WIDE ANGLE LENS

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Permalink Reply by Usman K on November 9, 2008 at 9:56pm

Thanks for the guide. After posting the discussion i was in a confusion what lens can i go. I feel it is better to fo for 18mm-200mm. When i purchased the kid i got a 70mm-300mm zoom lens manual focus.

And one more thing, can i go for VR lens or auto focus lens without VR option. I feel while using tripod , is there a shake while taking picutes.

Anyhow i will browse at the store this week and go for it.

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Permalink Reply by Gabriel Catalin on November 10, 2008 at 12:23pm

I happen to got couple of days ago exactly the same kit as you have. For the moment I am loking for a 55-200 VR to complete the kit, or maybe even further to a 70-300 VR - but this one is more expensive...

The 18-200 VR is a very good all round lense, although it has rather high barrel distosion at the wide end.
If you opt for this one, I would suggest for low light and excellent optical performance to add a 50/1.8 D wich is very cheap, will not AF on the D60 but is very good optical quality. If you have the money, 50/1.4 will be better or you can shop around for the new AF-S 50/1.4 which will focus on D60...

And btw, when you use a tripod, turn the VR OFF !!! With this in mind, it's better with VR than without, especially in low light...

Another question: how is manual focus on the 70-300 ?!?

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Permalink Reply by Usman K on November 10, 2008 at 2:34am

How is the lens Sigma 18-200 mm Dc for nikon.

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Permalink Reply by Reza on November 10, 2008 at 4:21am

I have AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G. It's a great lens if you're looking for wide angle lens. The result is amazing and it's great for landscape! Probably one of the best out of all my lens collections and I'm pretty happy with it.

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Permalink Reply by Davers on November 11, 2008 at 8:25am

Not too sure about Nikon Lenses, your camera has a 1.5X magnification so the true size will be 1.5x12 = 18mm. For landscapes try and get the widest lense you can find.

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Permalink Reply by gopalshroti on November 12, 2008 at 12:31pm

if u want independent wide angles, then without moving to fisheyes, 24 and 35mm will be great and if want zoom 12-24 is good.

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Permalink Reply by Usman K on November 13, 2008 at 9:23pm

I feel the discussion was really informative in lenses from various photographers.

Thanks for all the suggestions. Finally i have got a 18-200mm lens for my D60 kit.

I started with a wide angle lens and finally ended up with a all round lens as advised by "Mattew and Gabriel"

I will shortly upload a pic taken with my new lens for the criticism

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Permalink Reply by Richard S. on November 16, 2008 at 11:55am

I look forward to seeing your shots, that sounds like a very good lens.

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Permalink Reply by Gabriel Catalin on November 16, 2008 at 12:35pm

I am very curious also on how you feel it on the D60 and how it works at both ends ...

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Permalink Reply by Usman K on November 17, 2008 at 9:56pm

Hey Mr, Richard / Mr. Gabriel , i still did not take any special shots or any inovative pic. But last week i had been to Dubai Auto Drome and took few pic . check out frds

Other two pic uploaded on my photo list. awaiting yours comments. But still not happy with the shots as it is common and expecting to take gud ones when i get time, Mostly by first week of dec i am going to my home town. So may capture some gud shots hopefully.

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Permalink Reply by andre stoeriko on November 20, 2008 at 9:23pm

i'd go for the tokina 12-24mm. it's a very easy, sharp good lens. and only about $500 new.

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Permalink Reply by Gabriel Catalin on November 21, 2008 at 10:08am

Does it auto focus with the D60?

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