Which one should I go for?

[Mozziephotography]

NIKON AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR - there are two second-hand ones available at my local camera store. I wanted the 24mm-85mm, as the one I bought for her indoors is a cracking lens. That was second hand demo model from Harrisons. Do I buy a NEW 24-85, wait until one turns up or is the 16-85mm just as good? I know that it is a DX and not full frame. Sal and I both have D7200's

 

[holty]

have you looked at the nikon 17-55mm 2.8 it there best ever dx lens pro spec ??
if weight is a problem then i would go for there 16-80mm f4 great lens
far better than what your looking at.
also the nikon 24-120mm f4 is another great lens for the money

 

[woof woof]

If you have two APS-C cameras in the family wouldn't a starting point of 24mm be a little restrictive for a zoom lens? IMO the 16-85mm makes much more sense.

 

[Mozziephotography]

We don't SHARE. Smiley face thing. Used the 24-85 at a race the other night and the range is just right. I know it's daft not to share lenses but ...

 

[Dangermouse]

If the 24-85 is just right, then that's your question answered and as for sharing...………..god no!!!!! both me and the missus have D810 and D610 and don't share lenses, she would kill me if I damaged one of her babies

 

[Mozziephotography]

e-infinity have a great price on one. Never used them ... comes in a white box...? Kit lens?

 

[snerkler]

Is this 16-80mm f2.8-4 in budget? You get pretty much the "just right" focal length and wider at the long end too for when you need it.
https://www.e-infin.com/uk/item/296...8ppFSqTj34GodicNH7hxwvsXr8O_lsyoaAsXWEALw_wcB

 

[Mozziephotography]

This one https://www.e-infin.com/uk/item/1008/nikon_af-s_nikkor_24-85mm_f/3.5-4.5g_ed_vr_(white_box) The same as the ex-demo from Harrisons that I bought Sal

 

[snerkler]

This one https://www.e-infin.com/uk/item/1008/nikon_af-s_nikkor_24-85mm_f/3.5-4.5g_ed_vr_(white_box) The same as the ex-demo from Harrisons that I bought Sal

Looks a bargain

 

[Mozziephotography]

Just tried to buy a lens from e-infinity and there seems to be only one payment method - PAYPAL I don't have/want a PAYPAL account due to problems in the past, nothing to do with me by the way.

 

[snerkler]

Just tried to buy a lens from e-infinity and there seems to be only one payment method - PAYPAL I don't have/want a PAYPAL account due to problems in the past, nothing to do with me by the way.

I don’t think you have to have a PayPal account, it’s just a way of them being able to take credit card payments I believe.

 

[AgentOrange76]

you can set Paypal to just use your credit card details or debit card details to make the payment. It stops these being passed to the supplier and gives you a second level of protection. use this all the time

 

[steveb]

I've just made a Paypal purchase from e-infinity. I noticed there was an option to pay by cc if you can't connect to Paypal, that should suit you.

 

[Mozziephotography]

Sod's Law - bought one from e-infinity and Harrison's (just up the road) have got a 24-85mm in today. Any problems and I could just pop in with it.

 

[Raymond Lin]

nvm