Lens story

[CABE88]

Where's a good article explaining lenses?

[skydog]

I'd suggest googling....

[TommyO]

Cabe88,
Here is one.... Lenses
You may also like to navigate back/up one page and view all the tutorials/articles... quite good.

[NYBOB]

Thanks for the link,lots of good info.

Bob

[Frank Lopes]

Please be more specific:

are you looking for technical explanations how lenses work?
or
are you looking for reviews of lenses?
or
are you looking for recommendations?

I'll be moving this thread to the Photography section where you will get more exposure....

no pun intended :-)

Originally Posted by CABE88

Where's a good article explaining lenses?

[CABE88]

I'm working from the users viewpoint. I have a Nikon D70, when I want a lens, Nikon wants a new house. I have the 18-70, I'm shooting a lot of buildings and I'd like something that would get in more scene from across the street. But generally, I'd like to hear about compatability with Grey Market & used lenses, and thank you very much for the reply.

Carl Beason
Plymouth, In

[Frank Lopes]

You mention a couple of different issues:

<< I'd like something that would get in more scene from across the street >>

Do you mean you would like a "wider angle" lens than the 18mm that your 18-70 lens gives you?
Something like a 14mm or 13mm lens?


<< used lenses >>

Your D70 camera is capable of handling just about any lens (with very few exceptions) that has been made in the last 30 years. Both manual and auto-focus lenses.

Off course used lenses can be used, however, "buyer be aware": when you buy a used lens you really never know how it is going to perform until you put it on and give it a try.

Unless I have the ability to test a lens for a few days, I don't buy used lenses: to much of a "crap shoot".

This compatibility chart gives you an idea of the types of Nikon lenses that you could use with your D70.

<< grey market >>

New Grey Market lenses means lenses that have been release to foreign markets, not US market. Technically, these lenses are exactly the same as lenses made for sale in the US. No exceptions.

However, because of the way Nikon markets their products, you will not have the warranty that you would if you bought a non Grey Market lens: in the US Grey Market lenses do not have the Nikon factory warranty.

The other difference might be the manual: in some cases, the manual may not be printed in English,

I hope this helps.

Originally Posted by CABE88

I'm working from the users viewpoint. I have a Nikon D70, when I want a lens, Nikon wants a new house. I have the 18-70, I'm shooting a lot of buildings and I'd like something that would get in more scene from across the street. But generally, I'd , and thank you very much for the reply.

Carl Beason
Plymouth, In

[CABE88]

Many, many thanks. If I may impose to trouble you further, is there anywhere a listing of after-or other market lenses compatible with Nikon's? The expense is great enough to encourage exploration.

Thanks, Carl.

[fpellerin]

Sigma, Tamron and Tokina all make lenses that are compatible with the Nikon mount.

[CABE88]

Thanks. I'll see if there's a sigma website.

[fpellerin]

Here is the Sigma site

Here is the Tamron Site

Here is the Tokina site

[Algarve Images]

Originally Posted by CABE88

I'm working from the users viewpoint. I have a Nikon D70, when I want a lens, Nikon wants a new house. I have the 18-70, I'm shooting a lot of buildings and I'd like something that would get in more scene from across the street. But generally, I'd like to hear about compatability with Grey Market & used lenses, and thank you very much for the reply.

Carl Beason
Plymouth, In

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"Get in more scene from across the street" is a bit vague, may be it's an ultra-wide angle that you are looking for, ideal for landscapes also...
For general, technical info and reviews from some very professional photographers re: Nikon lenses look:
http://www.nikonlinks.com
The section dealing with wide angles here:
http://www.nikonlinks.com/equipment_..._zoom-wide.htm
There is also a dedicated forum for all Nikon lens users at:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1030

I had the 14-24mm Nikon and can vouch that it is a superb lens, i traded it in for a 24-70mm however because now on fullframe thats as wide as i want to go for now, hope this helps,
Gary...

[CABE88]

Thanks. Nikon's a little high for me. Repair service could stand some repair.

[skydog]

Not sure how serious you are about your photograph, but I'd buy either a good quality Nikon lens or Canon.

this is a good reference site

http://www.fredmiranda.com/

[0lBaldy]

Originally Posted by CABE88

Thanks. Nikon's a little high for me. Repair service could stand some repair.

Then i guess the suggestion is out of the question to purchase or rent a Tilt-Shift (TS) lens for your architectural shots then, even if the subject is still to large, you could utilize the shift movements for a very high quality seamless panorama

[CABE88]

Or use Photoshop's Lens Correction Filter as advised by Diva Eismann.

[skydog]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/find/n...ormal-Lens.jsp