50 later, and if you find you do need f2.8 switch the 24-85 for a 24-70 when you have more cash.
 
Ed Sutton said:
The best way to work out what you need is to take photos with what you have.

You could keep the 24-85 and add the 70-300, then get a fast 35 or 50 later, and if you find you do need f2.8 switch the 24-85 for a 24-70 when you have more cash.
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Or add the 70-200 2.8 :thinking:
 
When I'm trying to decide I head off to Flickr and look at the lens groups, then once I have an idea which takes the highest number of pictures I like I check out YouTube/reviews to make sure there are no major issues or that the AF isn't absolutely rubbishy

The fact of the matter is that only you know what sort of images you like and different lenses have different looks, colour rendition, bokeh etc
 
Trouble is you need them in your own hand for a few days and not all stores accept returns if not faulty which is understandable
 
rookies said:
Trouble is you need them in your own hand for a few days and not all stores accept returns if not faulty which is understandable
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But you are always at your dealer you don't need days to figure out if a lens is to heavy/big etc etc. Images are plentiful on the Web of any lens.
 
Can't decide which lenses you need? Shove a 28-300 Nikon on the camera and have done with it!

When I don't know what I'll be taking photos of it's my first choice.Chuck in an 18-35 and maybe a fastish 35mm you pretty much have all bases covered.

OK it's not quite as sharp as the 'pro' lenses, the bokeh's not as pleasing, and it doesn't go to f2.8. But most of the time it's good enough. Especially for hastily grabbed chicken pics!

The fact is that most lenses (real dogs aside) are good enough for most pictures most people take most of the time.

(Edited for stupidity.:oops: :$)
 
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JohnN said:
When I'm trying to decide I head off to Flickr and look at the lens groups, then once I have an idea which takes the highest number of pictures I like I check out YouTube/reviews to make sure there are no major issues or that the AF isn't absolutely rubbishy

The fact of the matter is that only you know what sort of images you like and different lenses have different looks, colour rendition, bokeh etc
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This is what I do too (y)
 
minnnt said:
Well, I hurt. Really hurt.

Sorry to do this @rookies but the 70-200... Wow. What a lens. Apart from it weighing the same as a small child, it is sooooo awesome for rallying.

Wales can kiss my ass. Well, for a few months anyway.
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Look forward to seeing the pics, David! :)
 
minnnt said:
Well, I hurt. Really hurt.

Sorry to do this @rookies but the 70-200... Wow. What a lens. Apart from it weighing the same as a small child, it is sooooo awesome for rallying.

Wales can kiss my ass. Well, for a few months anyway.
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It's my favourite lens, really good for sporting events especially. Had a good/productive day?
 
minnnt said:
We'll have to see. The light on the Cader Idris range was stunning. There wasn't really a sunrise but wow, what a view!

Rallying was good, the light was poor though but f2.8 helped massively and kept the iso low.
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Pictures required, although I'm sure we will see some soon...

Took the D750 to a christening today, and I REALLY missed the silent shutter and live view AF of the XT1. :( It's ok to have a flippy screen but it's next useless when it take about three years to focus on anything.
 
T_J_G said:
Really like this, like how the outer petals blend the the edge of the frame, top work. Guessing it was a mothers day bouquet?!
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Thanks very much. No just a random bouquet I bought my wife the other day.
 
Not been here much for the last couple of week, and have just read about the latest shutter issues - mine came from Panamoz and is possibly affected according to the serial number, though I've not seen any problems.
So, who do I contact - is it Panamoz or Nikon direct ?
 
minnnt said:
What size box are you using? I use the small box. I totally agree that it's not as good as mirrorless or Canon though.
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How u change the box small that new to me lol
 
minnnt said:
Nikon for the recall matey.

Tim, I've used live view for some rallying today, what are you fannying around at???
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For tracking? How'd you manage that, LV is painfully slow? :eek:
 
minnnt said:
What size box are you using? I use the small box. I totally agree that it's not as good as mirrorless or Canon though.
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Mostly small box, it's useable but not ideal. And dropping the shutter on a D750 in church is like letting off a hand grenade!
 
minnnt said:
Yeah it's really loud isn't it?! D810 or Df if you want a quieter one. ;)

No, not for tracking. I'm not a panning freak.
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Well not just panning, anything moving it's pants ;)
 
T_J_G said:
Mostly small box, it's useable but not ideal. And dropping the shutter on a D750 in church is like letting off a hand grenade!
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Lol is it really that bad? I'm going to a couple of weddings this year (as a guest), maybe I shouldn't have just put my Olympus gear up for sale after all (y)
 
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